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CINC review: 54 specs compared

Starting price:899 USD/user/moFree plan:noAI assistant:yesBuilt-in quotes and invoicing:noWorkflow automation:yes

CINC Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the CRM Software category and whether it is worth buying.

CINC
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews and best-of lists.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 30%, List score 30%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

7.8

Technical score

30%

8.1

Reviews score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 59% of CRM software
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components

25%

5.9

Product & Pricing

25%

8.7

Core CRM

20%

8.6

Sales & Automation

15%

9.2

Integrations & Access

15%

7.0

Security & Deployment

â–²Better than 51%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
1 review + 2 videos, average 8.3/10. Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 55%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
Pricing & Access
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about CINC

Based on 1 · 2

Reviewers largely agree the support and training are a strong point, helping them get up to speed.
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Technical Specifications of CRM platform CINC

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

25%

5.9

Product & Pricing

25%

8.7

Core CRM

20%

8.6

Sales & Automation

15%

9.2

Integrations & Access

15%

7.0

Security & Deployment

7.8
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Starting price
899 USD/user/mo
Market range: <0 USD/user/mo – >100 USD/user/mo
This CRM platform has a starting price of 899 USD/user/mo, which is higher than that of 99.7% of CRM platforms.
Billing period
Annual
Free plan
no
This CRM platform does not offer a permanent free plan.
Free trial
no
This CRM platform does not offer a time-limited free trial.
Guided demonstration and onboarding; no self-service free trial.
Minimum seats
1 seat
Market range: <1 seat – >6 seats
This CRM platform has a minimum purchase requirement of 1 seat, which is lower than that of 1.9% of CRM platforms and equal to that of 98.1% of CRM platforms.
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Account and company management
yes
This CRM platform supports account and company management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support account and company management.
Contact management
yes
This CRM platform supports contact management. 0% of CRM platforms support contact management.
Lead management
yes
This CRM platform supports lead management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support lead management.
High-converting IDX lead capture and paid advertising ingestion.
Deal and pipeline management
yes
This CRM platform supports deal and pipeline management. 0.2% of CRM platforms support deal and pipeline management.
Visual sales pipeline with deal stages and transaction milestones.
Custom fields
yes
This CRM platform supports custom fields. 0% of CRM platforms support custom fields.
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AI assistant
yes
This CRM platform offers an AI assistant. 78.1% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
Alex AI conversational texting bot automatically qualifies leads via 2-way SMS.
Workflow automation
yes
This CRM platform supports workflow automation. 0.5% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
AutoTracks automate multi-channel follow-up workflows based on prospect behavior.
Lead scoring
yes
This CRM platform supports lead scoring. 80.4% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
Behavioral pipeline prioritization identifies high-intent active prospects.
Email sync and tracking
yes
This CRM platform supports email sync and tracking. 0.5% of CRM platforms offer these features.
Sales forecasting
no
This CRM platform does not support sales forecasting. 15% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
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Marketplace integrations
yes
This CRM platform offers marketplace integrations. 1.9% of CRM platforms offer marketplace integrations.
CINC App Market with real estate tool integrations and Zapier.
API access
yes
This CRM platform offers API access. 0.2% of CRM platforms offer API access.
Webhooks
yes
This CRM platform supports webhooks. 1.4% of CRM platforms support webhooks.
Mobile apps
yes
This CRM platform offers mobile apps. 2.4% of CRM platforms offer mobile apps.
Native iOS and Android mobile apps for agents and consumers.
Data import and export
yes
This CRM platform supports data import and export. 0% of CRM platforms support data import and export.
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What reviewers say
Single sign-on (SSO)
no
This CRM platform does not support single sign-on. 23.2% of CRM platforms support single sign-on.
Security certifications
SOC 2
Role-based permissions
yes
This CRM platform supports role-based permissions. 0.7% of CRM platforms support role-based permissions.
Role-based access levels for agents, team leaders, and brokers.
Audit logs
yes
This CRM platform provides audit logs. 2.6% of CRM platforms provide audit logs.
System activity log tracking lead assignments and updates.
Supported operating systems
Web, iOS, Android
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CINC vs the average CRM platform

