ArboristArboristDesk vs ArborNote
Both are software built specifically for tree service and arborist businesses, with tree inventory as a shared core feature. This page compares what's publicly known about pricing and how each one handles that shared focus.
Both are tree-specific, with tree inventory as a shared focus
Unlike a comparison against a horizontal platform, this is the one competitor closest to ArboristDesk's own positioning. Both products build around species and condition tracking tied to a property, rather than treating tree inventory as an afterthought bolted onto a generic CRM. The real comparison point isn't whether either one has tree inventory, both do, it's how each one prices access to it and how it connects to the rest of the job.
ArborNote has grown quickly as a content publisher in this space over the past month, with tree inventory and business-advice articles as its main strategy, a positioning that overlaps closely with ArboristDesk's own. That makes this comparison worth being direct about instead of glossing over: these are two similar products competing for the same buyer, more than any of the other tools covered on this site.
| ArboristDesk | ArborNote | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat, by crew-size tier | Base fee for one user, plus a per-additional-user charge |
| Entry price | $79/mo (Starter, up to 2 people) | $240/mo (Essential, 1 user); $200/mo elsewhere on ArborNote's own page, see note |
| Additional users | Included within tier range | $130/mo each (Essential), $150/mo each (Enterprise); read-only users free |
| Higher tiers | Published: Growth $149/mo, Pro $249/mo | Enterprise: $350/mo (1 user) + $150/mo per additional user |
| Tree inventory / mapping | Included from Growth up, feeds the estimate builder | Included on Essential, per ArborNote's own pricing page |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Free trial offered, per ArborNote's own site |
| Price-lock guarantee | 12 months, in writing | Not published |
ArborNote's own pricing page lists Essential at $240/mo (1 user) plus $130/mo per additional user, and Enterprise at $350/mo (1 user) plus $150/mo per additional user, checked 2026-08-03; read-only users are free on both. A separate comparison table further down the same page lists lower figures for both plans, $200/mo and $300/mo, that don't reconcile with the numbers above. That's an inconsistency on ArborNote's own site, not something we're able to resolve from outside it, confirm the current number directly with ArborNote before relying on either.
What's publicly known about each tool's tree inventory approach
ArborNote's Essential plan includes GPS tree mapping alongside its arborist CRM, branded proposals and scheduling, per its own site. That puts tree inventory in the entry-level plan rather than gating it behind a higher tier, which is a genuine point in its favor for a smaller crew that wants the feature from day one instead of paying for a higher tier to unlock it.
ArboristDesk's tree inventory is a map-based pin system: tap a pin on the property map, log species, trunk diameter, condition and a photo, and that record feeds directly into an estimate line item for the next job on that property. It's included starting on the Growth plan ($149/mo), alongside QuickBooks sync and the client portal, rather than on the entry Starter tier.
Who each tool fits
An operator already using ArborNote's workflow and comfortable with its Essential-tier pricing may have little reason to switch, especially if the crew is small enough that the per-additional-user charge doesn't add up to much, or if ArborNote's content and education resources are already part of how the business runs day to day.
A crew of 2 to 15 that wants tree inventory tied directly into a live estimate and job pipeline, not a separate mapping step, and wants to see the full tier structure before talking to a salesperson, is the fit ArboristDesk is built for. That's a real, confirmed product connection, tree pins feed the estimate builder directly, not a general claim about integration.
A note on price stability
ArborNote publishes numbers for both of its plans, Essential and Enterprise, priced as a base fee for the first user plus a per-additional-user charge rather than one flat number for any team size, and a second table on the same page lists different figures for both plans without explaining the gap. That's not a criticism, pricing pages carry mistakes and lag on any site. What ArboristDesk offers instead is one flat number per crew-size tier, visible on the pricing page with no sales call required, plus a written 12-month price-lock on whatever tier you sign up for.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ArboristDesk a good ArborNote alternative?
Both are built for tree service specifically, and both treat tree inventory as a core feature. The practical difference is in how each implements it: ArboristDesk's tree pins feed directly into a live estimate builder on every tier from Growth up, while ArborNote sells its inventory and mapping tools as part of its Essential plan. Compare the actual workflow each one gives you, not just the feature name, before deciding which fits your crew.
How does ArborNote's pricing compare to ArboristDesk's?
ArborNote's own pricing page lists an Essential plan at $240/mo for one user plus $130/mo for each additional user, and an Enterprise plan at $350/mo for one user plus $150/mo for each additional user; read-only users are free on both. A separate comparison table further down that same page lists lower figures for both plans, $200/mo and $300/mo, which don't match the numbers above, an inconsistency on ArborNote's own site rather than something we can resolve from outside it, so treat $200 to $240/mo as ArborNote's approximate Essential starting price depending on which part of their page you're reading. ArboristDesk's three tiers, $79, $149 and $249 per month, are all visible on the pricing page without a sales call, and cover a full crew rather than billing per person.
Does ArborNote have a tree inventory feature like ArboristDesk?
Yes. ArborNote's Essential plan includes GPS tree mapping as a core feature, alongside its arborist CRM and proposal tools, per ArborNote's own site. ArboristDesk's tree inventory works as a map-based pin system, species, trunk diameter, condition and photos tied to each property, that feeds directly into the estimate builder for that job. Both products build around tree inventory; the difference is in the specific workflow around estimating from it, not in whether the feature exists.
Can I switch from ArborNote to ArboristDesk?
ArboristDesk doesn't have a dedicated ArborNote data-migration tool today. If you're moving over, our support team can help bring across client lists and job history manually during your 14-day trial.