Estima vs Gopher
Estima
estimacrm.comGopher
gophersoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | Estima | Gopher |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $20/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 7 | 6 |
| Spec score · Landscaping Software | 8.3 (#6) | 8.2 (#8) |
| Billing | The product supports recurring billing, merged invoices, deposits, milestone payments, change orders, late fees, and account credits. | Completed scheduled jobs feed into billing, where Gopher can create invoices based on completed work. |
| Product | Estima describes itself as an all-in-one CRM for landscape and hardscape professionals covering estimating, proposals, scheduling, invoicing, and QuickBooks sync. | Gopher is billing and scheduling software for lawn care businesses that runs on Windows. |
| Support | New accounts receive hands-on onboarding to transfer a first route or project, and the company lists [email protected] for customer support. | The maker says pre-sales and technical support are provided by email and links to a user manual. |
Plans
Estima
- AI Lead Replies$20 a month
- Text Messaging$35 a month
- Maintenance$200 a month
- Hardscape$270 a month
- Snow$295 a month
- Design$350 a month
- Complete$395 a month
Gopher
- Gopher 4 Basic — upgrade from Gopher 2006$69, paid once
- Gopher 4 Basic — new license$99, paid once
- Gopher 4 Plus — upgrade from Gopher 2006$149, paid once
- Gopher 4 Plus — new license$199, paid once
- Gopher 4 Pro — upgrade from Gopher 2006$199, paid once
- Gopher 4 Pro — new license$249, paid once
In their own words
Estima
Estima is an all-in-one CRM for landscape and hardscape professionals, covering estimates, proposals, scheduling, invoicing, and QuickBooks Online synchronization. Service-specific estimate builders provide editable labor grids, material catalogs, and templates for landscape, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, snow, and lawn care. Satellite mapping calculates square footage and linear feet for estimates. Hardscape projects include Kanban boards, Gantt charts, tasks, and schedule dates. Branded proposals can be accepted and signed online. Billing supports recurring charges, merged invoices, deposits, milestone payments, change orders, late fees, and account credits. Every plan includes two-way QuickBooks Online sync for invoices and payments. The browser-installed Estima Crew app shows routes and jobs and works offline. Packages include unlimited estimates, proposals, and clients, plus Estima Crew, Website Leads, and Site Media. Plans range from Maintenance at $200 a month to Complete at $395 a month, with separate add-ons and limits.