Call dibs on your next rental
Good rentals get 10+ applications within hours. Dibs watches MLS listings — the same data behind Zillow — plus Craigslist and more, so you see it and act on it before anyone else does.
No credit card required · Free forever for 1 alert
Monitoring listings across
Set it up once. We'll do the watching.
We check every major rental source around the clock — so you're never the one refreshing a browser tab.
Tell Dibs your search — city or ZIP, budget, must-haves. Takes 30 seconds.
We watch 5 rental sources around the clock — every 5 minutes on Pro, 30 on Free.
The second a match lists, you're notified — instantly by text on Pro, or by email on Free. Either way, you're moving before anyone else even sees it.
Pro's check interval. Free checks every 30 — the same pace as Zillow. This is the edge that actually gets you there first.
Pro texts you the instant a match lists — a buzz in your pocket beats an email sitting in a queue. Free is email only.
To set your city, rent ceiling, bedrooms, and keywords. That's the whole setup.
To start. One free alert, no card required.
Watch Dibs win the race
A new listing just went live. Here's what happens next — for you, and for everyone still waiting on a slower alert.
Free and Zillow both check every 30 minutes. Only Pro checks every 5 — early enough to actually win.
Why Dibs beats native alerts
Zillow's alerts land 30–60 minutes late. Dibs Pro is checking again before their email even sends.
| Feature | Dibs | Zillow |
|---|---|---|
| Alert speed | Under 5 minutes (Pro) | 30–60 minutes |
| Sources monitored | 5 sites at once (Pro) | Zillow only |
| SMS alerts | Included, (Pro) | Not included |
| Keyword filters | Included, | Limited |
| Multiple alerts | Included, (Pro) | Included, |
| Price | Free / $9/mo | Free (slower) |
Simple, honest pricing
Start free. Pro is $9/mo — cheap insurance against losing the place you actually want.
- 1 active alert
- Email notifications
- Checks every 30 minutes
- MLS listings + Craigslist
- Keyword filters
- Standard support
- 5 active alerts
- Email + SMS notifications
- Checks every 5 minutes
- 5 listing sources
- Keyword filters
- Priority support
Card required to start · you won't be charged until day 8 · cancel anytime before then
“I'd checked Zillow every hour for two weeks and gotten nowhere. Dibs texted me about a 1BR four minutes after it was listed — I called before I'd even finished reading the email, and got it.”
Frequently asked questions
How is Dibs faster than Zillow's own alerts?
Zillow's alerts use batch processing that runs every 30–60 minutes. Dibs Pro checks continuously and notifies you within 5 minutes of a new listing — often 30+ minutes before Zillow sends an email. (Free-plan checks run every 30 minutes, on par with Zillow — Pro is where the speed edge comes in.)
Which cities are supported?
Dibs works nationwide across the US. We use the Rentcast API for MLS-quality data in every major metro, plus Craigslist which covers virtually every city.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your account settings at any time. You'll keep Pro access until the end of your billing period — no partial refunds, no gotchas.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay — all processed securely through Stripe.
Does Dibs work for house purchases too, not just rentals?
Right now Dibs is focused on rentals. Home purchase alerts are on the roadmap — sign up and you'll be the first to know when it launches.
Your next rental is out there right now
Start for free. Be the first one to call dibs.
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