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HomeOwner Guardian

Guardian vs Build Buddy

Owner-builder project management platform — see why Australian homeowners choose Guardian

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HomeOwner Guardian

Free / $14.99 AUD/mo Pro

✓Free to start — no $1,980 upfront cost
✓Built for homeowners using ANY builder (volume, custom, or owner-builder)
✓Tribunal-ready evidence packs for Fair Trading, NCAT, VCAT, QCAT
✓Warranty deadline tracker with milestone reminders (90-day, 2-year, 6-year)
✓Builder communication log with follow-up tracking
✓Works in all Australian states, not just NSW/QLD
✓Pro plan at $14.99/month — fraction of Build Buddy's cost

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Build Buddy

$1,980 AUD one-time — Owner-builders (NSW & QLD)

Limitations

✗$1,980 upfront — expensive for homeowners using a contracted builder
✗Designed for owner-builders, not homeowners with a volume/custom builder
✗No tribunal-ready evidence pack export
✗No warranty deadline tracking with auto-reminders
✗No builder communication log for dispute documentation
✗NSW and QLD only — no VIC, WA, or SA support

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	Guardian	Build Buddy
Price	Free / $14.99/mo Pro	$1,980 one-time
Target User	All homeowners	Owner-builders only
States Covered	All Australian states	NSW & QLD
Dispute Evidence Export	Yes — Fair Trading/NCAT ready	No
Warranty Tracker	Yes — auto reminders	No
Communication Log	Yes — timestamped	Basic messaging
Variation Tracking	Yes — with digital signatures	Yes
Defect Tracking	Yes — with severity & photos	Yes

What Build Buddy Offers

•Task workflow management
•Budget tracking with digital wallet
•Defect management
•Variation management
•Contractor marketplace with wholesale pricing
•Expert support (1 business day)

Source: buildbuddy.au

Protect Your Build With Guardian

Track defects, variations, and costs independently. Your data, your evidence, your protection. Free to start — no credit card required.

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