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Buff vs CleanerPlanner

CleanerPlanner is superb, established software for window-cleaning rounds. Buff is built for the other end of the cleaning trade — vehicle detailing and valeting. Here's how they compare if you're a detailer weighing it up.

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At a glance

Rounds for windows, or vehicles for detailers

Buff For vehicles

Built for vehicle detailing and valeting — one-off online bookings, vehicle records, quotes, jobs, payments and repeat-work plans.

Vehicle records & AI identification
Online one-off bookings & deposits
Customer portal & maintenance plans
Quotes, invoices & flexible payments
Flat monthly plans, priced in GBP

CleanerPlanner For rounds

Specialist rounds software for window cleaning (plus bin cleaning and lawn care) — routes, regular visits and direct debit.

Purpose-built for cleaning rounds
Direct Debit payment collection
Mature mobile job sheets
30-day free trial, 24/7 support
Not built for vehicles or detailing

The short version: CleanerPlanner is brilliant at what it's built for — repeating window-cleaning rounds with direct debit. Detailing work is different: one-off jobs, booked online, priced per vehicle, with deposit and repeat-work. That's exactly what Buff is built around.

Head to head

What a detailing business actually needs

Capability	Bufffrom £12.50/mo	CleanerPlannerWindow-cleaning
Built for vehicle detailing & valeting		–
Built for window-cleaning rounds	–
Vehicle records, reg lookup & AI identification		–
Online one-off booking page for customers		–
Customer portal — rebook, view jobs and pay		–
Quotes that become jobs		Limited
Recurring / repeat work
Deposits or flexible online payment		Direct Debit
Recurring direct-debit collection	–
Mobile job sheets (iOS & Android)	Soon
Per-vehicle maintenance plans		–
SMS + email reminders & follow-ups		Limited
Team scheduling, availability & roles
Accounting / VAT export
Clear GBP pricing

✓ = included · Limited = partial or limited offering · – = not offered as a headline feature. CleanerPlanner details reflect its public website as of September 2026 and may change. Both tools handle repeat work, but in very different models (rounds vs vehicle-based plans).

Where Buff wins

Built for the vehicle, not the round

CleanerPlanner organises a route of houses on a cycle. A detailing business organises vehicles, one-off bookings and the follow-up work that grows the customer.

Vehicles at the centreReg lookup, vehicle type and size class, plate history and a full record per vehicle — CleanerPlanner tracks properties and round stops, not cars.

One-off online bookingsCustomers book a valet or detail online by service and vehicle, with slots, service-area control and deposits — not a fixed weekly round.

AI that identifies any vehicleType a reg or describe it, and Buff classifies the vehicle and prices the job — from a Fiesta to a horsebox.

A portal your customers useCustomers rebook, track progress, view invoices and pay — the detailer's repeat-customer loop, which a rounds diary doesn't offer.

Repeat work, done your wayPer-vehicle maintenance plans and recurring bookings chase renewals — ideal for "come back in three months" detailer relationships.

Flexible payment, not just DDDeposits and full payment by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna and Clearpay — no need for customers to sign a direct debit.

Quotes and a job pipelineTurn an enquiry into a quote and a quote into a job, with invoices and FreeAgent sync behind it.

Comms that look like youBranded emails and SMS from your business, with the option to send from your own mailbox on Pro and Max.

Things to weigh up

Where CleanerPlanner deserves a fair look

It's the right tool for its trade. For window cleaning, CleanerPlanner is mature, specialised and well-supported, with a 30-day free trial. If that's your business (or part of it), it's a strong choice.
Direct Debit is powerful. CleanerPlanner collects repeat payments by Direct Debit automatically. Buff collects per job and per deposit — great for flexible work, but not the same as a standing DD.
Mature mobile apps. CleanerPlanner's iOS and Android job sheets are proven in the field. Buff's native apps are coming soon — today you work from the browser and mobile web.
Not built for vehicles. There's no vehicle record, no online one-off booking page and no per-vehicle history — buying it for detailing means adapting a rounds tool to work it doesn't naturally fit.

Pricing at a glance

What it actually costs

Buff

from £12.50/month + VAT

Lite from £12.50 · Pro from £25 · Max from £50. No setup fee and no long-term contract; annual plans save up to 34%. Card payments run through your own Stripe account — standard card fees plus a small Buff processing fee apply. 14-day free trial.

CleanerPlanner

Tiered/month

CleanerPlanner offers tiered monthly plans with a 30-day free trial and 24/7 support. As of September 2026 — check cleanerplanner.com for current plans.

Which should you choose?

Honest guidance

Choose CleanerPlanner if…

Window cleaning (or another rounds-based service) is your business, you want direct-debit collection, and you're not running a vehicle detailing operation.

Choose Buff if…

Vehicle detailing and valeting is your business — you want vehicle-first records, online one-off bookings with deposits, quotes, a customer portal and repeat-work plans in one UK-priced platform.

FAQ

Common questions

Is CleanerPlanner for detailers?

No. CleanerPlanner is rounds-based software built for window cleaning (and related round services like bin cleaning and lawn care). It has no vehicle records, online one-off booking or per-vehicle history for detailing work.

Does CleanerPlanner handle one-off online bookings?

It's built around scheduled rounds and direct debit rather than one-off customers booking a job online. Buff's core flow is exactly that — customers book a valet or detail online, choose a slot and pay a deposit.

Does Buff do direct debit like CleanerPlanner?

No. Buff collects card payments, deposits and full amounts online (and through your customer portal) rather than recurring direct debit. For vehicle care, most detailers prefer per-job deposits and flexible payment.

Can I move my jobs and customers to Buff?

Yes. Buff opens on 18 September 2026 and early-access members get hands-on help getting set up, including moving your data over.

CleanerPlanner is a trademark of its owner. Buff is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by CleanerPlanner. Feature and pricing details for CleanerPlanner are based on its public website and were correct as of September 2026; they may change, so please verify current details before making a decision.