Quick Summary
The 2025 CRE AI landscape spans diverse pricing and capabilities. Understanding key differentiators helps teams choose the right solution.
Market Landscape
The market spans from accessible monthly subscriptions to enterprise deployments requiring significant investment. Solutions range from basic data extraction tools to comprehensive underwriting platforms with varying implementation timelines and capability depth.
Critical Differentiators
Only Sixcap delivers analyst-equivalent capabilities with institutional-grade analysis that preserves your existing Excel workflows. No platform migration required. While most platforms offer glorified data entry tools, Sixcap functions as an actual AI analyst replacement.
Last Updated: November 2025
Comprehensive Platform Comparison
Active Platform Comparison
Email-Based Institutional Analysis
Best For: Teams preserving Excel workflows
AI-Powered Platform
Enterprise Platform (30% market share)
Mid-Market Automation
Excel Add-in (Windows Only)
Active Platform Comparison
| Platform | Sixcap | Cactus AI | RedIQ | Clik.ai | QuickData.ai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excel Workflow | ✅ Full Preservation | ❌ Platform Only | ⚠️ QuickSync Add-in | ✅ Excel Export | ✅ Excel Add-in |
| Analyst Equivalent | ✅ Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Time to Analysis* | 5 minutes | 20 minutes | 10 minutes | 15 minutes | 15 minutes |
| Implementation Time* | None | 2-4 weeks | 3-6 months | 1-2 weeks | Minimal |
| Login Required | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Accuracy* | 95%+ | 90%+ | Not specified | 90%+ | 90%+ |
| Pricing Tier* | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$$$ | $$ | $ |
Pricing Tiers: $ = Under $200/mo | $$ = $200-500/mo | $$$ = $500-2000/mo | $$$$ = Enterprise/Custom
*Sixcap's estimates based on publicly available information and research. Actual performance may vary.
Note: Competitor information based on publicly available data as of October 2025. Features, pricing, and availability subject to change. Please verify current offerings directly with each vendor.
CRE AI Platform Guide
Comprehensive profiles of multifamily underwriting platforms to help you make informed decisions
Last updated: November 2025 | Based on publicly available information
Each platform card shows key comparison specs (Excel support, time to analysis, pricing) upfront. Tap to expand for detailed analysis.
AI-Powered Multifamily Underwriting Platform
Enterprise Platform Powering ~30% of Multifamily Transactions
Automated Underwriting for Mid-Market CRE Teams
Excel Add-in for Multifamily Data Extraction
Generic Document AI Platform with CRE Capabilities
AI Platform for Commercial Real Estate Lenders
Multifamily Deal Sourcing and Underwriting Platform
About This Guide
This guide provides objective analysis of CRE AI platforms based on publicly available information, user feedback, and industry research. Information is subject to change as platforms evolve. We recommend contacting vendors directly for the most current pricing and features.
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The Excel Preservation Challenge
These models contain proprietary formulas, compliance requirements, and institutional knowledge that can't be replicated in a platform.
Plus ongoing maintenance, training, and the risk of errors during the transition period.
Not including the opportunity cost of deals missed during the transition period.
Why Platform Adoption Often Fails
Enterprise platforms typically require 3-6 months for full deployment, during which teams operate at reduced capacity.
Moving from familiar Excel workflows to platform-specific processes creates resistance and reduces productivity.
Beyond subscription fees: training, customization, integration, and lost productivity during transition.
Platform standardization often means sacrificing the nuanced calculations that differentiate investment strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
For teams committed to Excel workflows, solutions that preserve your models are ideal. QuickData.ai offers a Windows Excel add-in, while email-based solutions like Sixcap work with any Excel file. Platform-based tools typically require abandoning custom Excel models.
QuickData.ai at $99/month and Clik.ai starting at $199/month offer the most accessible pricing. However, consider total cost including implementation time and training. Email-based solutions often have lower total cost despite higher sticker prices.
Most platforms claim 90-99% accuracy on standard documents. Real-world accuracy depends on document quality and complexity. Platforms specializing in multifamily (vs generic document AI) typically achieve higher accuracy on industry-specific documents.
Enterprise platforms like RedIQ and Blooma.ai offer SOC 2 compliance and bank-level security. Smaller platforms may have basic security but lack formal certifications. Email-based solutions should use encrypted transmission and secure processing.
This guide is based on publicly available information as of November 2025. The CRE technology landscape evolves rapidly - platforms update features, change pricing, and occasionally undergo acquisitions. We recommend verifying current features and pricing directly with each vendor before making a decision.
About This Guide
Why We Created This Resource
This guide is maintained by Sixcap, a multifamily underwriting automation platform. We created this resource because we believe buyers deserve honest, comprehensive information when evaluating CRE AI solutions. Our research is based on publicly available information, user feedback, and industry analysis. While we strive for accuracy and objectivity, we encourage readers to verify details directly with vendors.
About Sixcap
The only email-based solution delivering analyst-equivalent automation for multifamily underwriting.
While every platform in this guide requires you to adopt their workflow, migrate your models, and train your team, Sixcap takes a fundamentally different approach. We work through email to populate your existing Excel models with institutional-grade analysis in 5 minutes.
We believe the best technology adapts to your workflow, not the other way around. That's why we built invisible infrastructure that enhances your existing process rather than replacing it.