Curb Hero vs Open House Wizard
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 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
| Feature | Curb Hero | Open 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
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