Gopher
6.4#22 in landscaping software$69, paid onceWebWindows
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Lawn Buddy
7.3#4 in landscaping softwareFrom $12 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Gopher | Lawn Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks | Basic can import a customer list from QuickBooks; Plus and Pro can export invoice, payment, and customer data, with the export requiring U.S. desktop QuickBooks Pro or higher, version 2012 or newer. | QuickBooks Online sync is available on every plan, including Lite. |
| Support | The maker says pre-sales and technical support are provided by email and links to a user manual. | Phone support is included on every plan, including Lite; the listed hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Central. |
Gopher plans
- Gopher 4 Basic — upgrade from Gopher 2006$69, paid once
- Gopher 4 Basic — new license$99, paid once
- Gopher 4 Plus — upgrade from Gopher 2006$149, paid once
- Gopher 4 Plus — new license$199, paid once
- Gopher 4 Pro — upgrade from Gopher 2006$199, paid once
- Gopher 4 Pro — new license$249, paid once
Lawn Buddy plans
- LiteFree
- Standard$12 a month
- Pro$39 a month
- Exclusive$78 a month
Pick Gopher if…
Gopher suits lawn care companies needing Windows-based scheduling, routing, estimating, invoicing, and material planning. Plus or Pro fits operations requiring payment processing, QuickBooks exports, or employee and equipment tracking.
Pick Lawn Buddy if…
Lawn Buddy is aimed at lawn care and landscaping businesses organizing jobs, crews, estimates, routes, and payments. Its free single-user plan may suit an individual provider, while larger crews need Pro or Exclusive for unlimited crew members.