DIYProject.ai vs Homer
Homer is genuinely good, and we would rather say so than pretend otherwise. It won Apple's App of the Day, it scans an appliance nameplate to fill in the model and serial, it lets you forward receipts to an email address that files them automatically, and it is where Centriq pointed its users when it closed. What Homer does not do is plan the work: no project planning, no material calculators, no contractor quotes, and no calendar sync at all. That is the whole of DIYProject.ai. Pricing shown is each vendor's published rate as of July 2026; confirm the current number on their site before buying.
Pricing at a glance
Free tier with 3 AI plans/month and every calculator. Pro unlocks unlimited planning.
The most polished home binder on the market: photo-scan a nameplate, forward receipts by email, scan a LiDAR floor plan. Apple App of the Day, and the app Centriq pointed its users toward.
Feature comparison
| Feature | DIYProject.ai | Homer |
|---|---|---|
| AI project planning | Yes — AI project plans (Claude) | No, AI answers questions and drafts lists |
| Material calculators | 48+ built-in material calculators | None |
| Cheat sheets | Free, unlimited | None |
| Contractor quotes | Collect and compare side by side | Contacts book only |
| Tools & supplies inventory | Appliances + tools & supplies | Home inventory only |
| Calendar sync (ICS) | Yes — subscribe in Apple/Google Calendar (ICS) | None |
| Scan nameplate to auto-fill | Not yet (manual entry) | Yes, plus barcode scan |
| Receipts | Attach to projects manually | Email them in, OCR files them |
| Centriq CSV import | Not yet | Yes |
| Floor plans | Measurements only | LiDAR room scan, PDF export |
| Appliance & warranty tracking | Appliances, warranties, model/serial, docs | Yes, with lapse reminders |
| Recurring maintenance | Recurring tasks with reminders | Yes, auto-created from inventory |
| Platform | iPhone + full web app | iPhone, Android, Mac, web |
| Collaboration | Yes — shared workspace + roles | Family sharing + Homer Pro roles |
| Pricing transparency | Published: free, or $59/yr | Not published on their site |
Which one is right for you?
DIYProject.ai is best for…
- DIYers who want AI to plan the project, not just file the paperwork.
- Anyone who wants 48+ material calculators and cheat sheets.
- People collecting and comparing contractor quotes.
- Anyone who wants maintenance in Apple or Google Calendar (Homer has no calendar sync).
- People who want to see the price before they sign up.
Homer is best for…
- Anyone who wants to photograph a nameplate and have the model and serial filled in.
- People drowning in receipts who want to forward them to an inbox and be done.
- Ex-Centriq users who want a one-click CSV import.
- Anyone who wants a LiDAR floor plan of their home.
- Android and Mac users (DIYProject.ai is iPhone and web today).
Bottom line: Homer is the better digital binder, and it is not close: nameplate scanning, receipt email intake, floor plans, automatic manuals. DIYProject.ai is the better project manager: AI plans, 48+ calculators, quote comparison, and a calendar feed Homer does not have. Pick Homer to record your home. Pick us to change it.
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