PropStream, BatchLeads, and ListSource are the three most popular list-building tools for real estate wholesalers. Each costs around $100/month, each claims to have the biggest database, and each has subtly different strengths.
This guide compares all three honestly — feature-by-feature, data-by-data — so you can pick the right one for your budget and workflow.
Quick verdict
- PropStream: best all-around platform, especially for US-wide coverage and deep filters
- BatchLeads: best skip-trace integration; slightly tighter UI for wholesalers
- ListSource: best for pure list-building at the lowest price; no CRM
- ReadyDeals: free for most use cases; worth trying first before paying
PropStream ($99/month)
What it does well
- Broadest data coverage (~155M records)
- Most filtering options (80+ filters including equity, owner occupancy, last sale date, notice of default, tax delinquent)
- Built-in comps and ARV estimation
- Direct mail integration
- Skip trace included ($0.12/ea within plan)
What it doesn't
- No dialer — you export to another tool
- CRM is basic
- Mobile app is weaker than competitors
Best fit
Wholesalers who want the most flexible list building and care less about integrated dialing. Primary users: mid-to-high-volume wholesalers who pair PropStream with Mojo or ReadyDeals.
BatchLeads ($99/month)
What it does well
- Direct integration with BatchSkipTracing (same-company)
- Clean UI designed specifically for real estate investors
- SMS and email campaigns built in
- Strong mobile app for driving-for-dollars
- AI-assisted filter building
What it doesn't
- Slightly smaller data coverage than PropStream
- Fewer raw filter options
- Dialer is limited; most users still pair with an external dialer
Best fit
Wholesalers who prioritize SMS and skip-trace integration over raw filter depth. BatchLeads + ReadyDeals free dialer is a common combo.
ListSource ($40–$200/month variable)
What it does well
- Lowest cost entry (pay-per-list model, ~$40–$80 for a typical county pull)
- Very raw, exportable data
- Reliable US-wide coverage
What it doesn't
- No CRM, no pipeline, no skip trace
- No mobile app for driving-for-dollars
- UI looks like 2005
- You have to export, clean, skip trace elsewhere, then import to a CRM
Best fit
Budget wholesalers who already have a CRM and skip-trace solution and just want raw list data cheap.
ReadyDeals (free, for completeness)
What it does well
- Free tier — unlimited list building
- 79M homeowner records with similar filters to paid tools
- Integrated skip trace (also free)
- Integrated dialer (also free)
- Integrated CRM + pipeline
- Map-based prospecting with polygon selection
What it doesn't
- Slightly fewer raw filters than PropStream (but still the big ones)
- No direct mail integration yet
- Driving-for-dollars mobile app not as polished as DealMachine
Head-to-head feature matrix
| Feature | PropStream | BatchLeads | ListSource | ReadyDeals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $99 | $99 | $40–$200 | $0 |
| Property records | 155M | 150M | 140M | 79M (homeowners) |
| Filter depth | Best | Good | Basic | Good |
| Skip trace included | $0.12/ea | Integrated | No | Free unlimited |
| Dialer | No | Basic | No | Yes, free |
| CRM / pipeline | Basic | Good | No | Good |
| SMS campaigns | No | Yes | No | Via ReadySMS |
| Direct mail | Yes | Yes | No | Roadmap |
| Driving-for-dollars app | Yes | Best | No | Via map |
Common stacks wholesalers use
Stack A: Budget
ReadyDeals (free) for everything. $0/month.
Stack B: Intermediate
ReadyDeals (free list + skip + dialer) + PropStream ($99) for deeper filters and comps. $99/month total.
Stack C: Advanced
PropStream ($99) + ReadyDeals (free dialer + skip) + ReadySMS ($50–$200 in credits) for SMS. ~$150–$300/month.
Bottom line
Start with ReadyDeals free. If you hit a specific limitation (need deeper filter, need direct mail, need specific PropStream feature), add a paid tool. Don't start with $300/month stacks before you've closed a deal.