Comparison
Gus vs. SortScape
“Quote, Schedule, Invoice — All in One Place for garden maintenance businesses”
See which tool is right for your lawn care business.
The Verdict
SortScape is a well-loved, affordable scheduling tool built specifically for lawn and garden maintenance. It's great at recurring jobs and route planning. But if you need to know whether you're actually making money on each job before you quote it, Gus gives you cost visibility that SortScape doesn't offer.
- SortScape excels at recurring job scheduling, route optimisation, and Xero/QuickBooks integration
- Gus shows your true job costs — equipment, fuel, labour, overheads — before you send the quote. SortScape doesn't calculate job costs at all
- Both are built specifically for lawn care, but Gus focuses on profitable quoting while SortScape focuses on scheduling and dispatch
- SortScape has a mature mobile app with offline access — Gus doesn't have a mobile app yet
- If knowing your margins before quoting matters more than scheduling, Gus is the sharper tool
Feature Comparison
Gus vs. SortScape
See how the features stack up
Quoting
Satellite property measurement
Gus
SortScape
Quote creation
Gus
SortScape
Online quote approval
Gus
SortScape
Quote templates
Gus
SortScape
Custom branding on quotes
Gus
SortScape
Basic formattingQuote sent by email
Gus
SortScape
Quote acceptance notifications
Gus
SortScape
Follow-up remindersCost Visibility
Real-time cost calculation
Gus
SortScape
Equipment cost tracking
Gus
SortScape
Labour rate by service type
Gus
SortScape
Margin visibility per quote
Gus
SortScape
Customisable cost frequencies
Gus
SortScape
Operations
Job scheduling
Gus
Coming soonSortScape
Drag-and-drop with recurring jobsRoute optimisation
Gus
Coming soonSortScape
Up to 150 stops (Premium)GPS tracking
Gus
SortScape
Turn-by-turn directionsClient portal
Gus
Shareable linksSortScape
Site visits with photos & notes
Gus
SortScape
Photos and notes on jobsCRM
Client & property management
Gus
SortScape
Team management
Gus
SortScape
Basic permissionsEquipment management
Gus
SortScape
Invoicing
Invoice generation
Gus
SortScape
Via Xero/QuickBooks syncPayment processing
Gus
SortScape
Recurring billing
Gus
SortScape
Via accounting integrationReporting
Reporting & analytics dashboards
Gus
SortScape
Expense tracking
Gus
SortScape
Time & materials onlyMobile
Mobile app
Gus
SortScape
iOS & AndroidOffline access
Gus
SortScape
Integrations
QuickBooks integration
Gus
Coming soonSortScape
Xero integration
Gus
Coming soonSortScape
4.95/5 rated integrationBeing Fair
Where SortScape Wins
Every tool has its strengths. Here's where they shine.
Recurring Job Scheduling
SortScape's drag-and-drop scheduling is built around recurring maintenance runs. Setting up weekly mowing rounds with automatic rescheduling is genuinely easier than most competitors. If your business is primarily recurring maintenance, their scheduling is hard to beat.
Route Optimisation
One-click route optimisation for up to 150 stops on the Premium plan. It calculates the fastest route across your daily run and provides turn-by-turn directions. Operators report saving hours of driving time each week.
Accounting Integration
SortScape's Xero integration is rated 4.95/5 stars from 61 reviews — one of the highest-rated integrations in the Xero App Store. Contacts sync automatically, invoices flow through with pre-filled job details, and it just works.
Mobile App with Offline Access
Mature iOS and Android apps that work offline and sync when you're back in range. Field crews can track time, log materials, take photos, and mark jobs complete from their phones. Gus doesn't have a mobile app yet.
Price Point
Starting at $12/month for a single user with unlimited jobs, SortScape is one of the most affordable options in the market. All core features are available from day one — no feature-gating behind expensive tiers.
Our Edge
Where Gus Wins
Built specifically for lawn care quoting and costing.
Know Your Costs Before You Quote
Gus calculates your actual costs — equipment, fuel, labour, overheads — before you send the quote. SortScape has a basic lawn mowing calculator that multiplies time by hourly rate. It doesn't factor in equipment costs, fuel, or overhead. You're guessing your margins.
Satellite Property Measurement
Measure any property in seconds using satellite imagery — no site visit needed. SortScape has no property measurement tools at all. You'd need to manually measure or use a separate tool, then type in the dimensions yourself.
Margin Visibility on Every Quote
See your profit margin on every quote before you send it. SortScape doesn't calculate margins at all — not before the quote, not after the job. You have no way to know if you're pricing profitably without doing the maths yourself.
Equipment Cost Tracking
Gus tracks per-machine hourly operating costs and factors them into every quote. SortScape doesn't track equipment costs. The difference between quoting with real mower costs and guessing can be the difference between profit and working for free.
Professional Branded Quotes
Gus produces professional digital quotes with your logo, business details, and cost breakdowns. Clients can view and approve online. SortScape's quoting is functional but basic — it was designed as a scheduling tool first, not a quoting tool.
Making the Switch
Switching from SortScape is straightforward
You can run both tools side by side. Most operators start quoting in Gus while keeping SortScape for scheduling until they're ready to fully transition.
Need help switching? Our team is happy to assist with data migration.
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