How to Build Your Own IXACT Contact
Replace IXACT Contact with a custom build. Best Real Estate CRM & Marketing Automation
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 35 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 35 features
Email Marketing(5 features)
Professionally written and designed monthly newsletters that are fully automated
Professional email marketing platform with templates and automation
Send unlimited mass emails with 2,500 included per month, bulk purchase options available
Automated drip campaigns to nurture leads over time with targeted messaging
Personalized video mass emails via BombBomb integration
Website Builder(3 features)
Beautifully-designed, professionally-written websites that are easily customized with full social media integration and done-for-you blog
Mobile-optimized themes with customizable image library
Websites that automatically adjust to all devices
Automation(2 features)
Automated reminders for tasks, appointments, and keep in touch calls
Intelligent system that prompts when to make calls, send follow-ups, texts, emails, schedule visits, send birthday wishes, and recognize move-in anniversaries
Core CRM(2 features)
Detailed contact profiles with history, categorization, and social intelligence
Detailed contact profiles with categorization options
Direct Mail(2 features)
Pre-written letter templates or create custom letters from scratch
Create and send personalized offline marketing materials including letters and labels with mail merge functionality
Integration(2 features)
Real-time sync with Google contacts and calendar
Real-time sync with Outlook contacts and calendar
Lead Management(2 features)
Lead capture forms that automatically feed into nurture campaigns
Powerful lead generation and lead capture capabilities
UI/UX(2 features)
Customizable home page dashboard for personalized workflow
Attractive and intuitive user interface designed for ease of use
Cost Calculator
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 35 features at very easy complexity.