Form Simplicity vs Jointly

Form Simplicity9.4Visit Jointly8.6Visit

Higher score Form Simplicity #1 in Real Estate Transaction Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Try Form Simplicity

vs

Jointly #7 in Real Estate Transaction Management Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Jointly

• Form Simplicity fits best

  Brokerages prioritizing compliance workflows

• Jointly fits best

  Budget-conscious agents needing full workflows

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Form Simplicity 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Jointly 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Real Estate Transaction Management Software	#7 in Real Estate Transaction Management Software
Best for	Brokerages prioritizing compliance workflows	Budget-conscious agents needing full workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$9/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	11 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Form Simplicity 6/6 · Jointly 6/6
E-signatures	✓	✓
Document templates	✓	✓
Deadline automation	✓	✓
Compliance checklists	✓	✓
Approval workflows	✓	✓
Audit trail	✓	✓
Specs
Transaction limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines forms, document management, approvals, and compliance checklists Includes Sabal Sign with unlimited signing sessions in Ultimate Edition Supports MLS import, deadline reminders, audit logs, and permissions	$9/month Starter plan includes forms, eSignatures, storage, and offer tasks Covers timelines, reminders, compliance checklists, approvals, and portals MLS, calendar, and Follow Up Boss integrations support connected workflows
Cons	Starter Edition access depends on association member benefits Paid pricing may vary by association, MLS, brokerage, or region Mobile access is provided through a browser	Listed platform support is limited to web There is no unlimited free plan API access and custom workflows require the Enterprise plan
Our verdict	Form Simplicity is a cloud-based transaction management platform for real estate agents, brokers, associations, MLSs, and brokerages. It brings dynamic electronic forms, MLS data import, transaction document storage, broker review,… Read the review →	Jointly is a real estate transaction management platform for agents, transaction coordinators, brokers, teams, and brokerages. Its workflow covers MLS-supported contract drafting, pre-populated forms, electronic signatures, document… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Form Simplicity — where it wins

  • Combines forms, document management, approvals, and compliance checklists
  • Includes Sabal Sign with unlimited signing sessions in Ultimate Edition
  • Supports MLS import, deadline reminders, audit logs, and permissions

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter Edition access depends on association member benefits
  • Paid pricing may vary by association, MLS, brokerage, or region
  • Mobile access is provided through a browser

• Jointly — where it wins

  • $9/month Starter plan includes forms, eSignatures, storage, and offer tasks
  • Covers timelines, reminders, compliance checklists, approvals, and portals
  • MLS, calendar, and Follow Up Boss integrations support connected workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Listed platform support is limited to web
  • There is no unlimited free plan
  • API access and custom workflows require the Enterprise plan

• Form Simplicity9.4/10 · Free plan

  A compliance-focused transaction workspace with forms, approvals, signatures, and audit tracking.

  Try Form SimplicityFull verdict →
• Jointly8.6/10 · Paid

  A low-cost transaction hub with forms, signatures, compliance, approvals, and portals.

  Visit JointlyFull verdict →