EXT

What EXT is

EXT is field and business management software for landscape and snow contractors, including maintenance, construction, and snow businesses. It brings estimates, invoicing and payments, routing, crew tools, timesheets, and job costing together, with Android, iOS, and web access. Teams can build recurring routes, optimize routes, assign territory zones, and use priority dispatch. Estimates can be prepared from a price book, signed electronically, and renewed in seasonal batches. For job costing, EXT compares quoted and actual costs, separates snow and green budgets, and alerts teams when jobs exceed budget. Its field app includes GPS-stamped clock-ins, photo-supported digital forms, crew chat, and offline support. EXT supports two-way QuickBooks Online sync and one-way exports to other accounting software; its pricing also lists HubSpot, GoHighLevel, and Stripe. Setup takes two to four weeks and includes data migration, price book setup, and crew training. EXT says customers can call or text a real person at any time without extra cost. The software grew from internal tools at Hansen Lawn & Gardens in Ottawa and was launched in 2023 by Ed Hansen and Tom Murphy. Plans start at $149/mo, with setup fees.

Who it suits

EXT suits landscape and snow contractors that manage recurring field work, estimates, crews, and job costs. It is relevant to businesses handling maintenance, construction, or snow jobs that want route planning and field tools on Android, iOS, or web.

Limits

Pro Starter costs $149/mo, has a $249 setup fee, and supports up to 5 teammates. Pro supports up to 10 teammates for $299/mo with a $499 setup fee; it can add up to 10 more teammates for $150/month. Pro Plus supports up to 25 teammates at $549/mo with a $999 setup fee; Custom is for 26+ teammates, with pricing available by inquiry.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.ext.tech/.
2. Choose a plan: Pro Starter is $149/mo with a $249 setup fee, Pro is $299/mo with a $499 setup fee, or Pro Plus is $549/mo with a $999 setup fee.
3. Contact EXT to discuss Custom pricing and setup for 26+ teammates.
4. Allow two to four weeks for data migration, price book setup, and crew training.
5. Use EXT on Android, iOS, or the web.

Verdict

Choose EXT if your landscape or snow business needs estimates, route management, field crew tools, and job costing in one system. Look elsewhere if you need a lower starting cost or cannot accommodate its two-to-four-week setup period.