Business software makes managing your lawn care company so much easier, and free software that covers all the bases? That saves you both time and money.
We’ve rounded up the best free and paid business software for lawn care companies to help you pick the one that’s best for you. We did the research, looking for software that handles job scheduling, billing, route optimization, and much more.
We’ve also included a Buyer’s Guide near the end to help you pick the right software for your lawn care company.
Here are LawnStarter’s 9 picks for the best lawn care software solutions:
| Business Software for Lawn Care Providers | Cost | Features | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ProBase | Free. No cost to you monthly or annually, developed by the team that created LawnStarter. | ProBase features include invoicing, drag-and-drop scheduling, payment processing, route optimizing, per-crew job views, AI service notes, and tip collection is built in. | Best for small lawn care companies running 1 to 5 crews and 50 to 200+ stops a week. Bonus: ProBase sends you nearby lawn care jobs so you can add to your customer base and income. |
| 2. LawnStarter | Free, but you must sign up to be a LawnStarter lawn care provider. Apply here to be a LawnStarter lawn care provider. | LawnStarter's pro app features include map view showing jobs near you and route optimization, customer communication, and requests for reviews and tips. | Best if you are a LawnStarter lawn care provider exclusively, meaning you get all your jobs from LawnStarter. |
| 3. LawnPro | Free startup plan for 1 user, $39 a month for up to 3 employees, $129 a month for 7 employees, $249 a month for 15 employees. | LawnPro's features include a customer CRM, scheduling, AI route optimization, time-tracking, invoicing, tip collection, and 2-way text messaging. | Smart option for small lawn care companies (free plan) with costs increasing as the size of your business grows. |
| 4. Jobber | 14-day free trial, then so many pricing packages and more add-ons for additional costs. Pricing starts at $21 a month, $70 a month, and $105 per month for an individual. Prices are higher for plans for 2-5 people, and higher for other tiers of employees. | Features for the cheapest individual plan include: Book and schedule jobs, send quotes and invoices, online payments, track performance with built-in reporting, connect 100+ tools through the app marketplace. | Best for lawn care companies that want lots of options. Solid suite with even more options for additional costs. Something I really like? The Jobber app is available in Spanish for all team members. |
| 5. Service Autopilot | Starts at $49 per month (plus signup fee) for Startup plan, Pro plan at $199 a month (plus signup fee), Pro Plus costs $499 a month (plus signup fee), and Elite (even higher cost, contact for pricing). | Service Autopilot's features include instant invoicing, scheduling, route optimization, same-day automated payments, and a reports center to better manage your business. | Best for established, mid-to-large lawn care businesses with multiple crews or high-volume recurring maintenance operations. |
| 6. RazorSync | 2-week free trial, then Solo plan (up to 2 users) costs $85 a month, Team plan (up to 7 users) costs $195 per month, and Pro (up to 15 users) for $439 a month, and an Enterprise plan. | Features include automated billing, at-a-glance customer history, job tracking and scheduling, GPS mapping, SMS and text alerts, estimating and invoicing. | Best for lawn care companies that are growing, as RazorSync has pricing plans that can grow with your business. |
| 7. RealGreen by WorkWave | Prices not on website. You have to fill out a form to find out the price of any of the three different plans, and who wants to do that? | RealGreen features include CRM software, lawn scheduling and work orders, routing, email marketing, and a sales chatbot. | Seems like solid lawn care software for your business, but pricing for its 3 plans is a mystery. Good luck. |
| 8. YardBook | Free Starter plan, Business plan for $34.99 a month, Enterprise plan costs $49.99 every month. | Yardbook's features include estimates, payments, routing, and an upselling suite. | Smart option for small lawn care companies (free plan) with costs increasing as the size of your business grows. |
| 9. ServiceTitan | ServiceTitan doesn't list pricing on its website. A search online suggests ServiceTitan's pricing starts at $245 per month, making it one of your priciest options, especially if you are a new lawn care provider. | Features with ServiceTitan's starter plan include: dispatching, scheduling, call booking, and invoicing. | Large lawn care and landscaping companies. ServiceTitan's pricing is simply way too high for small lawn care and landscaping companies. |
1. ProBase
ProBase is free lawn care software built specifically for lawn care providers running one to five crews and handling 50 to 200-plus stops per week. If you’re spending more time on invoicing and chasing late payments than you are on running routes, ProBase was built to fix that.
