Head-to-head · Landscaping Software
Lawn Buddy vs LawnPro
Lawn Buddy leads on 0 checks, LawnPro on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLawn Buddy · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
Lawn Buddy scores higher on our rubric for landscaping software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
On mobile access, Lawn Buddy gives you Ios where LawnPro offers Android. LawnPro leads on crew or user limit: 3 users versus 1 users.
Lawn Buddy is the better fit for budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools. LawnPro is the better fit for small lawn businesses wanting free core software.
- Lawn Buddy fits best
Budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools
- LawnPro fits best
Small lawn businesses wanting free core software
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Side by side
| Feature | Lawn Buddy 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | LawnPro 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #6 in Landscaping Software | #7 in Landscaping Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools | Small lawn businesses wanting free core software |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $140/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 2,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Lawn Buddy 5/5 · LawnPro 5/5 | ||
| Recurring jobs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route optimization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Estimates and proposals | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Ios | Android |
| Crew or user limit | 1 users | 3 users (best) |
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| Our verdict | 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… Read the review → |
LawnPro is cloud-based software for lawn care, landscaping, and other field service businesses. It brings customer CRM, client portals, recurring and one-time scheduling, crew assignment, estimates, invoicing, online payments, reporting,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
LawnPro — where it wins
- Free Solo plan covers scheduling, quotes, invoices, payments, and reporting
- Grow adds route optimization, bulk scheduling, and time tracking
- Plus connects messaging, auto-charges, QuickBooks Sync, and priority support
Where it doesn't
- Free Solo is limited to one user
- Route optimization is an add-on for Solo and Startup
- Advanced capabilities are distributed across higher-tier plans
- Lawn Buddy8.8/10 · Free plan
A practical landscaping platform with a free entry tier and increasingly deep field tools.
Visit Lawn BuddyFull verdict → - LawnPro8.7/10 · Free plan
A capable free-starting field service system for small lawn businesses.
Visit LawnProFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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