Best Proposal Software for Landscaping Companies (2026)

The best proposal software for landscaping companies in 2026 is QuoteIQ, and I'll say up front that I co-founded it and run my own pressure cleaning business on it, so I have a stake in this ranking. It turns any estimate into a branded proposal with photos, reviews, Good/Better/Best options, and a phone signature, starting at $29.99 a month. Below are all eight options with each vendor's published pricing.

TL;DR

• QuoteIQ: from $29.99/month. Best all-round for 2 to 15 person crews.

• Jobber: from $49/month. A simple quote-to-invoice flow.

• LMN: from $297/month. Best for budget-based landscape bids.

• Arborgold: from $149/month. Best for design-heavy proposals.

• PRO Landscape+: pricing on request. Best for design-build presentations.

• Housecall Pro, Service Autopilot, and Aspire: tiered options, maintenance routes, and large commercial work.

How I Picked These

I co-founded QuoteIQ and run my pressure cleaning business on it, so it is number one because that is my honest position, and I back it with specifics below. I'm not a landscaper, so I weighted what matters to crews of 2 to 15 people: how fast a proposal goes out from a phone, whether customers can sign on theirs, options, measuring, and the cost once you add users. Competitor figures come from each vendor's own pricing and feature pages, checked October 2026, on standard monthly billing. I haven't run these competitors on my own jobs, so their entries reflect what each vendor publishes, and I say so where pricing sits behind a demo.

Quick Comparison

1. QuoteIQ — Best Overall for Landscaping Proposals

What it is

QuoteIQ is the field service CRM I co-founded and run my own business on. Any estimate can go out as a branded proposal with your company story, services, photo gallery, and customer reviews, which the customer reads as one scrolling page and signs on their phone. For landscapers that includes Good/Better/Best options, seasonal packages, required deposits, and direct conversion of an accepted estimate into a recurring maintenance subscription.

Pricing

Plans run Essentials $29.99, Beginner $74.99, Pro $149.99, Elite $299, and Max $699 a month, with a 14-day trial. Included users are 1, 2, 4, 10, and 20, and extra seats are $25 per person per month. Proposals and e-signatures come on every plan; MapMeasure Pro satellite measuring of lawns, beds, and patios starts on Beginner.

Where it fits

Crews of 2 to 15 with 20 to 100 or more recurring clients who quote from the truck. The MapMeasure screenshot attaches to the estimate, so customers see what you measured. See my landscaping quoting software ranking and property measurement ranking for landscaping.

Tradeoffs

Each proposal costs 100 IQ Credits once per estimate on Essentials, Beginner, and Pro (monthly credits: 500, 1,500, and 3,000), and is free during the trial and on Elite and Max. QuoteIQ prices from your price book and line items, not a budget and production rates like LMN and Aspire, and it is not a CAD design tool. Want to see one built? Book a demo.

2. Jobber — Best for a Simple Quote-to-Cash Flow

What it is

Jobber is the field service app most landscapers hear about first. Its quotes support templates, photos, optional line items, and client approval plus deposits in the client hub, and it has a landscaping software page.

Pricing

Jobber's pricing page lists Core at $49, Connect at $139, Grow at $199, and Plus at $499 a month on monthly billing, with $29 per extra user.

Where it fits

Solo operators and small crews that want one tool to quote, schedule, and invoice.

Tradeoffs

Rich-visual quotes and optional line items are listed from the $139 Connect plan, and extra users add up at $29 each.

3. LMN — Best for Budget-Driven Landscape Bids

What it is

LMN, part of Granum, builds estimates around your budget and planned profit, generates proposals from templates for work like sod and patios, and turns a signed contract into a crew job plan.

Pricing

LMN's pricing page lists Starter at $297 a month for one office or crew-lead license plus five crew licenses, Professional at $648, and Enterprise through sales.

Where it fits

Companies that want job costing tied to every bid.

Tradeoffs

The $297 entry price is a big step up for a crew under ten, and the budget-first method takes setup time.

4. Arborgold — Best for Design-Heavy Proposals

What it is

Arborgold offers unlimited proposal templates, a plant and hardscape design library, property photos, automated proposal follow-ups, and a mobile sales estimator.

