Head-to-head · Lawn Care Software
MowProHQ vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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, 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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.
Visit MowProHQFull verdict → - Arborgold7.9/10 · Paid
Broad lawn-care operations software, from estimates and routing to invoicing and job costing.
Visit ArborgoldFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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