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Head-to-head · Landscaping Software

Plannit vs Lawn Buddy

  • 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
Lawn Buddy #6 in Landscaping Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Lawn Buddy

Plannit leads on 1 check, Lawn Buddy on 0, 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 scorePlannit · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

Plannit scores higher on our rubric for landscaping software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Plannit leads on crew or user limit: 3 users versus 1 users.

Plannit is the better fit for teams wanting free entry and broad coverage. Lawn Buddy is the better fit for budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools.

  • Plannit fits best

    Teams wanting free entry and broad coverage

  • Lawn Buddy fits best

    Budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools

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Side by side

Feature Plannit 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Lawn Buddy 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.8
Ranking #5 in Landscaping Software #6 in Landscaping Software
Best for Teams wanting free entry and broad coverage Budget-conscious operators needing rich field tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $49/mo $140/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
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
Integrations 5 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Plannit 5/5 · Lawn Buddy 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 (best) 1 users
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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. PlannitLandscaping Software 8.9Free plan
  2. Lawn BuddyLandscaping Software 8.8Free plan

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

  • 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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