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Head-to-head · Landscaping Software

Plannit vs Arborgold

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Plannit #5 in Landscaping Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Plannit
Arborgold #11 in Landscaping Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Arborgold

Plannit leads on 2 checks, Arborgold on 0, and 5 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 scorePlannit · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting pricePlannit · $49/mo
  • Free planonly Plannit

Plannit scores higher on our rubric for landscaping software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #11.

Plannit offers free plan; Arborgold doesn't. Plannit is cheaper to start at $49/user/mo against $129/user/mo.

Plannit is the better fit for teams wanting free entry and broad coverage. Arborgold is the better fit for growing firms wanting deep field and billing tools.

  • Plannit fits best

    Teams wanting free entry and broad coverage

  • Arborgold fits best

    Growing firms wanting deep field and billing tools

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Side by side

Feature Plannit 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Arborgold 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.3
Ranking #5 in Landscaping Software #11 in Landscaping Software
Best for Teams wanting free entry and broad coverage Growing firms wanting deep field and billing tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $49/mo (best) $129/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Plannit 5/5 · Arborgold 5/5
Recurring jobs ✓ ✓
Route optimization ✓ ✓
Estimates and proposals ✓ ✓
Client messaging ✓ ✓
Invoicing and payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Ios Ios
Crew or user limit 3 users Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan covers customers, scheduling, work orders, quotes, and payments
  • Supports recurring visits, dispatch, routes, GPS, and mobile field work
  • Paid tiers add accounting sync, API access, and advanced operations
  • Combines estimating, scheduling, routing, GPS, invoicing, and job costing
  • Supports recurring services, customer portals, payments, and crew applications
  • Integrates with QuickBooks, Google Calendar, Gmail, Outlook, and Twilio
Cons
  • QuickBooks synchronization starts on the Premium plan
  • Routes and GPS are not included in the Free forever or Pro plans
  • API and integrations are limited to the Grow plan
  • No free plan is available
  • Job costing, inventory, and renewals start with the Professional plan
  • Plant mapping, sales automation, and equipment tracking require Enterprise
Our verdict

Plannit is field-service management software for lawn-care and landscaping companies. It brings customer and lead management, recurring-visit scheduling, crew dispatch, work orders, route planning, GPS tracking, estimates, invoicing,…

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Arborgold is business management software for lawn-care, landscaping, tree-care, pest-control, horticultural, and snow-removal companies. It brings customer relationship management, estimates, proposals, e-signature approval, recurring and…

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  1. PlannitLandscaping Software 8.9Free plan
  2. ArborgoldLandscaping Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Plannit — where it wins

    • Free plan covers customers, scheduling, work orders, quotes, and payments
    • Supports recurring visits, dispatch, routes, GPS, and mobile field work
    • Paid tiers add accounting sync, API access, and advanced operations

    Where it doesn't

    • QuickBooks synchronization starts on the Premium plan
    • Routes and GPS are not included in the Free forever or Pro plans
    • API and integrations are limited to the Grow plan

  • Arborgold — where it wins

    • Combines estimating, scheduling, routing, GPS, invoicing, and job costing
    • Supports recurring services, customer portals, payments, and crew applications
    • Integrates with QuickBooks, Google Calendar, Gmail, Outlook, and Twilio

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Job costing, inventory, and renewals start with the Professional plan
    • Plant mapping, sales automation, and equipment tracking require Enterprise

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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