Landscaping industry

Best Software for Landscaping companies (2026 Guide)

Landscaping and lawn care businesses need route-based scheduling, recurring billing, and crew tracking that doesn't break in busy season.

Common problems we hear from landscaping companies

  • Routing crews across recurring stops
  • Tracking time across multiple properties
  • Selling and renewing annual contracts
  • Weather-driven schedule shuffles

Comparison table

The top 5 tools for landscaping companies, side by side.

SoftwareCategoryStarting priceFree trialRatingBest forVisit
JobberAll-in-one$29/moYes 4.7Owner-operators and crews of 2–15 in trades and home services.Visit
YardbookAll-in-oneFreeYes 4.3Solo and small lawn care operators just getting started.Visit
MarkateAll-in-one$19/moYes 4.2Solo cleaners, landscapers, and very small crews.Visit
FreshBooksInvoicing$19/moYes 4.5Solo contractors and small service teams that bill by the job.Visit
PipedriveCRM$14/user/moYes 4.5Outbound sales teams in trades and home services.Visit

Top 5 software picks for landscaping companies

#1

Jobber

All-in-one

4.7

Jobber helps home service businesses quote, schedule, invoice, and get paid — all from one app.

  • Excellent mobile apps for field crews
  • Built-in payments and automated follow-ups
  • Client hub for self-serve quote approvals

Starting price

$29/mo

Free trialVisit site
#2

Yardbook

All-in-one

4.3

Yardbook is the most popular free CRM for lawn care and landscaping.

  • Generous free tier
  • Built for lawn care
  • Route optimization

Starting price

Free

Free trialVisit site
#3

Markate

All-in-one

4.2

Markate is a budget-friendly field service CRM for cleaners and small crews.

  • Very affordable
  • Recurring jobs built in
  • Online booking included

Starting price

$19/mo

Free trialVisit site
#4

FreshBooks

Invoicing

4.5

FreshBooks makes invoicing, expenses, and time tracking simple for service pros.

  • Beautiful, simple invoices
  • Great mobile UX
  • Solid time tracking and projects

Starting price

$19/mo

Free trialVisit site
4.5

Pipedrive is a simple, visual CRM optimized for sales reps and pipeline management.

  • Clean drag-and-drop pipeline
  • Affordable per-seat pricing
  • Great mobile app

Starting price

$14/user/mo

Free trialVisit site

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Frequently asked questions

What software do landscaping companies use?+

Most landscaping companies use field service software like Jobber or Yardbook to handle scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and customer follow-ups in one app.

What is the best software for landscaping companies in 2026?+

Our top pick this year is Jobber — it balances price, features, and ease of use better than any other option we tested.

How much does landscaping software cost?+

Entry-level field service software starts around $29/mo. Enterprise platforms can run several hundred dollars per user per month.

Do I need a separate CRM and invoicing tool?+

Not usually. Modern all-in-one tools like Jobber bundle CRM, scheduling, and invoicing. Standalone CRMs only make sense if you have a dedicated sales team.

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