Plowdesk
plowdesk.com
What it is
Plowdesk is software for snow contractors to coordinate routes, crews, service records, quotes, and billing. Contractors can build routes, choose whether to optimize them, reuse templates triggered by storms, and share routes among drivers. Its web dashboard displays live crew locations and completed stops, along with travel time and time spent on site. Service records can contain photos linked to stops, GPS breadcrumbs, and check-in and check-out times. Quotes can be sent by SMS or email, revised in versions, and accepted online; accepted quote details can carry into seasonal, per-push, or tiered billing. Businesses can also track Venmo payments alongside other payment records. Plowdesk connects field activity with AlertRanger SMS and email updates about arrivals, delays, access issues, and completed service. Its glove-friendly mobile app supports route activity, service logging, and event tracking. The Operator plan is free forever and includes up to three storm routes. Contractor costs $95 per month and specifies unlimited routes for contractors serving residential customers. Plowdesk runs on Android, iOS, and the web.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Plowdesk is an operating system for snow contractors covering routing, crew coordination, service records, quoting, billing and payments.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Product
- Plowdesk describes itself as an all-in-one operating system for snow contractors.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Security
- The opened official product pages describe GPS tracking and location services but make no specific security certification or compliance claim.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Support
- Plowdesk offers a focused 30-minute product demo and lists a Newington, New Hampshire address, phone number, and email.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- AlertRanger integration
- AlertRanger connects Plowdesk activity to SMS and email updates about arrivals, delays, access issues and completed service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Apple compatibility
- The iPhone app requires iOS 15.1 or later and the iPad version requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Apple privacy disclosure
- Apple's listing says the app may link precise location, contact information and device identifiers to the user.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Apple release history
- The App Store history records shared routes, offline data preservation and route/stop improvements in 2026 releases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Billing
- The product supports seasonal, per-push, and tiered service billing, with accepted quote details carried into billing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Billing models
- The quoting workflow supports seasonal, per-push and tiered service pricing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Flexible routing
- Users can choose stop order, optionally optimize routes and reuse storm templates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Google Play data disclosure
- Google Play states that the app shares no data with third parties and reports no data collected on the listing snapshot.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Google Play developer
- Google Play identifies the developer as PLOWDESK OF NH LLC and lists a Portsmouth, New Hampshire address.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Google Play features
- The Android listing describes automated routes, one-tap dispatch, quick quotes and invoicing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- GPS history
- GPS breadcrumbs record crew movement for insurance documentation and job-cost analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Independent positioning
- Deelo's comparison describes Plowdesk as suited to snow-focused operators needing shared routes and proof of service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · deelo.ai
- Integration
- Plowdesk connects field activity with AlertRanger SMS and email updates about arrivals, delays, access issues, and completed service.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Invoice linkage
- Accepted quote terms carry into service billing to reduce re-entry.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Limit: free route cap
- The independent comparison notes that the Operator plan is limited to three storm routes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · deelo.ai
- Limit: residential route qualification
- The independent comparison notes that unlimited Contractor routes are specified for contractors servicing residential customers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · deelo.ai
- LinkedIn audience
- The Plowdesk LinkedIn page displayed seven followers when opened.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Live tracking
- The web dashboard shows live crew locations, completed stops, travel time and time on site.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Mobile app
- Plowdesk describes its mobile app as glove-friendly and says drivers can use it for route activity, service logging, and event tracking.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Mobile offline mode
- The mobile product is advertised as working offline when cell service is unavailable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Mobile team routes
- Drivers can share team routes through the mobile app.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Mobile usability
- The mobile interface is designed for glove-friendly route work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Payments
- Plowdesk lets businesses track Venmo payments alongside their other payment records.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Plan limit
- The Operator plan includes up to three storm routes, while unlimited routes on Contractor are specified for contractors servicing residential customers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Praise: routing and proof
- An independent comparison highlights Plowdesk's shared routes, GPS tracking, route history, site photos and time-on-site records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · deelo.ai
- Product update
- A LinkedIn product post says customer feedback led to a Route Builder with sorting, dynamic reassignment and automatic route activity capture.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Proof of service
- Service records can connect stop photos, GPS breadcrumbs and check-in/check-out times.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Quote delivery
- Quotes can be sent by SMS or email and customers can accept them online.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Quote revisions
- Quote versions can be managed when the scope changes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Quoting
- Quotes can be sent by SMS and email, revised in versions, and accepted online by customers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Routing
- Contractors can create routes, optionally optimize them, reuse storm-triggered templates, and share routes across drivers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Security statement
- The official product pages describe location tracking but do not state a security certification or compliance framework.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Shared routes
- Multiple drivers can work from one shared route while managers follow completion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Storm templates
- Saved route templates can be launched when a storm is created.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Support and demo
- The maker offers a focused 30-minute product walkthrough and lists phone and email contact details.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Time tracking
- Arrival and departure times are used to calculate time on site and evaluate crew hours.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
- Venmo tracking
- Venmo payments can be tracked alongside other payment records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
Plans and prices
Operator Free Free Forever Unlimited users · Unlimited customers · Up to three storm routes · Site photos and service logging · Quotes and invoices · Manual customer notifications · Venmo payment tracking Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
Contractor $95 a month $95 / month Unlimited users and customers · Unlimited storm routes for residential contractors · Automated notifications · Customer portal · Task scheduling · Weather and property-data integrations · Commercial-service tools · Payment integrations Read 15 Oct 2026 · plowdesk.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Share routes across drivers
- Live crew locations and completed stops
- Stop-linked photos and GPS breadcrumbs
- Quotes can be accepted online
- Tracks Venmo alongside other payments
Limits
- Operator is limited to three storm routes
- Contractor costs $95 per month
Who it suits
Plowdesk suits snow contractors who need to coordinate drivers, document service, and manage quotes and billing. The free Operator plan may suit teams that can work within a three-route limit.
Verdict
Plowdesk brings route coordination, service records, quoting, and billing into one system for snow contractors. Check the Operator route limit and Contractor plan terms against your operation.
Where Specifiction places it
- Snow Removal Software#2 of 258.8
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