Accelerate vs LMN
Choosing the right BMS: Why Accelerate is the best LMN alternative
Explore the compelling advantages of Accelerate and see how it excels beyond LMN in key areas that matter most to your business, everything from AI-powered capabilities to superior customer support.
Making the switch from LMN: Why choosing Accelerate is the smart Move
Discover why Accelerate is increasingly becoming the go-to choice for landscapers seeking a powerful and intuitive business management solution.
Features
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Accelerate
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LMN
Automated processes
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Fully automated workflows with data synced from takeoffs & estimates
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Limited automation
Construction and maintenance workflows
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Tailor-made solutions for both maintenance & construction divisions
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Basic framework for maintenance
Customer Portal
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Not available
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Allows customers to access & manage services and accounts directly
Business lines covered
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Only for commercial landscaping businesses
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For both commercial & residential businesses
Visibility into sales metrics
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User-friendly deals dashboard with live pipeline tracking
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Restricted tabular view
Track to-dos at Property/Deal Level
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Not available
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Enables tracking of tasks or to-dos assigned to properties or deals
Sales automation
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Automated takeoffs & estimates to create proposals with a single click
![Vector](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a5ab1451ece76d773e6c46/663f5cf2c6546b588ab57796_ph_x-circle-fill.png)
Manual takeoffs, estimates & proposals
Operational efficiency
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Live tracking of critical metrics : estimated vs actuals, % completion
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Inefficient tracking of jobs requiring manual deep dives for analysis
Live Tracking of Crew on Map
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Not available
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Provides real-time visibility of crew locations
Scheduling features
![Vector](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a5ab1451ece76d773e6c46/663f5cf21e2d77874fba3b14_mingcute_check-circle-fill.png)
Bulk scheduling with simple drag & drop function and one-click duplication
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Requires manual adjustments with multiple clicks
Crew app
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Offline supported crew app with face recognition & geofencing capabilities
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Basic timekeeping and job status tracking
Waitlisting of Jobs
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Not available
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Allows jobs to be waitlisted
Inventory & PO tracking
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Instant sync between purchasing & item catalog for accurate cost tracking
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No real-time updates
Specialized billing for construction
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Auto-generated AIA format invoices & pay-apps
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Not supported
Route Optimization
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Not available
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Supports optimal route planning for crews
![Attentive icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a5ab1451ece76d773e6c46/663f47690bd468690cab4b2b_Frame-1000007567.png)
Accelerate
![Aspire icon](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a5ab1451ece76d773e6c46/663f5c9dc41f030d44ed80f7_icons%202024-63.png)
LMN
Automated processes
Fully automated workflows with data synced from takeoffs & estimates
Limited automation
Construction and maintenance workflows
Tailor-made solutions for both maintenance & construction divisions
Basic framework for maintenance
Customer Portal
Not available
Allows customers to access & manage services and accounts directly
Business lines covered
Only for commercial landscaping businesses
For both commercial & residential businesses
Visibility into sales metrics
User-friendly deals dashboard with live pipeline tracking
Restricted tabular view
Track to-dos at Property/Deal Level
Not available
Enables tracking of tasks or to-dos assigned to properties or deals
Sales automation
Automated takeoffs & estimates to create proposals with a single click
Manual takeoffs, estimates & proposals
Operational efficiency
Live tracking of critical metrics : estimated vs actuals, % completion
Inefficient tracking of jobs requiring manual deep dives for analysis
Live Tracking of Crew on Map
Not available
Provides real-time visibility of crew locations
Scheduling features
Bulk scheduling with simple drag & drop function and one-click duplication
Requires manual adjustments with multiple clicks
Crew app
Offline supported crew app with face recognition & geofencing capabilities
Basic timekeeping and job status tracking
Waitlisting of Jobs
Not available
Allows jobs to be waitlisted
Inventory & PO tracking
Instant sync between purchasing & item catalog for accurate cost tracking
No real-time updates
Specialized billing for construction
Auto-generated AIA format invoices & pay-apps
Not supported
Route Optimization
Not available
Supports optimal route planning for crews
More reasons to consider Accelerate as an alternative to LMN
Accelerate delivers where LMN falls short, offering intuitive, AI-driven features that adapt to your unique business needs. Experience a management tool that feels like it’s part of your team.
Built for your construction workflows as well
Accelerate is designed with your entire business in mind, with not just built-in maintenance but construction-specific workflows. From automated takeoffs that feed directly into cost estimates to support for standardized AIA pay applications, Accelerate offers end to end integration.
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![Built for your construction workflows as well](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a5ab1451ece76d773e6c46/6644408a2ad94dbe33f2fcba_Image%201.png)
![Enhanced operations management](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a5ab1451ece76d773e6c46/6644403c0652bbd5ff10d708_Image%202.png)
Enhanced operations management
Accelerate transforms ops management with real-time tracking of estimates vs. actuals, percentage completion, and critical job costing metrics. Easily make proactive adjustments to maintain profit margins and project timelines, drastically reducing manual intervention and increasing accuracy.
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Improved scheduling capabilities
Accelerate offers intuitive drag-and-drop scheduling, along with bulk rule-based scheduling capabilities that adapt to the dynamic needs of landscaping businesses. Drastically reduce time spent on manual adjustments and streamline operations.
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![Improved scheduling capabilities](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63a5ab1451ece76d773e6c46/6643506371e7d8f5e750c8a4_Image%203.png)
Make the switch from LMN: Your decision made easy
Choosing a new Business Management Software (BMS) is a major decision, and we know you want it to be the right one.