Pricing

Arborgold's pricing page shows Starter at $149, Professional at $343, and Enterprise at $573 a month on monthly billing.

Where it fits

Landscape, lawn, and tree companies whose reps present designs, in a system built for landscaping businesses.

Tradeoffs

Office and mobile users are priced separately, and I couldn't confirm an e-signature step on its proposal page.

5. PRO Landscape+ — Best for Design-Build Sales Presentations

What it is

PRO Landscape+ is landscape design software with photo imaging, CAD, 3D, and AI tools that produce an estimate and sales presentation from your own prices, plus tablet apps.

Pricing

PRO Landscape+ doesn't publish pricing on the pages I read; you request a demo to get a number.

Where it fits

Designers and design-build firms that sell on renderings of the finished yard.

Tradeoffs

The pages I read focus on design and presentation, not scheduling or billing, so plan on pairing it with a field service system.

6. Housecall Pro — Best for Tiered Good, Better, Best Options

What it is

Housecall Pro has a sales proposal tool for building proposals on your phone with good, better, best packages, images, and e-signature notifications, plus a landscaping and lawn software page.

Pricing

Housecall Pro's pricing page lists Basic at $79 for one user, Essentials at $189 for five, and Max at $329 for eight plus $35 per extra user, and it places the proposal tool on Max.

Where it fits

Crews that sell bigger jobs with side-by-side options and will pay for Max.

Tradeoffs

The proposal tool sits on the $329 Max plan, while the lower tiers list quick quotes.

7. Service Autopilot — Best for Mid-Size Maintenance Routes

What it is

Service Autopilot targets landscapers with a landscaping software page listing estimates and proposals, route optimization, and multi-day job management on its Pro plan.

Pricing

Service Autopilot's pricing page lists Startup at $49, Pro at $199, and Pro Plus at $499 a month, with Elite by quote and license caps on every plan.

Where it fits

Established maintenance companies running recurring routes that can sit through its guided tour.

Tradeoffs

Proposals appear at the $199 Pro tier on its landscaping page and the client portal is listed on Elite, so budget past the headline $49.

8. Aspire — Best for Large Commercial Contractors

What it is

Aspire is built for landscape contractors, with estimating templates based on your production factors, a sales pipeline for bids and proposals, and PropertyIntel takeoffs for maintenance, construction, and snow work.

Pricing

I couldn't find published pricing on Aspire's site, so expect a sales conversation.

Where it fits

Mid-size to large commercial contractors; it also offers a free landscaping estimate template.

Tradeoffs

Pricing is gated, and in my read it is more system than a three-person crew needs.

What Operators Say

Frequently Asked Questions

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

QuoteIQ is my pick for crews of 2 to 15 people because proposals, e-signatures, and Good/Better/Best options come on every plan, starting at $29.99 a month. I co-founded it, so weigh that. If you bid from a budget, LMN is built for it. If you sell designs, look at PRO Landscape+ or Arborgold. Large commercial contractors often shortlist Aspire. Compare starting prices in the table above, then book a QuoteIQ demo to watch a proposal get built on a real landscaping job before you decide. For a plainer quote-to-invoice flow, Jobber is the simpler alternative. Every figure here comes from a public page you can open yourself.

How much does landscaping proposal software cost?

Published monthly prices for the tools here start at $29.99 for QuoteIQ, $49 for Jobber and Service Autopilot, $79 for Housecall Pro, $149 for Arborgold, and $297 for LMN. Aspire and PRO Landscape+ don't publish prices on the pages I checked. Watch the extras: QuoteIQ seats beyond the included users are $25 a month, Jobber's are $29, and Housecall Pro's Max plan charges $35. A four-person crew can change the ranking, so price your real headcount. Figures come from vendor pricing pages checked October 2026, on monthly billing, because annual discounts differ by vendor and would make the numbers harder to compare.

What should a landscaping proposal include?

