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Head-to-head · Lawn Care Software

MowProHQ vs Arborgold

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
MowProHQ #6 in Lawn Care Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit MowProHQ
Arborgold #8 in Lawn Care Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Arborgold

MowProHQ leads on 2 checks, Arborgold on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Lowest starting priceMowProHQ · $39/mo
  • Free planonly MowProHQ
  • Free trialonly MowProHQ

MowProHQ and Arborgold score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for lawn care software; MowProHQ sits at #6 and Arborgold at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

MowProHQ offers free plan; Arborgold doesn't. MowProHQ is cheaper to start at $39/mo against $129/mo.

MowProHQ is the better fit for small lawn crews starting with a free plan. Arborgold is the better fit for landscape businesses needing deep operational coverage.

  • MowProHQ fits best

    Small lawn crews starting with a free plan

  • Arborgold fits best

    Landscape businesses needing deep operational coverage

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Side by side

Feature MowProHQ 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Arborgold 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #6 in Lawn Care Software #8 in Lawn Care Software
Best for Small lawn crews starting with a free plan Landscape businesses needing deep operational coverage
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $39/mo (best) $129/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 7 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MowProHQ 1/5 · Arborgold 1/5
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Route optimization ✓ ✓
Estimates & invoicing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Customer portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Crew seats included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes CRM, scheduling, quotes, invoicing and card payments
  • Recurring service plans, route tools and property estimates support lawn workflows
  • Web, iOS and Android access with customer portal and crew GPS features
  • Combines estimates, recurring scheduling, routing, crew tracking, and invoicing
  • Professional adds job costing, renewals, and inventory management
  • Connects with QuickBooks, Google Calendar, SiteOne Landscape, and LandscapeHub
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to two team members
  • Route optimization and dispatch start with the $39/month Growth plan
  • Marketing tools such as review automation require the $89/month Pro plan
  • No free plan; Starter begins at $129 per month with annual billing
  • Job costing and inventory management require the Professional plan
  • Enterprise features such as equipment tracking require the $499 annual-billing plan
Our verdict

For lawn care and landscaping operators, MowProHQ brings customer and property records, recurring scheduling, estimates, invoicing, payments, crew tools, messaging and website features into one dashboard. Owners can manage work through the…

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Arborgold brings customer management, estimates, proposals, scheduling, routing, crew tracking, invoicing, and payments into one system for lawn-care, landscaping, tree-care, pest-control, horticultural, and snow-removal businesses. Its…

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  1. MowProHQLawn Care Software 7.9Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. ArborgoldLawn Care Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MowProHQ — where it wins

    • Free plan includes CRM, scheduling, quotes, invoicing and card payments
    • Recurring service plans, route tools and property estimates support lawn workflows
    • Web, iOS and Android access with customer portal and crew GPS features

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to two team members
    • Route optimization and dispatch start with the $39/month Growth plan
    • Marketing tools such as review automation require the $89/month Pro plan
  • Arborgold — where it wins

    • Combines estimates, recurring scheduling, routing, crew tracking, and invoicing
    • Professional adds job costing, renewals, and inventory management
    • Connects with QuickBooks, Google Calendar, SiteOne Landscape, and LandscapeHub

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Starter begins at $129 per month with annual billing
    • Job costing and inventory management require the Professional plan
    • Enterprise features such as equipment tracking require the $499 annual-billing plan
  • MowProHQ7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A free starting tier covers core work; paid plans add routing, team tools and marketing features.

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  • Arborgold7.9/10 · Paid

    Broad lawn-care operations software, from estimates and routing to invoicing and job costing.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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