Patio vs Lofty (formerly Chime)

Lofty alternative for real estate agents

An honest comparison — including where Lofty (formerly Chime) wins.

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Feature comparison

Feature

Patio

Lofty (formerly Chime)

AI voice calling

Lofty uses AI for text/chat, not live voice

Disbursement authorization

Commission / cap tracking

CE compliance dashboard

IDX website included

Patio does not include an IDX site

Built-in lead gen ads

CRM / pipeline management

Content creation + scheduling

Both have content tools; Patio's is tightly integrated

Lofty starts at $449/month for teams and includes a website. Pricing varies by plan. As of June 2026 — check lofty.com for current rates.

Where Lofty (formerly Chime) wins

We believe in honest comparisons.

→Full IDX website + CRM + marketing suite in one
→Smart Plans automation for lead nurture
→Established platform with many agent users
→Built-in lead generation advertising tools

Where Patio wins

What you get that Lofty (formerly Chime) doesn't include.

Jessica AI calls every lead by voice — Lofty's AI is text-based
Disbursement authorization workflow and cap tracking built in — Lofty has no DA layer
CE compliance tracking for brokers
Simpler, faster onboarding — no IDX setup required
No per-lead advertising budget required to get started

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No setup fees. No long-term contract. Switch from Lofty (formerly Chime) in an afternoon.

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