A scope of work with measurements, line items or option tiers, the total price, deposit and payment terms, a start window, photos of the property, and a signature line. Say what is excluded, such as irrigation repairs or tree removal, so surprises don't become change-order arguments. Keep it to a few pages and send it the same day you walk the property, while the conversation is fresh. Proof helps too: customer reviews, past project photos, and your license or insurance details. In QuoteIQ, a MapMeasure Pro screenshot attaches to the estimate. My landscaping estimating software ranking covers how to price each line.

Do landscaping proposals need an e-signature?

Not on every job, but a signature locks in scope and price and speeds up closing. Under the federal E-SIGN Act, a signature or contract can't be denied legal effect solely because it is electronic. I'm not a lawyer, so check your state's rules for larger contracts. QuoteIQ includes e-signatures on every plan, Jobber lists client approval in quotes, LMN offers digital contract signing, and Housecall Pro lists e-signature notifications. Keep the signed copy with the job record so you can point to the agreed scope and deposit terms later. For waivers, see my DocuSign alternative ranking for landscaping companies.

Can I offer good, better, best options in a landscaping proposal?

Yes. QuoteIQ's Options estimates build Good/Better/Best tiers on every plan, and Package estimates bundle services like spring cleanup plus mulch into one price. Housecall Pro offers side-by-side good, better, best packages in its sales proposal tool, which its pricing page places on Max. Jobber lets customers accept or decline optional line items, listed from its Connect plan. Name each tier by what the customer gets, such as basic cleanup, cleanup plus mulch, and full bed renovation, rather than by price. Offering three tiers keeps the conversation on scope instead of only the lowest number, and each tool's plan decides whether you get the feature, so confirm before you buy.

How do I measure a property for a landscaping proposal without a site visit?

Use satellite measurement. QuoteIQ's MapMeasure Pro, available from the $74.99 Beginner plan, lets you outline lawn area, beds, patios, and fence footage from the aerial view and attach the screenshot to your estimate. Aspire's PropertyIntel handles takeoffs for larger landscape jobs, and Arborgold lists remote land measurements on its pricing page. Check sloped or oddly shaped yards on site before you lock a price, and confirm one known length, such as a driveway width, before trusting the rest of the takeoff. Tools differ by plan, so confirm access before you buy. My property measurement ranking for landscaping compares the options.

How do I start a QuoteIQ trial?

Pick any plan on the QuoteIQ pricing page and start the 14-day trial, which gives you full access to the plan you choose, including Max. Heads up: a credit or debit card is required to start. The trial is one per person and for new subscribers only, and proposals send at no credit cost while you are in it. If you would rather see it first, book a live demo before you pick a plan. Building a real estimate and proposal during the trial is the best test of whether it fits your jobs. Elite and Max keep proposal sends free after the trial ends, while Essentials, Beginner, and Pro draw on monthly IQ Credits.

How many landscaping companies are there in the US?

The National Association of Landscape Professionals reports 692,777 landscaping service businesses in 2025, with $188.8 billion in industry revenue and more than 1.4 million employees, citing IBISWorld. The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 1.3 million grounds maintenance worker jobs in 2025 and projects 5 percent growth from 2025 to 2035. Those figures describe the whole sector, and one counts businesses while the other counts jobs, so treat them as scale rather than your local market. With that many competitors bidding on yards, a clear, professional proposal that reaches the customer fast is one of the few things you fully control.

Bottom Line

If you run a crew of 2 to 15 and want proposals that look sharp, close on a phone signature, and don't push you onto a $300 plan, start with QuoteIQ. I co-founded it, so I'm not hiding my preference, and every price and feature is on a public page you can check. Pick LMN or Aspire if you bid from budgets and production rates, and PRO Landscape+ if you sell renderings. Then check your margins with my job costing software ranking for landscaping companies. Book a QuoteIQ demo and see a proposal built for your own jobs.

Sources

• QuoteIQ: pricing and proposals

• Jobber: pricing and quotes

• LMN: pricing and estimating

• Arborgold: pricing and proposal software

• Housecall Pro: pricing and sales proposal tool

• Service Autopilot: pricing and landscaping software

• Aspire: landscape business software and PropertyIntel

• PRO Landscape+: software overview and demo request

• NALP landscape industry statistics, BLS grounds maintenance workers, and E-SIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001