Platform Comparison
Ground Control
vs Turf Assistant
Total. Operational. Control.
Turf Assistant provides a broad set of turf management tools. Ground Control takes a more integrated approach — connecting operations, inventory, procurement, and AI.
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Traditional system vs modern operating layer
Turf Assistant is a capable traditional platform — covering many of the standard tools turf managers expect. Ground Control is built as a modern operating layer: connected, integrated, and designed to evolve alongside how operations actually run today.
Turf Assistant
Established turf management toolset
Covers planning and tracking workflows
Broadly adopted across the industry
Ground Control
Modern connected platform — jobs, inventory, procurement unified
Designed around how operations actually execute
Atlas AI built into the operating layer
Execution depth
Operational workflows
Turf Assistant supports planning and basic tracking across operational tasks. Ground Control extends this into structured, workflow-driven execution — with run sheets, structured jobs, and daily visibility across teams and sites.
"Planning tools are table stakes. Ground Control adds the execution layer most systems miss."
Turf Assistant
Planning and scheduling tools
Task and activity tracking
Reporting on completed work
Ground Control
Structured jobs with full workflow logic
Run sheets for daily execution control
Multi-team operational visibility
Planning through to completion in one view
A clear differentiator
Inventory and procurement
Turf Assistant includes limited inventory capability — enough for basic recording. Ground Control connects inventory to purchasing, so operational usage and stock levels directly drive buying behaviour inside the same system.
"Most platforms stop at inventory control. Ground Control turns inventory into action."
Turf Assistant
Basic inventory recording
Limited usage tracking
Purchasing managed outside the platform
No supplier ecosystem
Ground Control
Full inventory and usage tracking together
Stock levels connected to buying moments
Embedded marketplace inside the platform
Procurement built into daily operational workflows
Embedded commerce
Marketplace advantage
Turf Assistant has no marketplace capability. Ground Control embeds suppliers directly into the system — so users can browse, compare, and order from approved suppliers without leaving the operational environment.
Turf Assistant
No embedded marketplace
Purchasing handled outside the platform
No supplier visibility within operations
No procurement-to-inventory connection
Ground Control
Multi-supplier marketplace built into the platform
Suppliers visible within daily operational context
Orders trigger inventory updates automatically
Demand-driven purchasing connected to real usage data
AI and future capability
Turf Assistant focuses on capturing and displaying operational data — giving managers visibility into what has happened. Ground Control adds an AI layer that helps surface recommendations, connect data points, and support decision-making before problems arise.
"Other platforms help you record the operation. Ground Control helps you run it."
Turf Assistant
Captures and displays operational data. Managers interpret information and act manually. No recommendation or intelligence layer.
Surfaces recommendations based on real operational context. Connects inventory, scheduling, and purchasing into a more active system. Supports decision-making rather than just recording it.
Feature breakdown
At-a-glance comparison
| FeaturedGround Control | Turf Assistant | |
|---|---|---|
| Job / task management | Included | Partial |
| Labour tracking | Included | Limited |
| Scheduling | Included | Partial |
| Spray / compliance | Included | Partial |
| Equipment & fleet | Included | Limited |
| Inventory | Included | Partial |
| Cost / budget tracking | Included | Limited |
| Marketplace / procurement | Multi-supplier | Not available |
| AI / automation | Atlas AI | Not available |
See the full picture
See how Ground Control compares across all platforms — taskTracker, Turf Assistant, Turf Prophit, John Deere Operations Center, and Toro myTurf Pro.
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Ground Control is built for teams who need more than a traditional turf system. One platform across operations, inventory, procurement, and AI.
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