246810TotalProduct & PricingCore CRMSales & AutomationIntegrations & AccessSecurity & Deployment
  • More included file storage
    This CRM platform includes more file storage than the average CRM platform (unlimited GB vs 10 GB).
    unlimited GB vs 10 GB
  • Offers an AI assistant
    This CRM platform offers an AI assistant, while the average CRM platform does not. 22% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Alex AI conversational texting bot automatically qualifies leads via 2-way SMS.
  • Supports omnichannel messaging
    This CRM platform supports omnichannel messaging, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.8% of CRM platforms support omnichannel messaging.
    Integrated two-way SMS, phone calling, and email communications.
  • Supports territory management
    This CRM platform supports territory management, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.9% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Advanced lead routing rules, round-robin, pond routing, and territory assignment.
  • Supports lead scoring
    This CRM platform supports lead scoring, while the average CRM platform does not. 19.8% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Behavioral pipeline prioritization identifies high-intent active prospects.
  • Supports sales sequences
    This CRM platform supports sales sequences, while the average CRM platform does not. 22.7% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    AutoTracks automate multi-touch email, text, and phone call cadences.
  • Supports marketing automation
    This CRM platform supports marketing automation, while the average CRM platform does not. 28.9% of CRM platforms support marketing automation.
    Google and Facebook advertising management, landing pages, and listing marketing.
  • Calling and dialler tools
    This CRM platform offers calling and dialler tools, while the average CRM platform does not. 31.1% of CRM platforms offer calling and dialler tools.
    Built-in CINC dialer, call recording, local numbers, and two-way texting.
  • 2.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 55% of models

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    1 review + 2 videos, average 8.3/10. Reviews count 30% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.9
  • 1.4% better value for money
    CINC offers better value for money than the average CRM platform (8.46 vs 8.3).
    8.46 vs 8.34
  • More included file storage
    This CRM platform includes more file storage than the average CRM platform (unlimited GB vs 10 GB).
    unlimited GB vs 10 GB
  • Supports territory management
    This CRM platform supports territory management, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.9% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Advanced lead routing rules, round-robin, pond routing, and territory assignment.
  • Offers real estate features or templates
    This CRM platform offers real estate features or templates, while the average CRM platform does not. 11.3% of CRM platforms offer this support.
    Elite real estate platform: hyper-local IDX websites, MLS sync, open house app, listing e-alerts.
  • Offers a client portal
    This CRM platform offers a client portal, while the average CRM platform does not. 36.3% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    CINC consumer home search mobile app and branded client portal.
  • Offers an AI assistant
    This CRM platform offers an AI assistant, while the average CRM platform does not. 22% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Alex AI conversational texting bot automatically qualifies leads via 2-way SMS.
  • Supports lead scoring
    This CRM platform supports lead scoring, while the average CRM platform does not. 19.8% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    Behavioral pipeline prioritization identifies high-intent active prospects.
  • Supports sales sequences
    This CRM platform supports sales sequences, while the average CRM platform does not. 22.7% of CRM platforms offer this feature.
    AutoTracks automate multi-touch email, text, and phone call cadences.
  • Supports marketing automation
    This CRM platform supports marketing automation, while the average CRM platform does not. 28.9% of CRM platforms support marketing automation.
    Google and Facebook advertising management, landing pages, and listing marketing.
  • Calling and dialler tools
    This CRM platform offers calling and dialler tools, while the average CRM platform does not. 31.1% of CRM platforms offer calling and dialler tools.
    Built-in CINC dialer, call recording, local numbers, and two-way texting.
  • Supports omnichannel messaging
    This CRM platform supports omnichannel messaging, while the average CRM platform does not. 14.8% of CRM platforms support omnichannel messaging.
    Integrated two-way SMS, phone calling, and email communications.
  • 860 USD/user/mo $/user/mo higher starting price
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    CINC
    the average CRM platform
    CINC has a higher starting price than the average CRM platform (899 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo). The average starting price across CRM platforms is 39 USD/user/mo.
    899 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo
  • No built-in quotes or invoicing
    This CRM platform does not include built-in quotes and invoicing, while the average CRM platform does. 91.9% of CRM platforms include built-in quotes and invoicing.
    Real estate transaction coordination; lacks native B2B quote/invoice generator.
  • No time-limited free trial
    This CRM platform does not offer a time-limited free trial, while the average CRM platform does.
    Guided demonstration and onboarding; no self-service free trial.
  • 860 USD/user/mo $/user/mo higher starting price
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average of independent expert reviews and videos, graded by us; missing reviews count as 7/10.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how independent test sites and video reviewers rate the product in real use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    CINC
    the average CRM platform
    CINC has a higher starting price than the average CRM platform (899 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo). The average starting price across CRM platforms is 39 USD/user/mo.
    899 USD/user/mo vs 39 USD/user/mo
  • No time-limited free trial
    This CRM platform does not offer a time-limited free trial, while the average CRM platform does.
    Guided demonstration and onboarding; no self-service free trial.
  • No built-in quotes or invoicing
    This CRM platform does not include built-in quotes and invoicing, while the average CRM platform does. 91.9% of CRM platforms include built-in quotes and invoicing.
    Real estate transaction coordination; lacks native B2B quote/invoice generator.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing and real-world video evaluations

