YardTack vs Service Autopilot
Which platform is right for your lawn care or service business?
TL;DR
Service Autopilot is a powerful automation platform for high-volume lawn care and service businesses — but core features like automation workflows start at $499/month and the client portal is locked to Elite (custom pricing). YardTack includes a branded website, client portal, and flat-rate pricing on all plans. Choose Service Autopilot if you need advanced automation at scale. Choose YardTack if you want a professional web presence and predictable pricing from day one.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | YardTack | Service Autopilot |
|---|---|---|
| Website & Branding | ||
| Website builder | ✓ 38 block types | ✗ |
| White-label branding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom domain | ✓ (Business) | ✗ |
| Theme builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling & Operations | ||
| Job scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online booking | ✓ | ✓ (Pro+) |
| Route optimization | ✓ Radar API | ✓ (Pro+) |
| Crew mobile app | ✓ PWA | ✓ (mobile licenses) |
| Automation workflows | ✓ (drip/triggers) | Pro Plus only ($499/mo) |
| Recurring jobs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Communications | ||
| SMS messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-way texting | ✓ | Elite only |
| Email automation | ✓ branded | ✓ |
| Live chat widget | ✓ | ✗ |
| Financial | ||
| Invoicing & payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Estimates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job costing | ✓ | ✓ (Pro+) |
| QuickBooks integration | Planned | Elite only |
| Customer Management | ||
| Customer portal | ✓ all plans | Elite only |
| Service history | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform | ||
| Flat pricing (no per-user) | ✓ | ✗ tiered + limited seats |
| Blog system | ✓ | ✗ |
Pricing Comparison
YardTack
- Starter: $49/mo
- Professional: $149/mo
- Business: $299/mo
- Enterprise: $799/mo
- No per-user fees
Service Autopilot
- Startup: $49/mo
- Pro: $199/mo
- Pro Plus: $499/mo (most popular)
- Elite: Custom pricing
- Limited mobile user licenses
Full automation + client portal on Service Autopilot requires Elite (custom pricing). YardTack includes these on all plans from $49/month.
Where Service Autopilot Wins
- Advanced automation — Rule-based automations for high-volume recurring businesses are more mature on SA.
- Lawn care depth — Purpose-built for lawn care and landscaping with industry-specific workflows.
- Market maturity — Established platform with large user base and ecosystem.
Where YardTack Wins
- Website builder — 38-block website included on all plans. Service Autopilot has no website builder.
- Client portal — Available on all plans from $49/mo. Service Autopilot locks it to Elite (custom pricing).
- Predictable pricing — Flat rate with no seat limits. Service Autopilot's full feature set requires $499+/month.
- No forced upsells — Core features are not locked behind expensive tiers.
Choose Service Autopilot if you...
- Run a high-volume recurring operation (100+ jobs/week)
- Need advanced automation rules
- Already have a business website
- Have budget for $499+/month
Choose YardTack if you...
- Want a branded website included
- Need a client portal without enterprise pricing
- Have a growing team (no per-user fees)
- Want predictable monthly costs
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