Alternatives · Field Service
Lawn Buddy alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Lawn Buddy alternative for most people is Jobber (2.8 GPA), second in our ranking of field service apps.
Lawn Buddy compared with 4 alternatives: Jobber, LMN, GorillaDesk and Service Autopilot.
Lawn Buddy has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn BuddyThis tool | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jobber | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| LMN | From $297/mo | No | Web |
| GorillaDesk | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Service Autopilot | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Lawn Buddy starts at $12 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Jobber, LMN and GorillaDesk score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Lawn Buddy
Jobber
Quotes, scheduling and payments for home service businesses
- Jobber starts at $29 per month for 1 user, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Jobber has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Lawn Buddy.
- Jobber also covers business texting and appointment booking.
- Jobber does not cover reports, which Lawn Buddy does.
Suits: Lawn care, cleaning and other home service businesses with recurring visits
LMN
Landscaping software with budgeting, estimating and job costing
- LMN starts at $297 per month and up, billed monthly, after a one-time onboarding fee.
- LMN has no free plan, unlike Lawn Buddy.
- LMN lists no iOS and Android apps, which Lawn Buddy has.
- LMN also covers dashboards.
Suits: Landscape maintenance and design-build companies
GorillaDesk
Field service software for pest control, lawn care and pool routes
- GorillaDesk starts at $49 per month for 1 route schedule, billed monthly.
- GorillaDesk has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Lawn Buddy.
- GorillaDesk also covers time clock, appointment booking and review collection.
- GorillaDesk does not cover time tracking and reports, which Lawn Buddy does.
Suits: Pest control companies that must keep chemical use records
Service Autopilot
Scheduling and invoicing software for lawn, cleaning and pest firms
- Service Autopilot starts at $49 per month, billed annually, plus a sign-up fee.
- Service Autopilot has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Lawn Buddy.
- Service Autopilot lists no iOS and Android apps, which Lawn Buddy has.
- Service Autopilot also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Lawn, landscape, cleaning and snow businesses
Limits worth knowing in Lawn Buddy
- Card processing fees are 4.8% + $.30 on the free plan and fall to 2.9% + $.30 on Pro and Exclusive; the fee can be passed to the payer.
- Time tracking and on-the-way texts are limited to the Exclusive plan, and routes and the crew app start at Pro.
- The pricing page shows annual totals (not monthly figures) in its toggle.
- Built for lawn care and similar outdoor service work.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lawn Buddy?
The alternatives to Lawn Buddy in this directory are Jobber, LMN, GorillaDesk and Service Autopilot. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lawn Buddy.
Is there a free alternative to Lawn Buddy?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Jobber, GorillaDesk and Service Autopilot offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.