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Zillow alternatives: 1 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll real estate portals

Top picks

Common reasons people leave Zillow: agents you are matched with are usually paying Zillow partners, and zestimates can be far off for unusual or rural homes. We ranked 1 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Zillow, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. StreetEasy currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1StreetEasy logoStreetEasyFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 542.3
  1. StreetEasy logo

    1. StreetEasyTop pick

    Best for: Anyone renting, buying or selling a home in New York City or nearby New Jersey

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Zillow

    Zillow's NYC brand, with building pages and filters built for New York apartments.

    Pros

    • Filters built for NYC, such as doorman, elevator and pets
    • Building pages, market data and neighbourhood guides
    • Free to search, with owner listings allowed

    Cons

    • Only covers the New York City area and parts of New Jersey
    • Many rentals are still listed by brokers who may charge fees
    • Agent matching is a referral programme, not neutral advice
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is StreetEasy a good Zillow alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Owner
    Zillow
    Checked Nov 8, 2026streeteasy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Coverage
    NYC and New Jersey
    Checked Nov 8, 2026streeteasy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Nov 8, 2026streeteasy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Agent referrals
    Free to users; StreetEasy earns a fee
    Checked Nov 8, 2026streeteasy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner listings
    Rent or sell by owner
    Checked Nov 8, 2026streeteasy.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Zillow alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

StreetEasy logo

Best Zillow alternative for most people

StreetEasy

Zillow's NYC brand, with building pages and filters built for New York apartments.

StreetEasy logo

Best Zillow alternative for a free option

StreetEasy

Zillow's NYC brand, with building pages and filters built for New York apartments.

StreetEasy logo

Best Zillow alternative for iPhone and Android

StreetEasy

Zillow's NYC brand, with building pages and filters built for New York apartments.

StreetEasy logo

Best Zillow alternative for working in the browser

StreetEasy

Zillow's NYC brand, with building pages and filters built for New York apartments.

Zillow alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Zillow?

StreetEasy ranks first right now. Zillow's NYC brand, with building pages and filters built for New York apartments.

Zillow vs StreetEasy: what's the difference?

Both Zillow and StreetEasy are free to use. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Zillow free?

Zillow is free to use.

Is there a free alternative to Zillow?

Yes. StreetEasy (free) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Zillow?

None of the 1 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Zillow?

The complaints we hear most: agents you are matched with are usually paying Zillow partners; zestimates can be far off for unusual or rural homes; mostly limited to the United States.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Zillow, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.