DealMachine vs PropStream: Pricing and Features Compared

DealMachine is the better choice if you find deals by driving neighborhoods and want to add a house and reach the owner from your phone. PropStream is better if you build lists from data at a desk and need comps beside them. They overlap, but they were built for different ways of working.

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DealMachine vs PropStream at a glance

	DealMachine	PropStream
Entry price	About $99 a month per user	About $99 a month
Higher tiers	About $149 per user, and about $599 for the team plan	About $199 and $699 a month
Built for	Driving for dollars from a phone	Data-driven list building and comps
Owner lookup	Tap a house to pull the owner	Search and filter by criteria
Outreach	Mail and contact tools in the app	Marketing add-ons, exports to other tools
Good fit for	Local wholesalers working streets	Virtual wholesalers and analysts

Where DealMachine wins

DealMachine started as a driving for dollars app, and that is still where it shines. You spot a distressed house, tap it on the map and the app pulls the owner so you can start outreach on the spot. Route tracking helps you avoid covering the same streets twice. If your plan is to work your own city, it removes a lot of manual lookup. Read our DealMachine review for plan details.

Fast owner lookup from the street
Route tracking for you or your drivers
Outreach you can trigger from the app

Where PropStream wins

PropStream is stronger when you are not in the car. You can filter a whole county for high equity, absentee owners or pre-foreclosures and check comps without leaving the screen. That makes it the usual pick for virtual wholesaling, where you never see the street. Our PropStream review walks through the plans.

Broad list filters you can stack
Comps and valuation tools in the same place
Works for any market from a desk

Which one should you choose?

If you have time but little money, drive. Lists built from your own eyes face less competition than lists everyone can download, and DealMachine speeds that up. Our driving for dollars guide shows how to run a route. If you work a market remotely or prefer calling through large lists, PropStream is the better base.

Whichever you pick, run the numbers before you offer. The ARV calculator and wholesale fee calculator are free. For more options, see our guide to wholesaling software.

Frequently asked questions

Is DealMachine or PropStream better for beginners?

DealMachine is easier if you plan to drive your local area, because the app guides the whole process. PropStream has more to learn but suits beginners who want to work from data.

Can PropStream be used for driving for dollars?

Yes, PropStream has a mobile app you can use on the road. DealMachine is more focused on that workflow, so heavy drivers often prefer it.

Do I need both tools?

Not at the start. Choose the one that matches how you find sellers. Some established teams run both, but a new wholesaler is better off with one tool and a larger marketing budget.