CrewTracker alternative
GroundsQuote vs CrewTracker
CrewTracker describes itself as: A “business operations software solution for service businesses specializing in snow and ice management and landscaping.”[1] GroundsQuote runs snow and ice beside lawn care and landscaping in one app, all year: no second subscription in November.
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Side by side
Information about CrewTracker is taken from its own website as of October 2026; sources are listed at the foot of this page. N/A indicates the feature is not listed there. To report a correction, please contact us.
| GroundsQuote | CrewTracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan (no card required); Starter $49, Pro $129 and Business $249 per month; 30-day free trial on paid plans | Not published; contact CrewTracker by phone or email for a price. No free plan or trial listed.[2] |
| Published price | Free plan; snow on Pro, $129/month | Not published[2] |
| Lawn care and landscaping in the same account | Yes: quotes, recurring visits, chemical records and invoicing beside snow | Yes: daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly landscape services in the same app[3] |
| Snow billing methods | Per push by depth or driveway length, by lot size, flat, hourly, per storm, seasonal and year-round plans | Fixed (per time/push), per event by snow depth, hourly, hourly by type and seasonal, with or without caps[4] |
| Snow depth for billing | Measured at the weather station nearest each property, named on the invoice | Snowfall totals from WeatherWorks, a separate weather service, written into service records by date and ZIP code[5] |
| Salt and materials | Logged per visit, with stock and billing | Material tracking, estimated vs. actual use per day, week, season or storm[4] |
| Crew location and proof of service | Storm board with crew positions while My schedule is open; storm report per property with times, crew, location, weather, snowfall, materials and photos | Real-time crew GPS, start and stop service location GPS, and up to 10 time-stamped photos per service[4] |
| Subcontractors | Yes: free field logins, availability by email, pay statements per storm | Pay hourly, by equipment type, per time/event or piece work; documents linked to each subcontractor[4] |
| Customer notifications | Storm heads-up, update and called-off notices by email (and text with the add-on); portal requests to skip a storm or ask for a plow | Automatic messages when services start or finish, service photos by email, real-time customer web portal[6] |
| Online quote form that measures the property | Instant Quote, with the driveway measured from the map | N/A[6] |
| QuickBooks | Export files for QuickBooks Online, Desktop and Xero | Sync with QuickBooks Desktop and Online[7] |
CrewTracker may be a fit if
- You need ISO 9001 / SN9001 quality management documentation
- You want a live QuickBooks Desktop or Online sync
- You want desktop software alongside the web portal
Why companies choose GroundsQuote
- Published prices, a free plan and a 30-day free trial, with no sales call
- Each push priced from the snowfall measured near the property, with the station named on the invoice
- Quotes, Instant Quote and chemical records for the lawn season in the same account
- Commercial site maps with paved areas, walkways, pile zones and hazards, and clear-by deadlines
Switching from CrewTracker? Customers, services and equipment can be imported from a CSV export, and columns from Jobber and QuickBooks are recognized automatically. Imports and exports
From a customer
“Before GroundsQuote, we were using different apps for estimates, scheduling, and billing. It was a mess trying to keep everything organized. Having it all in one place has made running the business a lot simpler. I spend less time on paperwork and more time getting work done.”
CrewTracker pricing in detail
- Desktop software, a mobile app for iPhone and Android, and a cloud web portal
- Sync with QuickBooks Desktop and Online
- Sold since 2004
From CrewTracker’s pricing page[2], as of October 2026.
For GroundsQuote pricing, view our plans.
Sources
- [1]https://www.crewtracker.com/
- [2]https://www.crewtracker.com/connect
- [3]https://www.crewtracker.com/landscaping
- [4]https://www.crewtracker.com/features-learn-more
- [5]https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=291085
- [6]https://www.crewtracker.com/features
- [7]https://www.crewtracker.com/snowice
Accessed October 2026. Prices and features are subject to change by each vendor.
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CrewTracker is a trademark of its owner. GroundsQuote is not affiliated with CrewTracker.
Run your whole season from one app
Start free with quotes that measure the lawn from the address. Add scheduling, crews and invoicing when you are ready.
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