Last updated: January 2026
AI Automation vs Manual Entry

PropLab vs DealCheck:
Why Pay Less to Work More?

DealCheck is $20/month, but requires manual data entry for every property. PropLab's AI analyzes deals in 60 seconds — and finds opportunities automatically.

60 sec
vs 30+ min manual entry
Auto
AI finds deals for you
25+ hrs
Saved monthly (50 props)

No credit card required • 10 free analyses

Two Very Different Approaches

DealCheck gives you calculators. PropLab gives you an AI analyst.

DealCheck
Manual Calculator Approach
$20/month
Pro plan, unlimited properties
Manual Data Entry
Import basic data, then manually adjust every field: expenses, rent estimates, financing terms, etc.
You Run the Calculators
Rental, flip, BRRRR, commercial — you manually work through each calculator type
You Find the Deals
No automated deal sourcing — you browse listings and analyze each one manually
Sales & rental comps
PDF reports with branding
Mobile app (iOS & Android)
AI-powered analysis
Automated deal finding
AI rehab estimator
Best for: Budget-conscious beginners
AI-POWERED
PropLab
AI Automation Approach
$99/month
Pro plan, 300 AI analyses/mo
AI Does Everything
Just enter an address. AI pulls comps, estimates repairs, calculates ARV, projects returns — automatically.
60 Seconds Per Property
No manual entry. AI analyzes everything instantly while you focus on closing deals.
AI Finds Deals For You
Deal Finder scans markets 24/7 and alerts you to opportunities matching your criteria
AI Comp Finder & ARV
AI Rehab Estimator
Exit Strategy Analyzer
Contract Generator
API Access included
Best for: Active investors who value time

The Real Cost: Your Time

DealCheck costs $79 less per month. But if you analyze 50 properties monthly:

DealCheck (30 min each)
25 hours
of manual work monthly
PropLab (60 sec each)
50 min
of review time monthly

Is your time worth $3.16/hour? ($79 ÷ 25 hours saved)

What DealCheck Doesn't Have

PropLab's AI-powered tools that DealCheck simply can't match

AI Deal Finder

PropLab scans markets 24/7 and alerts you when deals match your criteria. DealCheck makes you browse listings manually.

AI Rehab Estimator

Automated repair cost estimates based on property condition and local labor rates. DealCheck requires you to guess repair costs.

AI Property Underwriter

Enter an address, get a complete analysis in 60 seconds. DealCheck requires you to input every data point manually.

Exit Strategy Analyzer

AI compares flip vs BRRRR vs rental and recommends the most profitable exit. DealCheck makes you run separate calculators.

Contract Generator

Generate purchase agreements, assignment contracts, and seller financing docs instantly. DealCheck has no contract tools.

Daily Deals

Curated daily deal opportunities in your target markets, delivered to you. DealCheck doesn't source deals at all.

Common Questions

For DealCheck users considering the switch

Why should I pay $79 more for PropLab?

Because your time has value. If you analyze more than 10 properties per month, the time saved with PropLab's AI automation pays for itself. Instead of spending 30+ minutes manually entering data per property, you get a complete analysis in 60 seconds. Plus, you get tools DealCheck doesn't offer: AI Deal Finder, Rehab Estimator, Contract Generator, and more.

Is PropLab's AI analysis as accurate as manual calculators?

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

Can I try PropLab before canceling DealCheck?

Absolutely. Start with our free tier — 10 AI analyses, no credit card required. Run the same properties through both platforms and compare. Most users tell us the 60-second AI analysis beats 30 minutes of manual calculator work, especially when reviewing multiple deals per day.

What if I only analyze a few properties per month?

If you're analyzing fewer than 5 properties monthly and prefer manual control, DealCheck might be fine. But even for low-volume users, PropLab's AI Deal Finder (which automatically sources opportunities) and the time savings often justify the upgrade. Our Basic tier at $19.95/month is comparable to DealCheck's price with AI-powered analysis included.

Does DealCheck have features PropLab doesn't?

DealCheck has a mobile app (iOS/Android) and owner lookup for direct mail campaigns. PropLab is currently web-based with a mobile-responsive design. If mobile apps and owner contact info are critical to your workflow, DealCheck has an edge there. However, PropLab's AI automation, deal finding, and contract generation often outweigh these for serious investors.

Stop Spending Hours on Data Entry

Manual calculators are great if you enjoy spreadsheet work. But when you'd rather close deals than enter data, let AI handle the busy work.

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

AI-powered analysis
60-second results
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