Comparison
CoCollab vs WhatsApp groups
WhatsApp is the default for building chatter — until an important message scrolls off, a vote can't be counted, or a resident is added six months late and misses everything.
| Feature | CoCollab | WhatsApp group |
|---|---|---|
| Everyone already uses it | New app to try | Yes |
| Message history | Permanent, searchable | Lost when phone changes |
| Weighted / binding votes | Yes, permillage-based | Reactions on a message |
| Quorum tracking | Live | Nonexistent |
| Structured issue tracking | Status, upvotes, comments | Buried in chat |
| Phone-number privacy | No numbers exposed | Everyone sees your number |
| New residents see history | Yes, from day one | No — start from now |
| Documents & finances | Central library with AI Q&A | Attachments scroll away |
| Real-time chat | Comments per issue/poll | Freeform group chat |
Move to CoCollab when
Votes need to be binding, residents keep asking 'what was decided?', the group has more than ~15 people, or you're onboarding new owners every year.
Keep WhatsApp when
You just need chat about the elevator being broken. WhatsApp is great for casual. Pair it with CoCollab for the formal stuff.
Frequently asked
- Do we have to leave WhatsApp?
- No — many buildings run both. WhatsApp for casual chat, CoCollab for votes, issues, documents, and anything with a paper trail.
- Will notifications spam owners?
- No. Each owner controls their own email + in-app notification frequency (instant, daily digest, weekly, or off).
- How does CoCollab protect phone numbers?
- Owners identify with email only. Phone numbers are optional and never shown to other residents.
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Free during early access. Set up your building in about ten minutes.
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