The Dotloop Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Dotloop in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Dotloop
The Insider’s Guide
Real estate transaction management with built-in e-signatures
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among e-signature and proposal tools, read from Dotloop’s own pages.
Made by Dotloop · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Dotloop’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Dotloop’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 38 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade
Dotloop is transaction management software for real estate agents, teams and brokerages. Each deal is a loop that holds documents, tasks, participants and e-signatures, with forms supplied through association and MLS feeds. Agents can start free with a limited number of loops, and teams and brokerages get quoted plans.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Dotloop, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You set up loops and forms for each deal.
- 1
Best for real estate agents who sign deals inside a transaction tool
Dotloop is a real estate transaction tool with e-signatures built in, and the free plan covers 10 transactions.
- 2
Paid plans start at $34.99 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $34.99 per month for Premium ($344 per year).
- 3
There is a free plan
Up to 10 transactions with MLS and association forms, editing, e-signing and storage of documents, task lists and the mobile app.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 5
Loops
Each transaction is a loop that holds its documents, participants, tasks and activity log, with unlimited participants.
- 6
Forms and document editor
Uploaded PDFs or templates can be filled in, and the vendor says it has feeds from 190+ associations and hundreds of MLSs.
- 7
E-signatures and audit trail
Documents are signed remotely or in person from a phone or computer, with a record of every action in the transaction.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 38 of 78
That is against the other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Dotloop you would be making fax numbers connected to the phone network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Dotloop at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $34.99 per month for Premium ($344 per year)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Dotloop
- Category
- E-Signatures & Proposals
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.8 on the App Store, 70,960 ratings
The report card
Best for real estate agents who sign deals inside a transaction tool
Dotloop is a real estate transaction tool with e-signatures built in, and the free plan covers 10 transactions. Premium is $34.99 a month, Teams and Business+ are quoted, and it is no use if you only want to sign general documents.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Premium is $34.99 a month for agents, above the dearer-quarter line of $29 for e-signature tools but nowhere near the dearest tenth at $199. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free covers up to 10 transactions with forms, e-signing and storage. Once you pass that number, you pay. |
| Features | C | Loops, MLS and association forms, clauses, audit trail and brokerage compliance tools. The listing says it is built for real estate, not general signing. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You set up loops and forms for each deal. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android apps, plus 75+ real estate platform connections. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Dotloop is for
- Fits if you are an agent closing under 10 deals while you test it
- Works for brokerages that want forms, signing and compliance in one place
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a general signing tool, as it is built around real estate transactions
- Tight if you close more than 10 transactions, because that is where the free plan stops
- Pricey if you need Premium at $34.99 a month for unlimited transactions
- Watch out: the pricing page also shows "Buy for $29 User/Month" in its header, which conflicts with $34.99
- Watch out: Teams and Business+ have no published price and start with a discovery call
Good to know
Good for
- Individual agents who close a handful of deals at a time
- Brokerages that need compliance review across offices
- Real estate teams that want e-signatures inside the transaction file
Worth knowing
- The free plan stops at 10 transactions.
- The pricing page also shows "Buy for $29 User/Month" in its header, which conflicts with the $34.99 on the Premium card.
- Teams and Business+ have no published price and are quoted after a discovery call.
- It is built for real estate; general-purpose signing needs are served better by other tools.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$34.99
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Dotloop has a free plan. Paid plans start at $34.99 per month for Premium ($344 per year).
Free
$0
Up to 10 transactions with forms, e-signatures, document storage, task lists and the mobile app.
Premium
$34.99
per month for agents ($344 billed yearly)
Unlimited transactions, task templates, clause manager, text messaging, online fax and phone and email support.
Teams
Custom
Acting on behalf of agents, custom templates, automated compliance workflows, reporting and a dedicated success manager.
Business+
Custom
For brokerages: multi-office compliance, review stages, broker dashboard and visibility into every transaction.
The free plan
Up to 10 transactions with MLS and association forms, editing, e-signing and storage of documents, task lists and the mobile app.
Read from dotloop.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
18% off with a yearly subscription
Premium is $34.99 a month or $344 a year, which the pricing FAQ describes as 18% off.
