If you're looking at all-in-one software for a window coverings business, BlindMatrix and Xobuya will both come up. This page is an honest, side-by-side comparison so you can decide what fits your business, not what we'd like to sell you.
We've kept this factual. Where BlindMatrix does something better, we say so.
The short version
BlindMatrix is a UK-headquartered global ERP and CRM platform for the window coverings industry, established in 2002 and used in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India. It covers sales, CRM, manufacturing, dealer management, shipment, and eCommerce, with iOS and Android mobile apps and offline-capable mobile quoting.
Xobuya is a mobile-first operations platform built in Australia, with AI-powered quoting, native apps across every device (including macOS and Windows desktop), and a modern technology stack. It covers the full job lifecycle from lead through to install and commission.
If you want a globally-deployed, mature ERP platform with deep manufacturing and dealer management capabilities, BlindMatrix is worth a serious look.
If you want AI-assisted quoting, native apps on every device (not just mobile), and lower upfront cost, Xobuya is likely a better fit.
Feature comparison
| Feature | BlindMatrix | Xobuya |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | UK (Milton Keynes) | Australia |
| Established | 2002 | 2015 |
| Markets served | UK, US, Canada, AU, NZ, South Africa, India | AU and US |
| Quoting workflow | Yes | Yes, with AI quote builder |
| AI quote generation from conversation | No | Yes |
| Mobile apps | iOS and Android | iOS, iPadOS, Android |
| Native macOS desktop app | No | Yes |
| Native Windows desktop app | No | Yes |
| Offline-capable mobile quoting | Yes | Yes, offline-first with sync |
| Imperial and metric measurement support | Yes | Yes, automatic switching |
| ERP capabilities (manufacturing, inventory, shipment) | Yes, full | Yes |
| Barcode scanning for production | Yes | Yes |
| EDI for supplier purchase orders | Yes | Limited |
| Custom domain / white-label | Available | Included |
| Payment processing integrations | Available | Stripe, Square, BPoint, Authorize.net |
| Accounting integrations | Available | Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB |
| Voice dictation for quote entry | No | Yes |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Languages supported | English | English |
| Pricing model | Setup fee + per-licence monthly | Monthly per-licence, no setup fee |
| Starter pricing | $1,500 setup + $35/licence/month | $0 setup, USD $99 / AUD $160 per user per month |
| Professional pricing | $3,000 setup + $35/licence/month | $0 setup, USD $99 / AUD $160 per user per month |
When BlindMatrix is the better choice
There are real scenarios where BlindMatrix is the right call:
You need deep manufacturing ERP capabilities. BlindMatrix is genuinely an ERP, not just a CRM. If your business has serious in-house manufacturing with complex production scheduling, BOM management, factory floor workflows, and EDI for supplier orders, that depth is real and Xobuya doesn't try to match it.
You operate across multiple international markets beyond AU and US. BlindMatrix is deployed in seven countries across three continents. If your business spans the UK, Canada, South Africa, or India, BlindMatrix's existing regional footprint is valuable in a way Xobuya can't match today.
You want a vendor that's been at this for 20+ years. BlindMatrix was established in 2002. If institutional longevity is your top criterion, that weighs in their favour.
You're a manufacturer needing dealer management. BlindMatrix has built-out trade-customer features, discounts, credit limits, and an established dealer-ordering workflow.
You're already on BlindMatrix and it's working. Software switching is real effort.
When Xobuya is the better choice
Where we think Xobuya genuinely wins:
You want AI to speed up quoting. Xobuya's conversational AI quote builder is one of the few of its kind in the industry. A sales rep can describe the job in plain English and watch the quote build itself. We've measured this saving 70 to 80 percent of quote build time.
You want native apps on every device, not just mobile. BlindMatrix has iOS and Android apps but no native macOS or Windows desktop apps. Xobuya runs natively on all five platforms with the same data and UI. Owners, office staff, and schedulers get a real desktop app, not a browser tab.
You want lower upfront cost. BlindMatrix charges a setup fee of $1,500 to $3,000 USD plus $35 per licence per month. Xobuya has no setup fee. For a small or medium shop testing the water, that's a meaningful difference at the start.
You want voice dictation in the field. A rep can dictate measurements and notes directly into the quote rather than tap them in. Useful when your hands are on a tape measure.
You want a modern stack and frequent updates. Xobuya is built on a modern, cloud-native stack with multi-region deployment. The platform receives updates regularly and is a community-driven product, shaped by the businesses that use it.
You're a retailer or installer, not primarily a manufacturer. Xobuya focuses on the showroom-to-install workflow. If you don't need deep ERP manufacturing complexity, you're not paying for it.
Switching from BlindMatrix
If you decide to move from BlindMatrix to Xobuya, we make it as painless as we can:
- Free data migration. We import your products, customers, pricing, and historical quotes.
- Price match for 12 months. Show us your current BlindMatrix invoice and we'll match it for your first year on Xobuya.
- No setup fee. Unlike BlindMatrix, we don't charge an upfront implementation fee.
- No long contract. Month-to-month from day one. If it's not working in 90 days, walk away.
- Hands-on onboarding. A real person walks your team through the platform.
Frequently asked questions
Are you a competitor of BlindMatrix? Yes. We serve overlapping markets. We've written this page because we'd rather you decide based on a real comparison than guess.
Will you say bad things about BlindMatrix? No. BlindMatrix is a serious product with global customers and 20+ years of track record. We've focused on the genuine differences.
What if BlindMatrix disputes something on this page? Email us. If we've got something wrong, we'll fix it the same day.
Can I trial Xobuya before deciding? Yes. Book a 30-minute demo and we'll walk you through your specific workflow with your own products loaded in.
Also comparing? See our pages on BlinQ, BUZ Software, Quoterite, BlindsBook, One Click Contractor, Tradify, Smartpad Pro, MyBlindCo, or read about spreadsheets and manual quoting. For an overview of all options, see Xobuya alternatives.