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Head-to-head · Landscaping Software

Jobber vs Lawn Buddy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Jobber #1 in Landscaping Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Jobber
Lawn Buddy #6 in Landscaping Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Lawn Buddy

Jobber leads on 0 checks, Lawn Buddy on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJobber · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Lawn Buddy
  • Free trialonly Jobber
  • Most featuresLawn Buddy · 5 of 5

Jobber scores higher on our rubric for landscaping software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Lawn Buddy offers free plan; Jobber doesn't.

Jobber is the better fit for small to midsize teams seeking strong value. Lawn Buddy is the better fit for budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools.

  • Jobber fits best

    Small to midsize teams seeking strong value

  • Lawn Buddy fits best

    Budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools

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Side by side

Feature Jobber 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Lawn Buddy 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #1 in Landscaping Software #6 in Landscaping Software
Best for Small to midsize teams seeking strong value Budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $140/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 100+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Jobber 3/5 · Lawn Buddy 5/5
Recurring jobs ✓ ✓
Route optimization ✓ ✓
Estimates and proposals Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Invoicing and payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Not checked yet Ios
Crew or user limit Not checked yet 1 users
Our review
Pros
  • Route optimization, recurring jobs, GPS visibility, and mobile field workflows
  • Quotes, invoices, approvals, reminders, and online or in-person payments
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Client Hub and accounting integrations
  • Free Lite plan covers customers, scheduling, invoicing, and QuickBooks sync
  • Aerial measurement, estimates, inventory, payments, and recurring jobs
  • Pro adds route optimization, crew tracking, and unlimited crew members
Cons
  • No ongoing free plan; pricing starts at $29 per month billed annually
  • Core includes 1 user, which limits the entry plan for larger crews
  • Core app workflows generally do not support offline use
  • Only QuickBooks Online is listed as an integration
  • Lite and Standard are single-user plans
  • Time tracking is reserved for the Exclusive tier
Our verdict

Jobber is field service management software for home and commercial service businesses, supporting solo operators and multi-crew teams. It brings scheduling, map-based routing, quotes, recurring jobs, customer communication, invoicing,…

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Lawn Buddy is business management software for lawn care and landscaping companies, covering customer communications, job scheduling, estimates, invoicing, payments, crews, routing, property measurement, and inventory. It fits…

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  1. JobberLandscaping Software 9.314-day trial
  2. Lawn BuddyLandscaping Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jobber — where it wins

    • Route optimization, recurring jobs, GPS visibility, and mobile field workflows
    • Quotes, invoices, approvals, reminders, and online or in-person payments
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Client Hub and accounting integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No ongoing free plan; pricing starts at $29 per month billed annually
    • Core includes 1 user, which limits the entry plan for larger crews
    • Core app workflows generally do not support offline use

  • Lawn Buddy — where it wins

    • Free Lite plan covers customers, scheduling, invoicing, and QuickBooks sync
    • Aerial measurement, estimates, inventory, payments, and recurring jobs
    • Pro adds route optimization, crew tracking, and unlimited crew members

    Where it doesn't

    • Only QuickBooks Online is listed as an integration
    • Lite and Standard are single-user plans
    • Time tracking is reserved for the Exclusive tier

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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