What is Home Manager?
Home Manager is an all-in-one household management application that simplifies the coordination of daily household tasks, financial obligations, and collaborative living. Built with modern web technologies, it provides a centralized platform for families, roommates, and shared living spaces to stay organized and productive.Who is Home Manager for?
Home Manager is designed for:- Families managing multiple responsibilities across household members
- Roommates coordinating shared expenses and chores
- Property managers tracking maintenance and tenant-related tasks
- Anyone looking to streamline their household operations
Key Features
Household Management
Create households, invite members with role-based access (Owner, Member, Guest), and manage permissions seamlessly
Chores Tracking
Assign chores to household members, set recurrence patterns, and track completion status
Bill Management
Track bills with due dates, amounts, and categories. Monitor payment history with monthly analytics
Shopping Lists
Collaborative shopping lists with categories, drag-and-drop reordering, and real-time synchronization
Maintenance Logging
Document home maintenance tasks, set recurring maintenance schedules, and track completion
Activity Feed
Real-time notifications for household activities, task assignments, and important updates
Technology Stack
Home Manager is built with a modern, production-ready technology stack:- Frontend: Next.js 15 (App Router) with React 19 and TypeScript
- UI Framework: Material-UI (MUI) v7 with Emotion styling
- Authentication: Clerk for secure user management and SSO
- Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
- Deployment: Optimized for Vercel, Docker, or custom hosting
Core Benefits
Centralized Organization
No more scattered notes, forgotten tasks, or missed bill payments. Home Manager consolidates all household management into a single, accessible platform.Role-Based Access Control
Secure permission system ensures the right people have the right access:| Role | View | Edit | Invite Members | Delete Household |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Member | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guest | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Real-Time Collaboration
Multiple household members can work simultaneously with live updates, ensuring everyone stays on the same page.Mobile-Optimized
Responsive design works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices with Progressive Web App (PWA) support.Data Privacy
Your household data remains private and secure with enterprise-grade authentication and database security.Architecture Overview
Home Manager follows a modern full-stack architecture:Use Cases
Family Household
A family of four uses Home Manager to:- Assign weekly chores to children with completion tracking
- Track all household bills with payment reminders
- Maintain a shared grocery shopping list
- Log home maintenance activities (HVAC filter changes, lawn care, etc.)
Shared Apartment
Three roommates use Home Manager to:- Split and track shared expenses (utilities, rent, groceries)
- Rotate cleaning responsibilities fairly
- Coordinate household purchases
- Maintain transparency with activity logs
Property Management
A property manager uses Home Manager to:- Track maintenance requests across multiple properties
- Schedule recurring maintenance tasks
- Coordinate with maintenance staff
- Keep detailed logs for property records
Getting Started
Ready to simplify your household management? Choose your path:Quick Start
Get up and running in minutes with our guided setup
Self-Host Installation
Deploy Home Manager on your own infrastructure
Open Source & Community
Home Manager is an open-source project available on GitHub. Contributions, feature requests, and bug reports are welcome.Next Steps
Create Your Account
Follow the Quick Start Guide to create your first household