Head-to-head · Snow Removal Software
Plow360 vs CrewNest
Plow360 leads on 1 check, CrewNest on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCrewNest · 10.0/10
- Lowest starting pricePlow360 · $20/mo
- Free planonly CrewNest
CrewNest scores higher on our rubric for snow removal software: 10.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #2.
CrewNest offers free plan; Plow360 doesn't. Plow360 is cheaper to start at $20/mo against $29/mo.
Plow360 is the better fit for budget-conscious snow service teams. CrewNest is the better fit for small operators wanting a free starting plan.
- Plow360 fits best
Budget-conscious snow service teams
- CrewNest fits best
Small operators wanting a free starting plan
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Side by side
| Feature | Plow360 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | CrewNest 10.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Snow Removal Software | #3 in Snow Removal Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious snow service teams | Small operators wanting a free starting plan |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $20/mo (best) | $29/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Plow360 6/6 · CrewNest 6/6 | ||
| Route planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crew scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Property management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing and billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Plow360 is snow removal and property-maintenance software for solo operators and snow service teams. It brings job tracking, route building, crew assignment, property maps, dispatch visibility, quotes, invoicing, payment tracking, and… Read the review → |
CrewNest is field service management software for snow removal crews and other crew-based service businesses. Its workflow spans customer and property management, job scheduling, route dispatch, snow-event logging, salt and deicer… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Plow360 — where it wins
- GPS, weather, photo, timestamp, and materials tracking
- Visual routing with optimization for up to 150 locations
- Offline mobile apps plus dispatch maps and customer portals
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Team pricing starts at $40+/month and scales with site capacity
- Subscription refunds are not provided
CrewNest — where it wins
- Free Forever plan includes scheduling, invoicing, and offline operation
- Snow-event logs capture weather, GPS, timestamps, and photos
- Route optimization, dispatch, deicer calculations, and portals cover core workflows
Where it doesn't
- The Free Forever plan does not include the Pro feature set
- Integration coverage centers on QuickBooks
- Advanced customer-facing and routing tools require the Pro plan
- Plow3608.8/10 · From $20/mo · 14-day trial
Detailed snow workflows, mobile operations, and billing at a low monthly starting price.
Visit Plow360Full verdict → - CrewNest10.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $29/mo · 14-day trial
A practical snow-operations platform with a capable free plan and focused paid upgrades.
Visit CrewNestFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026