Gopher
Gopher: A route-focused Windows system for small landscaping teams with desktop workflows. Ranked #30 of 31 in Landscaping Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for small teams using traditional desktop workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forSmall teams using traditional desktop workflows
- Free planNo
- Recurring jobsYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Route-based scheduling supports recurring and one-time landscaping jobs.
- Estimates, invoicing, payments, inventory, and tax reporting work together.
- Pro adds employee, chemical-application, and equipment tracking.
Where it doesn't
- No dedicated mobile platforms are available.
- Pricing information is dated and subject to change.
- Its integration set is limited to QuickBooks and Stripe.
Our verdict on Gopher
Gopher is desktop software for lawn-care and landscaping companies using Windows, with web deployment also available. It brings route-based scheduling, recurring contracts, one-time jobs, crew assignments, customer and property records, estimates, invoices, payments, inventory, and reporting into one system. Small and mid-market teams that still organize work around Windows computers are the clearest fit, particularly businesses managing regular maintenance routes alongside one-time jobs.
The product is sold as a perpetual license for the current major version rather than a recurring subscription. Gopher 4 Basic covers billing and scheduling on Windows. Gopher 4 Plus adds emailed invoices, credit-card processing through Stripe, advanced scheduling tools, and a QuickBooks Pro link. Gopher 4 Pro adds chemical-application tracking, equipment tracking, employee scheduling, and timesheets. The pricing page lists a starting price of 149, while its listed prices are dated July 1, 2016 and subject to change, so buyers should treat the displayed pricing as historical guidance rather than a current subscription comparison.
Route management is the product’s defining strength. Recurring contracts and multi-step job series support ongoing maintenance, while crew and route assignment connects scheduling with field operations. Estimates can be converted into invoices, and the system also handles accounts receivable, payments, sales-tax reporting, material-usage history, and inventory tracking. QuickBooks and Stripe cover accounting and card processing connections, but the ecosystem remains focused. Teams wanting dedicated mobile platforms or broader client communication capabilities should consider another product; teams seeking Windows-centered scheduling and back-office administration may find Gopher a closer fit.
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Gopher fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Recurring jobs | Yes |
| Route optimization | Yes |
| Estimates and proposals | Yes |
| Client messaging | No |
| Invoicing and payments | Yes |
| Mobile access | Web |
| Crew or user limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Desktop, Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: QuickBooks, Stripe |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | gophersoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Gopher integrations
Gopher lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
Alternatives to Gopher
- JobberA broad field-service toolkit with strong scheduling, payments, and mobile workflows.9.3
- AspireA broad platform for landscape firms managing crews, jobs, routing, and back-office work.9.2
- RealGreenAn operations suite for landscaping businesses managing recurring work, crews, routes, and payments.9.1
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