iKEY vs. Follow Up Boss
Follow Up Boss stops at the contract. iKEY closes it.
Two things agents keep hitting the wall on with Follow Up Boss: e-signatures live outside the tool (so you pay DocuSign separately) and there's no genuine free tier to start with. iKEY solves both.
| Feature | iKEY | Follow Up Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Free forever tier | Included | Not included |
| E-signatures included | DocuSign built-in | Bring your own DocuSign / dotloop |
| Branded client portal | Included | Not included |
| AI 'Who to call today' briefing | Included | Basic follow-up reminders |
| Native iOS + Android app | Included | Included |
| Transaction deadline tracker | Included | Third-party integration |
| CSV data export on Free | Included | No free tier |
Pricing, side by side.
Monthly, USD. Every iKEY paid tier includes DocuSign — Follow Up Boss doesn't.
| Plan | iKEY | Follow Up Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 · 1–3 clients (CRM only) | No free tier |
| Entry paid tier | $39.99/mo · Growth · 10 clients | $69/mo · Grow · 1 user |
| Mid-tier | $79.99/mo · Master · 20 clients | $497/mo · Pro · up to 10 users |
| Top tier | $119.99/mo · Pro · unlimited | $1,000+/mo · Platform |
| DocuSign add-on | Included in every paid plan | $45–$85/mo extra (DocuSign) |
When to choose iKEY
- You're a solo agent or a small book — Follow Up Boss's $497/mo Pro tier is priced for teams of 10, not one.
- You want e-signatures without a second subscription — iKEY has DocuSign built into every paid plan.
- You want a branded client-facing portal, not just an internal CRM — clients see your face and brokerage colors from day one.
- You need to start free — iKEY's Free tier gives you a real CRM for your first three clients, no card required.
- You'd rather work from your phone than a desk — iKEY's mobile-first Run-My-Day view is the primary surface, not an afterthought.
Common questions
- Can I migrate my Follow Up Boss data into iKEY?
- Yes. Export your leads and clients from Follow Up Boss as CSV, then use iKEY's Import CSV button on the Leads page to bring them across. Notes and tags map automatically.
- Does iKEY have Follow Up Boss's team collaboration features?
- iKEY is single-user by design — every plan is for one agent. If you run a multi-agent team, iKEY isn't the fit today. If you're a solo agent, that's the whole point: no seat math, no admin.
- Is iKEY's DocuSign the real DocuSign?
- Yes. iKEY uses the DocuSign API under the hood — same signed-envelope certificates, same audit trail, same legal enforceability. You just don't pay for or log into DocuSign separately.
- How much cheaper is iKEY over a year?
- Follow Up Boss Grow ($69/mo) plus DocuSign Standard ($45/mo) is about $1,368/year. iKEY Growth is $479.88/year — around $888 saved. Annual billing on iKEY drops that another 18%.