If you're an Australian window furnishings business looking at software, BUZ Software is one of the names you'll come across. So is Xobuya. 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 BUZ does something better, we say so.
The short version
BUZ Software is a long-established Australian platform headquartered in Castle Hill, NSW, with roots going back roughly 40 years in the window furnishings industry. It moved to a cloud-hosted model in 2013 and serves retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, with particular strength in B2B order flows between manufacturers and their retail dealers via its "Buz 2 Buz" portal.
Xobuya is a mobile-first platform established in 2015, with AI-powered quoting, native apps across every device, and a modern technology stack. It's built primarily for retailers and installers who quote in the field as much as the showroom.
If your business has a significant manufacturing or wholesale operation and you need deep B2B trade-customer workflows with established dealer relationships, BUZ is worth a serious look.
If you're a retailer or installer who wants modern mobile workflows, AI-assisted quoting, and a platform built for 2026, Xobuya is likely a better fit.
Feature comparison
| Feature | BUZ Software | Xobuya |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Australia (Castle Hill, NSW) | Australia |
| Years in industry | ~40 years | Founded 2015 |
| Cloud-hosted since | 2013 | Built cloud-native |
| Serves retailers | Yes | Yes |
| Serves manufacturers | Yes, strong focus | No |
| Serves wholesalers | Yes, strong focus | No |
| Manufacturer-to-retailer ordering portal | Yes (Buz 2 Buz) | No |
| Quoting workflow | Yes | Yes, with AI quote builder |
| AI quote generation from conversation | No | Yes |
| Platform type | Web-based (cloud-hosted) | Native apps on every device |
| Native iOS / iPadOS apps | Web app only | Yes |
| Native Android apps | Web app only | Yes |
| Native macOS / Windows apps | Web app only | Yes |
| Offline-capable in the field | Browser-dependent | Yes, offline-first with sync |
| Multi-factor authentication | Yes | No |
| Imperial and metric measurement support | AU-focused | Yes, automatic switching |
| Accounting integrations | Xero, MYOB AccountRight | Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB |
| Other integrations | Zapier (HubSpot, Mailchimp, etc.) | Stripe, Square, BPoint, Authorize.net |
| Bulk order updates | Yes | No |
| Excel order upload | Yes | No |
| Appointment routing via Google Maps | Yes | Yes |
| Voice dictation for quote entry | No | Yes |
| Technology stack | Older / outdated | Modern, cloud-native |
| Pricing | On request | USD $99 / AUD $160 per user per month |
When BUZ is the better choice
There are real scenarios where BUZ is the right call:
You're a manufacturer or wholesaler with established trade-customer relationships. BUZ has explicit, long-standing strength in the manufacturing and wholesale side of the industry. Its "Buz 2 Buz" portal lets your retail dealers place orders directly into your production system. If that workflow is core to your business, BUZ's depth there is something Xobuya doesn't try to match.
You want the longest local track record. With roots going back roughly 40 years in the industry and over a decade on its cloud platform, BUZ has the longest tenure of any window furnishings software company in Australia. If years-in-market is your most important criterion, that weighs in their favour.
You need deep MYOB AccountRight integration. BUZ has invested heavily in its MYOB integration. If your accounting setup depends on it, that's worth weighing.
You're already running BUZ and it's doing the job. Software switching is real effort and real risk. If your current system is genuinely working, the case for change is weaker.
When Xobuya is the better choice
Where we think Xobuya genuinely wins:
Your sales reps quote in customers' homes. Xobuya was built mobile-first with native apps on iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. Reps build complete quotes on whatever device they carry, right there on a customer's kitchen bench, with photos, voice notes, signature capture, and offline sync that catches up when they're back on signal.
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 a modern technology stack. Xobuya is built on a modern, cloud-native stack with multi-region deployment. By contrast, BUZ runs on an older, dated technology base that has served them well but is fundamentally behind. The difference shows up in interface speed, mobile experience, and how often new features ship. Xobuya receives updates regularly and is a community-driven product, shaped by the businesses that use it.
You're a retailer or installer business primarily, not a manufacturer. Xobuya is built for the showroom-to-install workflow: lead, quote, deposit, order, schedule, install, invoice, commission. If you don't need deep manufacturing or wholesale features, you're not paying for complexity you'll never use.
You sell into AU and US, or you're US-only. Xobuya handles imperial and metric measurements automatically and supports any currency. BUZ's focus is Australia-first.
You want frequent updates. Xobuya ships updates regularly, in smaller, steadier increments. BUZ ships fewer, larger releases. Both approaches have merit; if you prefer to see the platform evolving in real time, that's worth knowing.
Switching from BUZ
If you decide to move from BUZ 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 BUZ invoice and we'll match it for your first year on Xobuya.
- 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 BUZ? 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 BUZ? No. BUZ is a serious product with a long track record. We've focused on the genuine differences.
What if BUZ 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, BlindMatrix, 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.