ProBase was created by the same team behind LawnStarter, which means the feature set reflects how lawn care businesses actually work — not how a generic software developer thinks they do.
ProBase is simple to use. Sign up, upload your contacts, schedule jobs on the calendar, generate and send invoices, and get tips and reviews from your customers. And it’s all free. How does ProBase make money? ProBase will offer you lawn care jobs near you, and if you claim the job, ProBase gets a cut of the final price.
Key Features
- Job scheduling calendar
- Contact management
- Invoicing and billing
- Payment collection
- Customer tips and reviews
- Job lead marketplace
Cost: FREE
Pros:
✓ Truly free, no monthly fee, no hidden costs for core features; you only pay (via revenue share) if you choose to accept job leads
✓ Built by lawn care people
✓ Simple onboarding
✓ Built-in growth channel
Cons:
✗ Designed for smaller lawn care companies
✗ Newer platform
✗ Limited integrations
User Reviews
- “Finally, software that gets it” Marcus T. — 2 crews, 80 stops/week “I’ve tried three other platforms and spent more time learning the software than running my business. ProBase took me about an hour to set up and I sent my first invoice that same day. The fact that it’s free is almost hard to believe.”
- “Good for where I’m at right now” Delia R. — 1 crew, 55 stops/week “It does exactly what I need — scheduling, invoicing, getting paid. I haven’t used the job leads feature much because I’m pretty booked, but I like knowing it’s there. Would love to see a QuickBooks sync eventually.”
- “Solid start, a few rough edges” Kevin O. — 3 crews, 140 stops/week “The basics work well and my office manager picked it up fast. We’ve had a couple of glitches with invoice delivery and the reporting is pretty thin compared to Jobber. But for free? Hard to complain too much. We’re watching to see how it develops.”
2. LawnStarter
LawnStarter’s free business software is built for the lawn care provider who sources most or all of their jobs through the LawnStarter platform. If that’s you, it’s a genuinely capable all-in-one tool — scheduling, payments, customer ratings, and business tracking are all handled inside a single clean interface, at no cost.
For example, you can pick up jobs near you to fill up your calendar. Once you have jobs lined up, you can review them to create your schedule for the day or week.
LawnStarter processes payments instantly, so there are no long delays. You get a clean and user-friendly interface, and your customers can instantly rate your work — and tip you — to help you grow a reputation as a high-quality lawn care business.
Key Features
- Job marketplace access
- Instant payment processing
- Billing and invoicing
- Customer ratings
- Tippings
- Business health dashboard performance
- Mobile-first design
Cost: FREE
Pros:
✓ Free, no subscription cost
✓ Instant pay
✓ Ratings system builds credibility
✓ Simple interface
✓ Mobile-first design
Cons:
✗ Only useful if you work LawnStarter jobs
✗ Limited business management scope (no QuickBooks integration, for example)
✗ Ratings are public and permanent
User Reviews
- “Best decision I made starting out” Andre M. — solo operator, Orlando, FL “When I was just getting started I had no customers and no software. LawnStarter solved both problems at once. The app is dead simple, and I’ve built up enough 5-star reviews that I’m getting job offers faster than I can take them. For a new operator, this is hard to beat.”
- “Great for LawnStarter jobs, not much else” Brittany S. — 2 crews, Charlotte, NC “I use LawnStarter for probably 30% of my business and the app handles those jobs well — easy scheduling, instant payment, no hassle. But for my own customers I’m still using a separate system. I wish LawnStarter’s app could manage both. Until then it’s a solid piece of the puzzle, just not the whole thing.”
