How does GUS compare to SortScape for lawn care?

Both are built specifically for lawn care, which sets them apart from generalist tools. SortScape is strongest at scheduling and route optimisation. GUS is strongest at knowing your costs and margins before you quote. They solve different sides of the same business.

Is GUS cheaper than SortScape?

SortScape starts at $12/mo for a single user, which is cheap. GUS costs more, but it shows you what each job actually costs before you quote it. The first time it stops you underpricing a $200 job, it's paid for itself.

Can I switch from SortScape to GUS?

Yes. Export your contacts from SortScape and import them into GUS. Most operators run both permanently — GUS handles the quotes, SortScape handles the runs.

Does SortScape calculate job costs?

SortScape has a basic lawn mowing calculator that multiplies time by an hourly rate. It doesn't factor in equipment costs, fuel, overhead, or service-specific labour rates. GUS calculates your full costs automatically and shows your margin on every quote.

Is SortScape good for lawn care businesses?

For scheduling and route optimisation, absolutely. It's purpose-built for garden maintenance and it does that well. But if your problem is knowing whether you're pricing profitably, SortScape can't tell you. GUS shows you your costs and margins before every quote.

Does SortScape work outside Australia?

SortScape is Australian-built and works internationally, though it's primarily used in Australia and New Zealand. GUS also supports Australian lawn care businesses with AUD pricing, satellite measurement, and Xero integration.

Software Comparison

GUS vs. SortScape

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The Verdict

SortScape is a solid, affordable scheduling tool built 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 shows you your real costs. SortScape doesn't.

SortScape excels at recurring job scheduling, route optimisation, and Xero/QuickBooks integration
GUS shows your true job costs — gear, 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

Feature	GUS	SortScape
Quoting
Satellite property measurement	Yes	No
Quote creation	Yes	Yes
Online quote approval	Yes	Yes
Quote templates	No	No
Custom branding on quotes	Yes	Basic formatting
Quote sent by email	Yes	Yes
Quote acceptance notifications	Yes	Follow-up reminders
Cost Visibility
Real-time cost calculation	Yes	No
Equipment cost tracking	Yes	No
Labour rate by service type	Yes	No
Margin visibility per quote	Yes	No
Customisable cost frequencies	Yes	No
Operations
Job scheduling	No	Drag-and-drop with recurring jobs
Route optimisation	No	Up to 150 stops (Premium)
GPS tracking	No	Turn-by-turn directions
Client portal	Shareable links	No
Site visits with photos & notes	Yes	Photos and notes on jobs
CRM
Client & property management	Yes	Yes
Team management	Yes	Basic permissions
Equipment management	Yes	No
Invoicing
Invoice generation	No	Via Xero/QuickBooks sync
Payment processing	No	No
Recurring billing	No	Via accounting integration
Reporting
Reporting & analytics dashboards	No	No
Expense tracking	No	Time & materials only
Mobile
Mobile app	No	iOS & Android
Offline access	No	Yes
Integrations
QuickBooks integration	Coming soon	Yes
Xero integration	Yes	4.95/5 rated integration

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 formatting

GUS

SortScape

Labour rate by service type

GUS

SortScape

Margin visibility per quote

GUS

SortScape

Customisable cost frequencies

GUS

SortScape

Operations

Being Fair

Where SortScape Wins

Credit where it's due.

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 gives you turn-by-turn directions.

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

$12/month for a single user with unlimited jobs. Hard to argue with that. Everything's included from day one, no features locked behind expensive tiers.

Our Edge

Where GUS Wins

Where your quoting gets sharper.

Know Your Costs Before You Quote

GUS works out what a job actually costs you — mower wear, fuel, labour, overheads — before you hit send. SortScape has a basic 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 from your desk using satellite imagery. No site visit, no tape measure. SortScape has nothing for property measurement, so you're either eyeballing it or paying for a separate tool.

Margin Visibility on Every Quote

Every quote shows your margin before you send it. SortScape doesn't calculate margins. Not before the quote, not after the job. Without doing the maths yourself, you've got no idea if you're making money.

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.

Getting Started

Adding GUS alongside SortScape takes 30 minutes

GUS handles the quoting and cost visibility. SortScape handles scheduling, routing, and invoicing. Most operators run both permanently.

Total time: 35 minutes

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GUS vs. SortScape

The Verdict

GUS vs. SortScape

Quoting

Satellite property measurement

Quote creation

Online quote approval

Quote templates

Custom branding on quotes

Quote sent by email

Quote acceptance notifications

Cost Visibility

Real-time cost calculation

Equipment cost tracking

Labour rate by service type

Margin visibility per quote

Customisable cost frequencies

Operations

Job scheduling

Route optimisation

GPS tracking

Client portal

Site visits with photos & notes

CRM

Client & property management

Team management

Equipment management

Invoicing

Invoice generation

Payment processing

Recurring billing

Reporting

Reporting & analytics dashboards

Expense tracking

Mobile

Mobile app

Offline access

Integrations

QuickBooks integration

Xero integration

Where SortScape Wins

Recurring Job Scheduling

Route Optimisation

Accounting Integration

Mobile App with Offline Access

Price Point

Where GUS Wins

Know Your Costs Before You Quote

Satellite Property Measurement

Margin Visibility on Every Quote

Equipment Cost Tracking

Professional Branded Quotes

Adding GUS alongside SortScape takes 30 minutes

1Export your customer list(5 minutes)

2Set up your equipment and costs(15 minutes)

3Import your customers(5 minutes)

4Start quoting in GUS(10 minutes)

5Use both tools together(Ongoing)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does GUS compare to SortScape for lawn care?

Is GUS cheaper than SortScape?

Can I switch from SortScape to GUS?

Does SortScape calculate job costs?

Is SortScape good for lawn care businesses?

Does SortScape work outside Australia?

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