Stated on dotloop.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Real estate transaction management with built-in e-signatures. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: templates, tasks, reports, online fax, pDF editing.
Loops, MLS and association forms, clauses, audit trail and brokerage compliance tools.
- Loops
- Each transaction is a loop that holds its documents, participants, tasks and activity log, with unlimited participants.
- Forms and document editor
- Uploaded PDFs or templates can be filled in, and the vendor says it has feeds from 190+ associations and hundreds of MLSs.
- E-signatures and audit trail
- Documents are signed remotely or in person from a phone or computer, with a record of every action in the transaction.
- Templates and clauses
- Reusable document templates, task templates and a clause manager speed up repeat deals.
- Mobile app
- iOS and Android apps scan documents into PDFs and let people view, edit and sign by text message.
- Brokerage compliance tools
- Business+ and Teams plans add review stages, automated compliance workflows, reporting and custom branding.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Dotloop is made by Dotloop.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
38/78
Other e-signature and proposal tools it is graded above
Dotloop's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 38 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 19.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 12 of 78) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $34.99 a month, against a middle price of $19 for the category: 44 of the 54 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 15 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 79 e-signature and proposal tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Dotloop’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 78
- CFree plan and trialAbove 32 of 78
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 78
- CEase of useAbove 3 of 78
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 12 of 78
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 55 e-signature and proposal tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Dotloop is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Dotloop you would be making fax numbers connected to the phone network. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $419.88 a year.
What you could make
- Templates, tasks and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Fax numbers connected to the phone network.
- Editing the text inside a PDF without breaking its layout.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Dotloop’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
SkySlope, Authentisign, Docusign, signNow and PandaDoc
The 5 tools Dotloop is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 1.8GPA
SkySlope
From $6.25/mo
Real estate transaction suite with DigiSign e-signatures.
- Dotloop has a free plan. SkySlope does not.
- Only Dotloop lists an Android app.
- Dotloop also covers online fax and pDF editing.
- 1.6GPA
Authentisign
Paid
Real estate e-signatures from Lone Wolf Technologies.
- Dotloop has a free plan. Authentisign does not.
- Only Dotloop lists iOS and Android apps.
- Dotloop also covers tasks, reports, online fax and pDF editing.
- 2.6GPA
Docusign
Free trial · from $11/mo
E-signature service for sending, signing and tracking agreements.
- Dotloop has a free plan. Docusign does not, though it has a free trial.
- Dotloop also covers tasks, reports, online fax and pDF editing.
- Docusign also covers documents and forms.
- 2.6GPA
signNow
Free trial · from $8/mo
E-signatures with unlimited users and a yearly invite allowance.
- Dotloop has a free plan. signNow does not, though it has a free trial.
- Dotloop also covers tasks, reports, online fax and pDF editing.
- signNow also covers documents and forms.
- 2.0GPA
PandaDoc
Free plan · from $19/mo
Proposals, quotes and contracts with e-signatures and tracking.
- Only Dotloop lists an Android app.
- Dotloop also covers tasks, reports, online fax and pDF editing.
- PandaDoc also covers documents.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Dotloop free?
Dotloop has a free plan. Up to 10 transactions with MLS and association forms, editing, e-signing and storage of documents, task lists and the mobile app.
How much does Dotloop cost?
Dotloop lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Dotloop work on?
Dotloop is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Dotloop offer any discounts?
Dotloop publicly lists the following: 18% off with a yearly subscription.
How is Dotloop rated?
Dotloop's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70,960 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Dotloop have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Dotloop is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Dotloop have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Dotloop is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Dotloop open source?
Dotloop is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Dotloop?
Dotloop is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Dotloop?
The closest alternatives to Dotloop in our directory are SkySlope, Authentisign, Docusign, signNow and PandaDoc.
How does Dotloop compare with other e-signature and proposal tools?
Dotloop's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 38 of the 78 other e-signature and proposal tools we grade, and level with 19.
Is Dotloop good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Dotloop C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $34.99 a month, against a middle price of $19 for the category: 44 of the 54 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Dotloop?
To replace Dotloop you would be making fax numbers connected to the phone network.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Dotloop’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Dotloop's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Dotloop. Prices change, so check dotloop.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Dotloop, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/dotloop
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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