3. LawnPro
LawnPro offers a free version of its software with the basic tools: invoicing, estimates, a client portal, and online payment. LawnPro also has multiple pricing plans with tools ranging from expense tracking to in-app communication.
With over a decade in the industry, LawnPro is designed especially for lawn care professionals. With automated scheduling, route optimization, and real-time QuickBooks integration, LawnPro takes the guesswork out of business management.
The free and basic paid versions work well with LawnStarter’s included features, making this the top pick for LawnStarter pros.
Key Features
- Free version available
- iOS and Android compatible
- Multiple price packages
- SMS Notifications
- Invoicing and estimates
Cost
LawnPro has a free version, and premium packages are billed monthly at $39, $129, and $249.
Pros:
✓ Designed with lawn care in mind
✓ GPS monitoring
✓ User-friendly
✓ Top-rated customer support
Cons:
✗ Invoice system is a little messy
✗ Free version doesn’t include route optimization
User Reviews
- “I like the ability to email customers from the program, the ease of invoicing, and the ease of inputting and updating client information.”
- “My experience with whoever is behind the chatbot has been exceptional. I’ve never had to call them and can do everything from the app or computer.”
- “I like the fact you can track overall time at a specific customer’s property for the whole season. I like the heads-up of the schedule for the week and month.”
4. Jobber
Jobber provides a complete business suite that helps manage your lawn care business. Its user-friendly interface allows you to schedule appointments, optimize routes, generate quotes, and process payments. With the mobile app, you can stay up-to-date on your business from the field.
Jobber has a 14-day free trial and multiple pricing plans, so you can get the services you need without paying for the ones you don’t. Customer reviews praise Jobber’s 24-hour support. Jobber customer service is always on-call to help deal with complications as they arise.
Key Features
- iOS and Android mobile app
- Route optimization and GPS tracking
- Dispatch and job scheduling
- Quote generation
- 24-hour support
- QuickBooks integration
Cost
Packages for an individual start at $21 a month, $70 a month, and $105 per month. Pricing for each plan is for the first month, then prices increase. Prices are higher for plans for 2-5 people, and higher for other tiers of employees. See Jobber website for details.
You also can “supercharge” your business with add-ons including $29 a month for a receptionist, $49 a month for a Pipeline plan, and $79 a month for a marketing suite.
Pros:
✓ 14-day free trial
✓ Multiple pricing plans
✓ iOS and Android apps
✓ User-friendly, even for beginners
✓ Well-reviewed customer support
Cons:
✗ Messy QuickBooks integration
✗ No integrated field communications
✗ Tough to assign backups
User Reviews
- “Is a great product and does what they say it does. It’s a great tool for helping you run your business.”
- “I first started using jobber almost 5 years ago when I decided to test out the free trial. Since that day, I have continued using the software and have grown my business over 400%”
- “I love how easy it is to use for us. Easy to explain and show someone how to use it when that person isn’t tech savvy.”
5. Service Autopilot
Service Autopilot is an efficient tool that keeps your business running smoothly. It automates customer interactions, billing, and crew management, saving you hours of paperwork. With features like Smart Maps for route optimization and GPS tracking, Service Autopilot makes team management easy.
Service Autopilot is not the cheapest option on the market, but you get what you pay for. It gives you access to a vast range of tools and features. With advanced dispatch options, this is a great choice for companies managing four or more vehicles.
Key Features
- iOS/Android compatible
- QuickBooks sync
- Payments and invoice
- Marketing tools
- Multiple payment plans
Cost
Service Autopilot offers packages billed at $49, $199, and $499 per month.
