Follow Up Boss vs LionDesk After LionDesk’s Shutdown
Follow Up Boss vs LionDesk in 2026: LionDesk is discontinued, so compare FUB pricing, workflows, transition questions, and current alternatives.
LionDesk is no longer a current CRM buying option. Reports said the platform would remain operational only through September 2025, while Follow Up Boss remains an active real estate CRM with current plans, lead routing, action plans, communications, and team tools. The useful comparison now is historical workflow context plus a practical transition checklist.
Key takeaways
- LionDesk should not be presented as an active alternative; its reported shutdown window ended in September 2025.
- Follow Up Boss currently lists Grow, Pro, and Platform plans with different user, calling, collaboration, and support structures.
- Teams moving away from an older CRM should prioritize export, ownership, consent history, integrations, and lead-routing continuity.
What happened to LionDesk
HousingWire reported in May 2025 that Lone Wolf would discontinue the LionDesk CRM platform, with service continuing through September 2025 to support migration. That makes LionDesk a historical reference point rather than a current option. If an old account still contains data, export contacts, notes, consent records, campaigns, and activity history before access or integrations change.
Follow Up Boss pricing checked
The current Follow Up Boss pricing page checked September 19, 2026 lists Grow at $69 per user monthly or $58 per user when billed annually, with a $39 per-user monthly calling add-on. Pro is listed at $499 per month for 10 users monthly or $416 billed annually, and Platform at $1,000 for 30 users monthly or $833 billed annually. Additional-user prices differ by plan.
| Plan | Public price checked | Positioning and notable differences |
|---|---|---|
| Grow | $69/user/month or $58 annual billing | Lead sources, distribution, Smart Lists, Action Plans, calling/text/email, calendar/email sync, reporting, mobile; dialer extra |
| Pro | $499/month for 10 users or $416 annual billing | Adds unlimited calling/texting, team inboxes, call reporting, onboarding, and enhanced support |
| Platform | $1,000/month for 30 users or $833 annual billing | Adds nested teams, advanced team management, success management, and priority support |
Follow Up Boss workflow
Follow Up Boss’s current materials emphasize connecting lead sources, customizing distribution, organizing leads with Smart Lists, using Action Plans, communicating by call, text, and email, syncing calendars and email, reporting on agents and sources, and working from a mobile app. Test the full path from inquiry to assignment to next action with the team’s actual lead sources.
The historical LionDesk comparison
The original comparison remains useful for understanding the workflow many teams wanted: lead assignment, campaign automation, email and text communication, landing pages, integrations, and customizable stages. Those features should not be treated as current LionDesk availability. Use them as a checklist for the replacement CRM instead.
- Lead capture and ownership
- Automated email, text, and task follow-up
- Pipeline and communication history
- Forms and landing pages
- Data export, permissions, and consent history
Transition checklist
A CRM move is more than importing names. Preserve the context that tells an agent what to do next and why the contact can be messaged.
- Export contacts, tags, notes, custom fields, tasks, appointments, and activity history.
- Document lead sources, routing rules, campaigns, templates, unsubscribes, and consent.
- Map old stages and statuses to the replacement pipeline before importing.
- Recreate only the automations that are still useful; remove stale campaigns.
- Run test leads through the new routing and confirm ownership, notifications, and reporting.
Current integration and support questions
Follow Up Boss lists lead-source connections, integrations, phone and email support, and plan-specific onboarding. Confirm the exact integrations, sync direction, field mapping, phone numbers, user permissions, contract terms, and export process for the team’s stack rather than assuming a named integration behaves the same way it did in the old CRM.
Lower-cost alternatives
For a smaller team, compare the current FUB total against specialized or general tools with lower entry prices. Wise Agent and other options in the budget guide may fit when flat-rate pricing or simple contact and transaction workflows matter more than FUB’s lead-routing and team-coaching stack.
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Pricing and feature information was checked September 19, 2026. Product pages and plan details can change, so confirm the final terms before buying.