Simple Is Good.
AI-Powered Is Better.
Paperless Pipeline is trusted, affordable, and simple. But you still do everything manually. ListedKit AI reads contracts, writes emails, scans for compliance, and keeps you on top of deadlines. An AI assistant that actually works alongside you.
2-minute setup · No credit card required · First intake completely free
What Paperless Pipeline Does Well
Let's be fair. Paperless Pipeline has been around for 16+ years for a reason. It's genuinely simple, genuinely affordable, and does exactly what it promises.
Strengths:
- Unlimited users on every plan
- No setup fees or annual contracts
- Budget-friendly for small teams
- Commission module for brokerages
- 16+ years of stability and trust
Best For:
- Teams wanting simple transaction tracking
- Brokerages needing commission management
- Budget-conscious operations
- Those comfortable with manual data entry
But here's the question:
If you're spending 20-30 minutes manually entering data from every contract, typing in dates, calculating deadlines, and building checklists by hand... is "simple" actually saving you time?
The Time Savings Math
With Paperless Pipeline
For each new transaction, you manually:
- Open the contract PDF
- Find and type the closing date
- Calculate inspection deadlines
- Enter buyer/seller information
- Build the checklist from scratch
- Set up reminders manually
≈ 20-30 minutes per contract
With ListedKit AI
Ava works alongside you throughout:
- Reads contracts and builds timelines automatically
- Writes emails using transaction context
- Scans docs for compliance issues
- Tracks deadlines with smart reminders
- Answers questions about your deals
- Syncs to Google/Outlook Calendar
AI assistant from intake to closing
At 20 transactions per month, that's 10+ hours saved
Contract reading is just the start. Add AI-drafted emails, compliance scanning, and deadline management and Ava saves you time throughout every transaction.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ListedKit AI | Paperless Pipeline |
|---|---|---|
| AI Contract Reading | Reads in 90 seconds | Manual entry required |
| Timeline Building | Automatic from contract | Manual setup |
| Deadline Calculations | AI calculates automatically | You calculate manually |
| AI Email Writing | Drafts in transaction context | Templates only |
| Compliance Scanning | AI catches missing items | Manual checklists |
| AI Chat Assistant | Ask questions about deals | No AI assistant |
| Document Storage | Yes | Unlimited storage |
| Commission Tracking | Not built for this | Add-on module available |
| Unlimited Users | Yes | Yes, all plans |
| Calendar Sync | Google & Outlook | Calendar features |
| Email Integration | Gmail & Outlook native | Email features |
| Annual Contract | No | No |
| Pricing Model | True pay-per-use | Monthly tiers |
Pricing Comparison
ListedKit AI
- AI reads contracts and builds timelines
- Writes emails in transaction context
- Scans docs for compliance issues
- Smart deadline reminders
- Unlimited users, all 50 states
10 credits: $79.99 (20% off)
25 credits: $179.99 (28% off)
50 credits: $329.99 (34% off)
Paperless Pipeline
- Simple transaction tracking
- Unlimited users included
- Commission module available
- Manual data entry required
- Manual timeline building
10 transactions: $130/month
25 transactions: $175/month
80 transactions: $305/month
Paperless Pipeline uses monthly subscription tiers. You pick a plan (5, 10, 25 transactions, etc.) and pay that rate whether you use them all or not. ListedKit is true pay-per-use: you only pay for what you actually process. Plus, ListedKit includes AI that does the data entry work for you.
Calculate your exact costs with our free TC cost calculator.
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Paperless Pipeline if:
- You need commission tracking for a brokerage
- You're comfortable with manual data entry
- You want the lowest possible monthly cost
- You value 16+ years of platform stability
- Simple tracking is more important than automation
Choose ListedKit AI if:
- You want an AI assistant throughout the transaction
- You want help writing emails, not just templates
- You want AI to catch compliance issues before you do
- You want true pay-per-use, not monthly tiers
- You value working smarter over doing it all yourself
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Paperless Pipeline alternative?
ListedKit AI is the best Paperless Pipeline alternative for transaction coordinators who want AI-powered transaction management. While Paperless Pipeline offers simple transaction tracking with manual input, ListedKit AI provides an AI assistant (Ava) that reads contracts, writes emails in transaction context, scans documents for compliance issues, and tracks deadlines with smart reminders. Both platforms avoid monthly subscription traps, but ListedKit is true pay-per-use while Paperless Pipeline uses fixed monthly tiers.
How much does Paperless Pipeline cost?
Paperless Pipeline pricing starts at $65/month for 5 transactions, scaling up to $495/month for 250 transactions. The Commission Module costs extra ($54-114/month). Their Unlimited plan is $675/month for 450 transactions plus $1.50 per additional transaction. All plans include unlimited users. Note that you pay for the tier whether you use all transactions or not.
Does Paperless Pipeline have AI features?
Paperless Pipeline announced an AI roadmap but currently does not offer AI capabilities. Users must manually enter all transaction data, write their own emails, and track compliance manually. ListedKit AI includes Ava, an AI assistant that reads contracts automatically, writes emails using transaction context, scans documents for missing signatures and compliance issues, and helps you stay on top of deadlines.
Is Paperless Pipeline good for transaction coordinators?
Paperless Pipeline is a solid choice for TCs who want simple, affordable transaction tracking and don't mind manual data entry. It's been trusted for 16+ years and includes commission tracking for brokerages. However, TCs handling higher volume or wanting AI assistance throughout the transaction may prefer ListedKit AI, which automates contract reading, email drafting, compliance scanning, and deadline management.
What's the difference between Paperless Pipeline and ListedKit?
The main difference is AI assistance. Paperless Pipeline provides transaction tracking, document storage, and commission calculation but requires manual work throughout. ListedKit AI provides an AI assistant that works alongside you from intake to closing: reading contracts, writing emails in context, scanning for compliance issues, tracking deadlines, and answering questions about your deals. Paperless Pipeline charges fixed monthly tiers; ListedKit is true pay-per-use at $9.99 per intake (up to 60% off with bundles).
Can ListedKit AI write emails for me?
Yes, ListedKit AI writes emails using your transaction context. Tell Ava what you want to communicate and it drafts professional emails with the correct names, dates, and details from your transaction. Emails send from your Gmail or Outlook account, not a generic address. Paperless Pipeline offers email templates but does not have AI-powered email drafting.
Does ListedKit AI check documents for compliance?
Yes, ListedKit AI scans documents for compliance issues like missing signatures, mismatched information, and incomplete fields. Ava acts as a second set of eyes on every document before broker submission. Paperless Pipeline uses manual checklists for compliance tracking.
How much does ListedKit AI cost compared to Paperless Pipeline?
ListedKit AI costs $9.99 per intake with volume discounts up to 60% off (as low as $4 per intake). Your first intake is free. For comparison: 10 credits costs $79.99 with ListedKit vs $130/month with Paperless Pipeline. At 25 credits, ListedKit costs $179.99 vs Paperless Pipeline's $175/month. The key difference: ListedKit is true pay-per-use (only pay for what you process) while Paperless Pipeline charges for the tier whether you use it or not.
Try the Difference Yourself
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