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Nekst vs

Folio

Folio, now part of Inside Real Estate, is a Gmail and Outlook add-on that uses AI to sort deal emails into folders with shareable timelines. Nekst is a full transaction system: AI reads the contract, then tasks, emails, texts and a client portal run the deal.

Best for

Folio

Solo agents and small TCs who live in Gmail or Outlook and want deal emails organized automatically, with very little setup.

Best for

Nekst

Agents, teams and TCs who want a structured, contract-driven workflow with assigned tasks, scheduled communication and texting.

Key differences

Key differences

  • What the AI reads. Folio's AI sorts emails into deal folders. Nekst's AI reads the contract and schedules the file.
  • Workflow. Nekst runs checklists with dependent, assignable tasks and pre-written emails and texts.
  • Client experience. Folio shares timeline pages. Nekst gives clients a full no-login portal for each deal and a free client mobile app that collects every transaction they're part of in one place.

How does Nekst compare to

Folio

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Nekst
Folio
AI Contract Readingⓘ
Upload a contract and the dates, parties and details fill in for you.
Send From Your Own Emailⓘ
Emails go out from your address, so replies come back to you.
Client Portal Websitesⓘ
A branded, no-login portal for every deal.
User Mobile Appⓘ
Native iOS and Android app for you and your team.
Limited
Free Client & Agent Mobile Appⓘ
Clients and agents follow the deal on their phone at no extra cost.
SMS Messagingⓘ
Text clients and parties from inside the transaction.
Create Emails Using Merge Tagsⓘ
Templates fill in names, dates and addresses automatically.
Create Emails Using AIⓘ
AI drafts the email using every detail of the deal.
AI Chat Assistantⓘ
Ask questions about your deals and get instant answers.
Document Storageⓘ
Every transaction's documents in one place.
Pre-Setup Markets & Workflowsⓘ
Workflows pre-built with your local contract terms and deadlines.
Custom Email & SMS Remindersⓘ
Automated email and text nudges, on your schedule.
Associated Tasks Shift When Dates Changeⓘ
Change a date and every related task moves with it.
Calendar Integrationⓘ
iCal links for every user and contact, plus Google Calendar.
Role-Based Task Assignmentⓘ
Tasks go to whoever holds the role on the deal.
Transaction Chat with Clients & Third Partiesⓘ
One conversation with your team, clients and third parties.
Email Open Trackingⓘ
See when your email was opened.
Recommended Service Providersⓘ
Your preferred vendors, right in the client's portal.
Team Collaboration
Workflow Templates
Client Portal
Mobile App
- Preconfigured Due Dates
Text Messaging
SmartTag (Variable tags)
Industry Specific
Active Buyer Management
Document Storage
Task Grouping with in a Workflow
Dependent Tasks
Shift Tasks if Closing Date Changes
Calendar Integration
Client Roadmap
Customizable Roles
Email Tracking
Recommended Service Providers
Document Templates
Sharable Workflows
Task Reminders
Assignable Tasks
Assign Task to Multiple People
Transaction Party Management
Pre-Written Emails
Message Tagging
Notes
Customization
Features
Communication

Folio: free tier (2 Smart Folders at a time); Pro has a 14-day free trial; Pro price not shown on amitree.com (Capterra lists $29/user/mo, unverified). Checked Oct 9, 2026.

What Nekst users like about Nekst when transitioning from Folio

  • Full transaction management, not just a deadline tracker: real tasks plus pre-written emails and texts for every step.
  • Deadlines that move on their own when a date changes, instead of updating each one by hand.
  • Clients get everything they need to close successfully, through a branded portal and scheduled updates.
  • Built for teams, with shared transactions, roles and task assignment.
  • Workflows you can customize for your market's dates and details.
  • A native mobile app, so you're not back on pencil and paper when you're out on the road.

Frequently asked questions

Is Folio still around?

Yes. Folio was acquired by Inside Real Estate in February 2024 and is still offered.

Can Nekst work with my Gmail?

Yes. Nekst connects to Gmail and Outlook to send transaction emails from your own address.

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