Comparison · LandscapingBobby vs LawnStarter
A straight comparison of how each platform charges a lawn pro. The LawnStarter figures come from its own pro pages. Bobby is pre-launch, so its side describes the model it is planned around.
Pricing sourced July 2026 · Pre-launch comparison
In short
LawnStarter takes up to 20% of each job from the pro. Bobby's plan is a flat $1 per booking, with the pro keeping 100% of the job price. That flat fee is cheaper on all but the smallest jobs and does not scale.
LawnStarter vs a flat fee, side by side
| LawnStarter | Bobby (pre-launch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee model | Percentage commission from the pro | Flat fee per booking |
| Platform take | Up to 20% of the job | Flat $1 per booking |
| Who the fee scales with | Grows with the job price | Fixed, whatever the job price |
| What the pro keeps | About 80% of the job (plus 100% of tips) | 100% of the job (plus 100% of tips) |
The math at different sizes
Their commission of up to 20% climbs with the job. The flat model holds at $1 whatever the price.
| Job price | LawnStarter | Bobby (flat) |
|---|---|---|
| $50 job | Up to $10 (20%) | $1 |
| $150 job | Up to $30 (20%) | $1 |
| $300 job | Up to $60 (20%) | $1 |
LawnStarter keeps up to 20 percent of every job from the pro. With Bobby it is a flat $1 per booking added on top instead, so the pro keeps the full job price and the fee never scales.
On a $60 mow, LawnStarter's cut is about $12. Bobby's planned fee is $1. Across a full week of jobs, that difference compounds.