Last updated: January 2026
AI-Powered vs Manual Calculators

PropLab vs BiggerPockets Pro:
AI Does the Work For You

Stop spending hours manually entering data into calculators. PropLab's AI analyzes properties in 60 seconds — and finds deals for you automatically.

60 sec
vs 30 min manual entry
Auto
AI finds deals for you
Real-time
Live market data, not estimates

No credit card required • AI does the heavy lifting

Two Different Approaches

BiggerPockets gives you calculators. PropLab gives you intelligence.

BiggerPockets Pro
Manual Calculator Approach
$32/month
Billed annually ($384/yr)
9+ Manual Calculators
You manually enter every data point: purchase price, rent, expenses, taxes, insurance, vacancy rate, etc.
30+ Minutes Per Property
Research comps, estimate repairs, calculate expenses, input all data manually
You Find the Deals
Browse listings yourself, then analyze each one manually
Educational forums & community
Software discounts (RentRedi, etc.)
Lawyer-reviewed lease forms
Best for: Learning & education
AI-POWERED
PropLab
AI Intelligence Approach
$99/month
Pro plan with 300 analyses/mo
AI Does Everything
Just enter an address. AI pulls comps, estimates repairs, calculates ARV, projects cash flow — automatically.
60 Seconds Per Property
AI analyzes everything instantly. You review results, not spreadsheets.
AI Finds Deals For You
Deal Finder scans markets automatically and alerts you to opportunities
ARV, Comps, Rehab all automated
Contract Generator included
API access for automation
Best for: Active investors closing deals

Your Time is Worth More Than $67/Month

PropLab costs $67 more than BiggerPockets Pro annually. But if it saves you just 2 hours per month (30 min × 4 properties), that's 24 hours per year back in your life.

What's your hourly rate worth?

PropLab's AI-Powered Tools

Everything you need to find, analyze, and close deals — all automated

AI Property Underwriter

Just enter an address. AI analyzes the deal, pulls comps, estimates repairs, and generates an offer range — in 60 seconds.

AI Deal Finder

Stop browsing Zillow manually. Our AI scans markets 24/7 and alerts you when deals match your criteria.

Auto ARV Calculator

No manual comp selection. AI finds and analyzes comparable properties automatically, calculating ARV with real market data.

AI Rehab Estimator

Automated repair cost estimates based on property condition, location, and scope of work.

Exit Strategy Analyzer

AI compares flip vs BRRRR vs rental scenarios and recommends the most profitable exit strategy.

Contract Generator

Generate customized purchase agreements, assignment contracts, and seller financing docs instantly.

Common Questions

For BiggerPockets Pro users considering PropLab

Can I keep my BiggerPockets Pro membership for the forums?

Absolutely! Many users keep BiggerPockets for the community and education, but use PropLab for actual deal analysis. PropLab is built for speed — analyzing deals in seconds instead of the 30+ minutes manual calculator work takes.

Is AI analysis as accurate as manual calculators?

Yes — often more accurate. Manual calculators are only as good as the data you input. PropLab's AI pulls real MLS comps, actual tax records, and live market data automatically. You can verify every data point in the generated report, but you skip the tedious data entry work.

What if I'm analyzing 50+ properties per month?

That's exactly who PropLab is for. If you're analyzing 50 properties monthly with BiggerPockets calculators, you're spending 25+ hours on data entry alone. PropLab does it in under an hour. The time savings alone justify the cost difference.

Does PropLab work for BRRRR, flips, and rentals like BP calculators?

Yes. PropLab's AI Underwriter handles all strategies automatically — it analyzes the property and shows you flip potential, BRRRR returns, and rental cash flow all in one report. Our Exit Strategy Analyzer even recommends the best approach based on your market.

Can I try PropLab before canceling BiggerPockets?

Definitely. Start with our free tier (10 analyses). Run the same properties through both platforms and compare. Most users tell us PropLab's 60-second analysis beats 30 minutes of manual calculator work — especially when you're reviewing multiple deals per day.

Stop Doing What AI Can Do Better

Manual calculators are great for learning. But when you're ready to close deals at scale, let AI handle the busy work.

10 free analyses • 60-second analysis time • No credit card required

Instant AI analysis
Real market data
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