Guide
Basis vs. Privy: Live MLS Comps vs. Multi-Strategy Scoring
Privy's live MLS access and automated deal analyzer compared against Basis's four-strategy scoring and AI opinion - sourced from Privy's own pricing page.
Privy's edge is direct MLS access - live comps and listings, updated frequently - paired with an automated deal analyzer and saved-search alerts. Pricing is tiered by geographic coverage rather than by feature set. Priced and sourced from Privy's own pricing page as of September 2026. Pricing changes, so verify current numbers before you buy.
Pricing, Side by Side
| Tier | Privy | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Investor, 1 state: $79/mo ($53/mo annual): live MLS comps, automated deal analyzer, saved-search alerts | Free, $0/mo: 6 analyzer runs/mo, 15 AI memos/mo, 5 owner lookups/mo |
| Mid tier | Investor, national: $97/mo ($78/mo annual): same features, MLS coverage in 25+ markets nationwide | Solo, $49/mo: 40 analyzer runs/mo (or 8 Deal Finder searches), 30 owner lookups/mo |
| Agent plan | Agent, $57/mo ($46/mo annual): requires an active MLS ID, adds agent-facing tools | Pro, $99/mo: 90 runs/mo (or 18 searches), 3 team seats, scheduled Deal Finder runs, SMS alerts |
Privy's 1-state Investor plan at $79/mo ($53/mo annual) is still pricier than Basis's Solo tier, but well under the national plan. If your investing is confined to one state, that's the tier that actually applies - not the national rate.
What Each Tool Actually Does
Privy's strength is data quality: real MLS feeds rather than third-party estimates, which matters most in markets where public-record comps lag the actual market. Its deal analyzer calculates ARV, profit margin, and flip potential against preset criteria, and it can alert you to new listings matching a saved search. Basis pulls value, rent, comps, and owner/distress data automatically and scores a property across four strategies at once (Buy & Hold, Fix & Flip, BRRRR, Wholesale - Privy's public materials describe flip/hold analysis, not an explicit BRRRR or wholesale model) with an AI Analyst memo layered on top, and sources off-market distressed leads via Deal Finder rather than primarily MLS/investor-activity leads.
Where Privy Is the Better Fit
- You want live MLS-grade comps and listings rather than modeled estimates.
- Your investing is confined to one state, where the $79/mo tier applies.
- You're an agent with an active MLS ID and want the dual investor/agent tooling in one product.
Where Basis Is the Better Fit
- You want a lower entry price - Basis's Solo tier undercuts even Privy's 1-state plan.
- You want explicit BRRRR and Wholesale scoring alongside Hold and Flip, not just flip/hold analysis.
- You want off-market, distressed leads sourced for you, not just MLS-driven alerts.
The Honest Take
If live MLS comps are what's missing from your process, Privy's data access is the differentiator, and its 1-state pricing keeps it competitive for a geographically focused investor. If you want lower-cost, multi-strategy scoring with an AI opinion and off-market lead sourcing across a wider footprint, Basis is built around that instead.
Sources
Underwrite four strategies from one address
Basis is in beta and free to start: 6 analyzer runs a month, no card. Paste an address and compare the hold, flip, BRRRR and wholesale read side by side.