Zentive review (2026): pricing, plans, and who it fits
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Updated 12 Oct 2026 (ET). Everything on this page comes from zentive.io and its pricing page, checked that day. We have not used Zentive on real jobs, and this is not a hands-on test.
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Key takeaways
- Lowest crew price we track: $95/mo up to 5 users, $175/mo up to 15.
- Solo: Jobber Core ($29) is lower than Starter ($51).
- Job costing: on Growth Pro.
- Processing: card 2.9% + $0.30, ACH 1%.
- Watch Zentive’s competitor figures for Jobber; they don’t match Jobber’s pricing page.
What Zentive is
Zentive describes itself as field service software: “Jobs, quotes, invoices, and payments. One simple platform.” Its site menu lists landscaping, lawn care, tree care, snow removal, pest control, HVAC, cleaning and plumbing. The customer examples on its homepage are mostly landscaping and lawn businesses, plus one HVAC and one tree-care company. Source: zentive.io.
Zentive pricing (12 Oct 2026)
| Plan | Users | Annual (per mo, FACT) | Year one, annual | Monthly (per mo, derived) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1 user | $51 | $612 | $64 |
| Standard | up to 5 users | $95 | $1,140 | $119 |
| Growth Pro | up to 15 users | $175 | $2,100 | $219 |
Annual prices are printed on zentive.io/pricing. The monthly column is our arithmetic from Zentive’s own “Save $156 / $288 / $528 per year compared with monthly billing” lines; the monthly figures were not shown as text on the page we fetched, so confirm them at checkout.
Other terms on the pricing page:
- 14-day free trial, “full access to the platform, and no credit card is required.”
- Month-to-month: “No long-term contract is required… you can cancel anytime.” The only commitment is the discounted annual plan.
- Monthly plans are charged in the first week of each month; annual plans are billed once per year.
- Custom enterprise pricing for “franchises and larger landscaping businesses.”
- Card processing 2.9% + $0.30 and bank payments (ACH) 1% on every plan.
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Starter
$51/mo annual
$612 year one · 1 user
Who it’s for: Solo operators.
- Client manager and work requests
- Scheduling and job details
- Invoicing and digital payments
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Up to 5 users
Standard
$95/mo annual
$1,140 year one · up to 5 users
Who it’s for: Growing teams of 2–5.
- GPS, time and expense tracking
- QuickBooks Online and Stripe
- Automated invoice follow-ups
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Growth Pro
$175/mo annual
$2,100 year one · up to 15 users
Who it’s for: Crews up to 15 needing job-cost visibility.
- Job costing
- Automated quote follow-ups
- Stronger communication and reporting
Annual-billing prices from zentive.io/pricing, 12 Oct 2026.
What each plan includes
From Zentive’s plan descriptions and comparison table:
- Starter (1 user): “For solo operators who need scheduling, quotes, invoices, and digital payments in one place.” Includes client manager, work requests, scheduling, job details and attachments, invoicing, and financial, job and employee reports. Email and postcard marketing and automated invoice follow-ups are marked not included.
- Standard (up to 5 users): “For growing teams that want automation, routing support, and accounting connectivity.” The table lists GPS tracking, time tracking, expense tracking, QuickBooks Online and Stripe integration, tip collection, and automated invoice follow-ups.
- Growth Pro (up to 15 users): “For larger crews that need stronger communication, reporting, and job-cost visibility.” Job costing and automated quote follow-ups are listed on Growth Pro.
Zentive vs Jobber and Housecall Pro on price
Each vendor’s own pricing page, billed annually, checked 12 Oct 2026:
| Crew size | Zentive | Jobber | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just me | Starter $51/mo | Core $29/mo | Basic $59/mo |
| Up to 5 | Standard $95/mo | Connect 5 $149/mo | Essentials $149/mo |
| Up to 10 | Growth Pro $175/mo | Connect 10 $229/mo | MAX + 2 users $369/mo |
| Up to 15 | Growth Pro $175/mo | Connect 15 $299/mo | MAX + 7 users $544/mo |
The plans don’t include the same features, so the cheapest sticker isn’t automatically the best buy. Job costing, for example, is on Zentive Growth Pro, Jobber Grow and Housecall Pro Basic.
Zentive pros and cons
From Zentive’s own pages; untested by us.
Pros
- One price for up to 15 users ($175/mo annual).
- 14-day trial, no card; month-to-month available.
- QuickBooks Online on Standard.
Cons
- Solo Starter ($51) costs more than Jobber Core ($29).
- Monthly prices are not printed as text.
- Some plan-table rows did not render cleanly.
Who Zentive looks like a fit for
- Lawn and landscape crews of up to 15 people who want a flat price for the whole crew. Growth Pro covers up to 15 users at $175/mo billed annually. Compare it with the two bigger names on our best lawn care software for small shops page.
- Price-sensitive cleaning teams of 2–5 people. Standard is $95/mo annual. See cleaning business software pricing.
What we can’t tell you from public pages: app quality, support response times, or how well routing works on a real Tuesday. Use the 14-day trial on your own jobs.
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Links
Small Shop Fit is a Zentive partner: Start Zentive’s 14-day free trial (partner link; we may earn a 20% commission — if Zentive asks for a referral code at signup, enter SMALLSHOPFIT). Official site (citation): zentive.io. More options: Jobber alternatives and Housecall Pro alternatives. If you’re comparing the two larger tools first: Jobber vs Housecall Pro year-one cost. Housecall Pro trial (affiliate link): 14-day MAX trial, no credit card.
FAQ
How much does Zentive cost?
Zentive’s pricing page (12 Oct 2026) lists Starter at $51/mo for 1 user, Standard at $95/mo for up to 5 users and Growth Pro at $175/mo for up to 15 users, all billed annually. Zentive says annual billing saves about 20% compared with monthly.
Does Zentive have a free trial?
Yes. Zentive offers a 14-day free trial with full access and no credit card required.
Does Zentive require a contract?
No long-term contract on the month-to-month option, and you can cancel anytime. The annual plan is the only time-based commitment.
What are Zentive’s payment processing fees?
Zentive’s pricing table lists credit card processing at 2.9% + $0.30 and bank payments (ACH) at 1% on every plan.
Is Zentive cheaper than Jobber?
On published annual prices, yes at most crew sizes we checked: Zentive Standard is $95/mo for up to 5 users against Jobber Connect at $149/mo for 5 users. For a solo, Jobber Core ($29/mo) is lower than Zentive Starter ($51/mo). The feature lists differ.
Is Zentive good for lawn care?
Zentive markets itself to landscaping and lawn care businesses, and most customer examples on its homepage are lawn and landscape companies. We have not tested it on real jobs, so use the 14-day trial.
Zentive vs Jobber and lawn pricing
About this page
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