ArbM8 vs ArboristDesk
ArbM8
arbm8.com
ArboristDesk
arboristdesk.comSide by side
| Figure | ArbM8 | ArboristDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $5.75/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · Tree Service Software | 8.3 (#5) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Audience | ArbM8 presents its service for businesses in the arboricultural sector, including tree care and consultancy workflows. | The maker describes ArboristDesk as built for tree service crews of 2–15 people. |
| Product | ArbM8 describes itself as tree management software built on the ServiceM8 platform for workflows specific to the arboricultural industry. | ArboristDesk is subscription software for tree service and arborist companies, covering estimating, crew scheduling, invoicing, tree and job inventory, and QuickBooks synchronization. |
| Support | ArbM8 says it will be with customers every step of the way; a customer testimonial describes support from Navin as top-class. | The home page says customers can email questions and hear directly from the people who built the estimate tool; Pro includes priority support. |
Plans
ArbM8
- Set-Up Only£720, paid once
- Intermediate£1,116, paid once
- Advanced£1,440, paid once
ArboristDesk
- Starter$69 a year
- Starter$79 a month
- Growth$129 a year
- Growth$149 a month
- Pro$219 a year
- Pro$249 a month
In their own words
ArbM8
ArbM8 is tree management software built on the ServiceM8 platform, with workflows for arboricultural businesses handling tree care and consultancy work. Its listed capabilities include mobile quotes, automation, a job diary, GPS tracking, on-site invoicing, risk assessments, method statements, incident management, completion certificates, TPO/CA management, accountancy integration, and asset management. The Advanced package lists forms for risk assessments, method statements, additional or emergency work orders, incident reports, job completion, pesticide records, worksite audits, and rigging plans. It includes QBO integration if applicable. Setup packages cover account creation and staff or team setup, while templates, forms, and configuration vary by package. The package prices are one-time charges: Set-Up Only is £720.00, Intermediate is £1116.00, and Advanced is £1440.00. These amounts do not include the monthly ServiceM8 subscription. ArbM8 supports Android, iOS, and web. Its homepage says it was not accepting new clients until May 2026.
ArboristDesk
ArboristDesk has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.