Curb Hero vs Open House Wizard

Curb Hero logo
A free iPad/iPhone open-house sign-in app with auto-follow-up emails and CRM sync — the most popular free option in the category.
Free
Open House Wizard logo
Open House Wizard turns any smartphone into a smart sign-in station — QR code scans, AI text registration, and signed disclosures all in one tool built solely for real estate open houses.
Free / $120/yr

Curb Hero vs Open House Wizard: feature comparison

FeatureCurb HeroOpen House Wizard
iPad / Tablet Sign-In
Mobile Sign-In
Auto Follow-Up Email
CRM Sync
Branded Landing Page
Open House Marketing
QR Code Sign-In
Free Tier Available

Curb Hero — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Free tier is fully functional
  • Auto follow-up email included
  • CRM sync to major platforms
  • QR code sign-in for mobile

Cons

  • Branded screens on free tier
  • Advanced features require Chime/Lofty
  • Mobile app quality varies by device

Open House Wizard — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Generous free tier includes unlimited registrations and QR code sign-in at no cost
  • AI-powered text chatbot registers visitors via SMS touchlessly — no tablet required on-site
  • Integrated disclosure forms let agents capture signed acknowledgments at sign-in, cutting paperwork
  • Flat annual pricing ($120–$200/yr) is among the lowest in the category with no per-event fees

Cons

  • Interface repeatedly criticized as visually dated and more complex than it needs to be
  • CRM coverage has notable gaps — no native Moxiworks sync and other integrations require workarounds
  • Performance can lag on slow connections; unreliable in areas with poor cellular signal
  • Branded landing pages and agent microsite marketing absent — limited listing-branding options