Pros:
- ✓ Includes marketing tools
- ✓ Wide range of tools and features
- ✓ Well-reviewed customer service
Cons:
✗ Premium features cost extra
✗ Not user-friendly for beginners
✗ Additional users cost extra
User Reviews
- “Great company to work with, amazing customer service, and they are always working on developing new features with new technology. Highly recommended.“
- “This software has an entire arsenal of capabilities compared to the cost. It’s a small investment for a product that saves time and money in a ton of ways.”
- “It can become expensive as mobile users are added. It can be difficult to learn because it is complex. Once you understand the system, it is not difficult to use.”
6. RazorSync
RazorSync is an affordable platform that keeps your team connected in the field. The software covers a wide range of industries. If your lawn care company handles snow removal, hardscaping, or landscape construction, RazorSync can help.
RazorSync is one of the more affordable options on this list, but that comes with certain drawbacks. Its customer support network can be less than reliable, so if you’re new to service business software you may want to consider a more user-friendly option.
Key Features
- iOS/Android compatibility
- Dispatch and route optimization
- Live-chat support
- QuickBooks integration
Cost
Packages billed at $85, $195, and $439 per month with an annual contract.
Pros:
✓ Reasonable prices
✓ Quick to learn
✓ Great mobile services
✓ Multi-industry compatibility
Cons:
✗ Support only available Monday-Thursday
✗ Interface not well-organized
User Reviews
- “Easy to dispatch employees, track aged receivables and write out invoices. Great value for what this can do.”
- “Easy to use for the most part, but the training is definitely beneficial. Technical support is second to none.”
- “Integration with QuickBooks desktop is at best quirky, customers created in Razorsync sync to QuickBooks but not the other way around.”
7. RealGreen by WorkWave
RealGreen was recently purchased by service business software giant WorkWave. Now, users of RealGreen Service Assistant get all the support of a 40-year tech company with an interface designed exclusively for green industries.
RealGreen offers a wide range of features, like customer relationship management (CRM) and employee time tracking. Like most other entries on this list, it allows business owners to operate field service management software from a mobile device.
Key Features
- iOS and Android app
- Route tracking and optimization
- QuickBooks integration
- Estimates and invoicing
- Work order management
Cost
RealGreen doesn’t publish its pricing information. Request a demo to learn more about product options.
Pros:
✓ Customer history and contract renewals
✓ Wide variety of features and applications
✓ Robust customer support
✓ Top-rated mobile access
Cons:
✗ Large number of features can become complicated
✗ Issues with reports
✗ Only compatible with RealGreen’s credit card processing software
User Reviews
- “Having the ability for clients to log into their account and make billing changes helps the office staff greatly. Using tablets in the field is a great advantage as well.”
- “The database and customer history is the biggest plus for SA. We have historical data on all of our maintenance customers which makes it super easy to provide maintenance estimates and do contract renewals each year.”
- “It doesn’t integrate with other marketing software like Hubspot. SA tries to be a marketing company, a printing company, a customer service company, an accounting company, essentially it tries to be too many things.”
8. Yardbook
Yardbook is free. For small lawn care companies with one or two vehicles, having business management software available at no cost can be a game-changer. Yardbook provides equipment managing, invoicing, and route optimization through its user-friendly mobile app.
Yardbook covers the basics but leaves out important features like dispatching. This makes it ideal for startup companies breaking into the lawn care industry. As you grow, there are options to purchase additional features, like QuickBooks integration.
Key Features
- Free to use
- User-friendly iOS/Android app
- Designed for small lawn care operations
Cost:
Free Startup plan, Business plan for $34.99 a month, Enterprise plan costs $49.99 every month.
Pros:
✓ Free Starter plan
✓ Beginner-friendly
✓ Inventory management features
✓ Route optimization
✓ Cloud backups
Cons:
✗ Customer support through text/email only
✗ No dispatching features
✗ Limited invoicing capabilities
✗ In-app advertisements get annoying
User Reviews
- “Value for the money initially but over time I stay because I feel like they really listen to our needs and work hard on improving and adding features.”
