2026 software comparison
Compare the tools Mow Quote includes
A named comparison of satellite measurement, cost-based quoting, Quote Health, recurring scheduling, route tools and profitability reporting.
Restricted capabilities show whether a higher tier or add-on is required.
Estimating and quote protection
Mow Quote starts before the calendar.
It measures the property, forecasts the work, applies the operator's real costs and checks the result before the quote is sent.
Highlights: Green labels show capabilities available without an upgrade.
| Software | Entry access | Satellite lawn measurement | Time and cost-based quoting | Pre-send quote health check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mow Quote | Free tier No account required for quoting |
Included in free tier | Included in free tier | Included in free tier |
| MOQO | Pro, A$24.99/month | Available in entry tier | Available in entry tier | None identified |
| Mow Ops | Basic, A$40/month | None identified | Available in entry tier | None identified |
| ServiceM8 | Free tier Account required |
None identified | Included in free tier | None identified |
| Jobber | Core, US$49/month for one user | None identified | Higher tier required | None identified |
| QuoteIQ | Essentials, US$29.99/month | Higher tier required | Higher tier required | None identified |
| Tradify | Lite, A$48 per user/month excluding GST | None identified | Higher tier required | None identified |
Scheduling and running the work
An accepted Mow Quote job keeps its customer, property, quoted services, expected duration and price as it moves into the schedule.
The comparison below stays within that operating workflow and does not list unrelated competitor features.
Green labels show capabilities available without an upgrade.
| Software | Recurring scheduling | Route tools | Profitability reporting | Phone, tablet and browser access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mow Quote | Included in free tier | Included in free tier | Included in free tier | Included in free tier iOS, Android, web |
| MOQO | None identified | None identified | None identified | iPhone and Android only |
| Mow Ops | Available in entry tier | Available in entry tier Advanced routing requires a higher tier |
Higher tier required | Available in entry tier iOS, Android, web |
| ServiceM8 | Included in free tier | Included in free tier | Higher tier required | Included in free tier iOS, limited Android, web |
| Jobber | Available in entry tier | Higher tier required | Higher tier required | Available in entry tier iOS, Android, web |
| QuoteIQ | Available in entry tier | Higher tier required | Higher tier required | Available in entry tier iOS, Android, web |
| Tradify | Higher tier required | None identified | Higher tier required | Available in entry tier iOS, Android, web |
What Mow Quote is designed to protect
The quote should protect the margin before the calendar fills.
The schedule should carry the work forward without losing the assumptions that produced the price.
Start with the property and the way you work
Measure the lawn from satellite, then estimate mowing time from your mower's cutting width, overlap, operating speed, bagging choice and real-world efficiency.
Gardening, hedging, tree work, brush cutting and mulch use productivity rates that you set and refine.
The result follows your operation rather than forcing every operator onto the same industry average.
Recover the costs the job creates
Mow Quote brings labour, vehicles, equipment, travel, loading, unbilled time, overhead recovery and the profit goal into the quote calculation.
The minimum-charge calculator shows the practical floor for the selected crew and equipment.
Quote Health then grades each calculable service as healthy, needs review or below target before the quote is sent.
Carry the accepted work into operations
Saved quotes can be shared through secure customer links on Basic and Professional.
Accepted work can be booked from the exact saved quote revision, with its services, total and estimated duration attached.
Scheduling, block-outs, preferred service days, travel buffers and location-based ordering help organise the work.
Professional adds worker permissions, assigned calendars, cross-workspace conflict protection and advanced scheduling.
Review the result
Completed jobs feed revenue, cost, profit and margin reporting.
Costs can be reviewed by labour, fuel, overhead and other categories for the selected period.
QuickBooks Online, Xero and FreshBooks workflows keep invoices connected to the accounting system when required.
Comparison notes
What does "None identified" mean?
We did not find the capability in the provider's website, pricing, help material or current app-store description when these sources were checked. It may exist privately or in beta, but it was not publicly documented.
Why are prices shown only for entry access?
Entry pricing shows the starting commitment without turning the comparison into a competitor price list. Feature access labels state whether availability is included without an upgrade or requires a higher tier or add-on.
Why are some competitor capabilities not included?
This page compares only capabilities Mow Quote currently offers. It is not a catalogue or advertisement for unrelated competitor features.
Where did the comparison information come from?
The review used official pricing pages, product pages, help material and current app-store listings. These sources were checked on 22 August 2026.
Sources
- Mow Quote features and Mow Quote pricing
- MOQO product information and Australian App Store listing
- Mow Ops features and Mow Ops pricing
- ServiceM8 Australian pricing
- Jobber pricing and route optimisation guide
- QuoteIQ pricing and MapMeasure Pro usage guide
- Tradify Australian pricing
Disclosure: Mow Quote publishes this comparison.
Competitors appear only against capabilities Mow Quote currently offers.
Entry prices and published product information were checked on 22 August 2026.
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