Dib tracks home tasks. HomeRunbook maps your home's DNA. One schedules maintenance reminders. The other builds a topology-aware digital twin that shows how every system connects, so you truly understand how your home works.
An honest comparison based on publicly available product information.
| Feature | HomeRunbook | Dib |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Topology Mapping | ✓ Full system maps | ✕ Not available |
| System Connection Tracing | ✓ Cross-system traces | ✕ Not available |
| AI Assistant | ✓ Topology-aware AI | ✕ Not available |
| Photo Recognition | ✓ Reads equipment labels | ✕ Not available |
| Maintenance Tracking | ✓ Auto-suggested | ✓ Task-based |
| Service Provider Directory | ✕ Not available | ✓ Built-in directory |
| Document Storage | ✓ Linked to systems | ~ Basic storage |
| Floor Plans / DXF | ✓ DXF overlay | ✕ Not available |
| Real-time Collaboration | ✓ Multi-user | ~ Limited sharing |
| Safety / Code Checks | ✓ Automatic | ✕ Not available |
| Component Inventory | ✓ Connected graph | ~ Basic list |
Based on publicly available feature information as of February 2026. Individual products may vary.
| Plan | HomeRunbook | Dib |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Explorer (1 property, 10 components) | ✓ Free basic plan |
| Mid Tier | Pro: $29.95/mo ($20.75/mo annual) | Premium plans available |
| Top Tier | Premium: $49.95/mo ($34.92/mo annual) | Contact for pricing |
| Digital Twin | ✓ Included in all plans | ✕ Not available |
| AI Assistant | ✓ Pro and above | ✕ Not available |
Pricing based on publicly available information. Check each provider for current pricing.
HomeRunbook doesn't just track maintenance tasks — it maps how everything connects. See which breaker feeds which outlets, follow plumbing paths, and trace HVAC zones visually.
Our AI assistant references your specific equipment, knows where components are located, understands system connections, and gives troubleshooting steps tailored to your exact setup.
Point your camera at any equipment label and AI reads the make, model, serial number, and specs automatically. Build your home inventory in minutes, not hours.
Import DXF floor plans and overlay your system topology on actual building drawings. See where every pipe, wire, and duct runs in the context of your home's physical layout.
Share your home's digital twin with family, contractors, or property managers. Multiple users can view and edit simultaneously with role-based permissions.
HomeRunbook automatically flags potential safety concerns like outdated wiring, missing GFCI protection, and aging equipment — issues a simple task tracker can never catch.
Dib focuses on scheduling and tracking home maintenance tasks with a service provider directory. HomeRunbook builds a topology-aware digital twin that maps how every system in your home connects — electrical circuits, plumbing paths, HVAC zones, and more — so you can trace problems, understand dependencies, and get AI-powered troubleshooting.
No. Dib provides task-based maintenance tracking and a service provider directory, but does not map system connections, visualize how components relate to each other, or create a digital twin of your home. HomeRunbook's visual topology maps let you trace circuits, follow pipes, and see cross-system dependencies.
Yes. HomeRunbook includes maintenance tracking that goes beyond Dib's task-based approach. Because HomeRunbook knows your exact equipment models and system connections, it auto-suggests maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations and flags issues before they become problems.
HomeRunbook provides significantly deeper insight. While Dib tracks maintenance tasks, HomeRunbook maps your entire home as a connected system — showing how electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and network systems interrelate. Combined with AI-powered troubleshooting and photo-based equipment scanning, HomeRunbook gives you a complete understanding of how your home works.
Dib tracks home tasks. HomeRunbook maps your home's DNA. Start free and see the difference topology makes.