- “The recurring invoice system would be the only thing I could complain about. I would rather they would just send automatically, instead of having to manually click to send”
- “Yardbook has been an excellent way for me to keep my customer lists, invoices/payments, staffing, equipment, and routes organized. And the best part is that it has been free to help me get started.”
9. ServiceTitan
Though not designed exclusively for lawn care, ServiceTitan software is a leader in field service industries. For lawn care companies interested in branching out into other areas of business operation, ServiceTitan can be a great tool.
Because ServiceTitan works with a variety of industries, it has features other lawn care business software providers don’t. Some of these features may be unnecessary, but some may come in handy. For instance, hazardous chemical management is a great tool for landscaping businesses that handle herbicide and pest control.
Key Features
- iOS and Android app
- Automated scheduling
- GPS route optimization
- Payroll and employee scheduling
- Quotes, invoicing, and payment processing
- Chemical management and tracking
Cost
ServiceTitan doesn’t publish pricing information. Reviews indicate that they average $245 per user per month. Request a quote for accurate pricing.
Pros:
✓ First three months free
✓ Top-rated client portal
✓ Dedicated support manager
✓ Clean, user-friendly interface
Cons:
✗ Designed for other industries
✗ Bugs reported by some reviewers
User Reviews
- “Feature set and workflows are the best in the industry. Support is top notch. Software is reliable.”
- “Customer service takes a while to solve issues and communicate. The Marketing Pro feature can use some improvement, though it’s far above what the competitors offer.”
- “Lots of features. Some useless, some not. I can see how the features would work for other companies but for us we ended up turning off a good amount of them as they added a lot of unnecessary steps.”
Buyers Guide
What is Lawn Care Software?
Lawn care software is any computer or mobile program that helps a lawn care business run efficiently and maximize cash flow. Most business software marketed toward lawn care companies provides a similar range of features detailed below:
Scheduling
Manages employee timesheets and schedules clients for one-time or recurring services. Most business software will automatically arrange a schedule for maximum workflow.
Job Tracking and Management
Assigns employees to specific jobs and tracks their hours worked to provide accurate pricing to customers.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
A set of tools that help you keep track of your lawn care company’s relationships with new clients and reach new customers. Service history tracking, complaint management, and communication all fall under this umbrella.
Invoicing
Tracks all services performed for a customer’s account and sends bills to customers automatically upon completion of service.
Route Optimization
Creates the most efficient route to perform all jobs on a daily schedule. Eliminates wasted time and fuel costs. Some software will update routes for delays and cancellations in real-time.
Equipment and Inventory Management
Keeps track of your lawn care machinery and inventory of supplies (herbicide, fertilizer, etc.) Some software can send notifications when equipment is due for maintenance or inventory needs a resupply.
Some comparisons of lawn care software:
FAQ About Lawn Care Business Software
That depends on what you need for your business and how much you can afford to spend monthly or annually. According to our research, compiled from several independent tech review sites, ProBase is the best free business software for small- to medium-sized lawn care businesses. LawnPro is also top-rated and has a free version that works well for LawnStarter-affiliated pros.
Business software suites can cost anywhere from under $50 per month to over $250. Some services offer multiple pricing plans with different sets of features, and others charge based on the number of technicians using the software.
Yes. ProBase and LawnStarter are free, and LawnPro has a free version available. Additionally, almost every option on the above list has a free trial or demo available.
Which Lawn Care Software Is Best for You?
Any of the software options above will help you to better manage your lawn care business. LawnStarter’s platform also offers route optimization and handles all of your billing. If you have your own customers, in addition to LawnStarter customers, ProBase is your best free option to manage everything in one place.
If you have questions about LawnStarter’s platform and ways you can better use the services, call or text LawnStarter Pro Support at 855-800-4872 Monday through Saturday.
Editor’s Note: Former LawnStarter writer/editor Stephen Kime contributed to this report.
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