Frequently asked questions
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About OpenGate
What is OpenGate?+
OpenGate is the operating system for modern lawn care. It gives your customers an instant, satellite-measured quote from just their address, then runs the rest of your business: requests, contacts, jobs, scheduling, invoices, online payments, automated follow-ups, and an optional AI-built website.
What is the best lawn care software for instant quotes?+
OpenGate is built to be the #1 instant-quote platform for lawn care. Unlike general field-service tools that bolt on a contact form, OpenGate starts with the quote: satellite measurement, your real prices, and a booked job in about 30 seconds — then handles jobs, invoicing, and follow-ups in the same app.
Who is OpenGate for?+
Lawn care, fertilization and weed control, pest control, and similar outdoor home services. It fits solo operators, growing crews, and multi-crew companies.
How is OpenGate different from tools like Jobber or Yardbook?+
Most field-service tools focus on managing work you already won. OpenGate focuses on winning the work first — instant, measured quotes that convert clicks into booked jobs — and then manages the work too. If your bottleneck is getting quotes out fast, that difference is the whole game.
Quotes & measurement
How accurate are satellite measurements?+
Accurate enough to quote confidently for most residential lawns. Measurement combines satellite and aerial imagery with AI. When imagery can't give a confident answer, the customer picks their lawn size from simple visual options instead — so they always get a price. You can review and adjust any property before doing the work.
Do customers need an account to get a quote?+
No. They type their address, answer a few short questions, and see their price. That's it.
Can I quote over the phone with it?+
Yes. Quick Quote in the app is made for exactly that: type the caller's address and read them a measured price while they're still on the line.
Pricing & trial
How much does OpenGate cost?+
Starter is $29/month and Pro is $79/month, with discounts for yearly billing. Enterprise pricing is custom. See Plans & billing or the pricing page.
Is there a free trial?+
Yes — every new account gets 3 free instant quotes to test with real addresses, no credit card required.
Payments & data
Can customers pay online?+
Yes. Customers pay invoices by card on a simple payment page, and you can even take payment at the end of a quote. Payouts go to your bank through Stripe.
Is my data safe?+
Your business data belongs to you. Payments are processed by Stripe — card numbers never touch OpenGate's servers. Access to your account is protected by your login and your team's roles.
Can I export my customers?+
Yes, your contacts are yours. If you ever need help getting data out, contact support from inside the app.
Website questions
Do I need a new website to use OpenGate?+
No. Keep your current site and embed the estimator on it, or just share your quote link. The AI-built website is optional.
Does the estimator work on phones?+
Yes — it's designed phone-first, since most customers quote from their phone.