7.0
InboundREM
≈ estimated
28/01/2019
Full review · team fit, cost and alternatives
Verdict
CINC is best for large teams that need training, but it is pricey and overkill for solo agents or small teams.
9.0
Helpful Solutions
≈ estimated
15/04/2025
Short review · features, pros and cons overview
Verdict
CINC is an excellent fit for individual agents and large teams, thanks to its flexible plan options.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Brand video
Overview video
Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
22/02/2023
Hands-on test · Real estate CRM
Verdict
Cinc is a mobile-first real estate CRM that suits small teams, with good lead tools and training but limited website and automation options.

Third-party reviews

What we like about CINC

  • Dedicated real estate modules with property inventory tracking, buyer-seller matching, and closing pipelines.
  • Built-in AI assistant for conversation summaries and draft creation, paired with multi-step workflow triggers.
  • Integrated calling dialer with one-click calling, automatic interaction logging, and voicemail drops.
  • Extensive marketplace connectors complemented by full REST API endpoints and webhooks for software stack integration.
  • Native iOS and Android mobile applications granting commercial teams full pipeline access during on-the-road client meetings.

What we don't like about CINC

  • Substantial initial commitment starting around $899/user/month, with advanced reporting reserved for top tiers.
  • Lacks native enterprise SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) in standard plans, complicating centralized corporate authentication.
  • Lacks integrated electronic document signing tools, requiring external third-party subscriptions for digital contract signatures.
  • Multi-tenant public cloud hosting only, without on-premise installation choices or dedicated European data residency.

Verdict

CINC is a specialized real estate CRM platform engineered by CINC to manage property transactions, client relationships, and agent pipelines. The system centralizes buyer and seller leads, property listing data, automated communication cadences, and transaction milestone tracking. Operational productivity is enhanced by automated SMS and email follow-up triggers, contact relationship histories and built-in calling tools alongside AI-assisted client engagement. Agents benefit from native mobile access for on-site property showings, integrated document handling, and performance tracking across local brokerages. However, drawbacks include the absence of a free plan, with starting subscriptions at $899 per user monthly, alongside premium add-ons for MLS data sync. It serves as an outstanding operational hub for real estate agents, brokerages, and property teams seeking dedicated transaction workflows and lead conversion.

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