Homer helps you manage home tasks and projects. HomeRunbook gives you a topology-aware digital twin that shows how every system connects. One manages your to-do list. The other helps you understand how your home actually works.
An honest comparison based on publicly available product information.
| Feature | HomeRunbook | Homer |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Topology Mapping | ✓ Full system maps | ✕ Not available |
| System Connections | ✓ Cross-system traces | ✕ Not available |
| AI Assistant | ✓ Topology-aware AI | ✕ Not available |
| Photo Recognition | ✓ Reads equipment labels | ✕ Not available |
| Maintenance Scheduling | ✓ Auto-suggested | ✓ Manual setup |
| Home Projects | ~ Partial | ✓ Full project tracking |
| 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 | Homer |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Explorer (1 property, 10 components) | ✓ Basic free tier |
| Mid Tier | Pro: $29.95/mo ($20.75/mo annual) | Paid plans available |
| Top Tier | Premium: $49.95/mo ($34.92/mo annual) | Paid plans available |
| 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 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HomeRunbook automatically flags potential safety concerns like outdated wiring, missing GFCI protection, and aging equipment — issues a task manager can never catch.
Homer focuses on task management, maintenance reminders, and home project tracking as a to-do list approach. 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 and understand dependencies, not just manage tasks.
No. Homer provides maintenance tracking and project management, but does not map system connections, show how components relate to each other, or offer a digital twin of your home. HomeRunbook's visual topology maps let you trace circuits, follow pipes, and see cross-system dependencies.
Yes. Some homeowners use Homer for day-to-day task management while using HomeRunbook to understand their home's systems at a deeper level. However, HomeRunbook's auto-suggested maintenance scheduling and AI troubleshooting often replace the need for a separate task manager.
HomeRunbook is specifically designed for system understanding. Its topology mapping shows how electrical circuits, plumbing, HVAC, and other systems connect throughout your home. Homer focuses on task and project management rather than system-level understanding. If you want to know how your home works, HomeRunbook is the better choice.
Homer helps you manage home tasks. HomeRunbook helps you understand your home. Start free and see the difference topology makes.