ArbM8 vs Autopilot
ArbM8
arbm8.com
Autopilot
autopilotapp.ioSide by side
| Figure | ArbM8 | Autopilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $49/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Tree Service Software | 8.3 (#5) | 8.3 (#6) |
| Audience | ArbM8 presents its service for businesses in the arboricultural sector, including tree care and consultancy workflows. | The product is presented as a CRM and field service platform for home service businesses. |
| Product | ArbM8 describes itself as tree management software built on the ServiceM8 platform for workflows specific to the arboricultural industry. | Autopilot describes itself as a mobile app and website for running a local services company. |
| Support | ArbM8 says it will be with customers every step of the way; a customer testimonial describes support from Navin as top-class. | The plan comparison lists both an in-app AI support assistant and human customer support. |
Plans
ArbM8
- Set-Up Only£720, paid once
- Intermediate£1,116, paid once
- Advanced£1,440, paid once
Autopilot
- Run$49 a month
- Grow$119 a month
- Scale$299 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
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.
Autopilot
Autopilot is a CRM and field service platform for home service businesses, available as a mobile app and website. Its workflow connects lead capture with job scheduling, customer messages, payments, reviews, and follow-ups. Listed tools include dispatch, estimates, invoicing, online booking, automated texts, time tracking, and reporting. The iPhone and Android apps cover jobs, schedules, GPS, calls, texts, payments, photos, and time tracking; a native desktop app for business calls and texts is listed for Mac and Windows. Plans start at $49 a month, and every plan begins with a free two-week trial. Run includes one user, Grow three, and Scale eight. Scale adds an AI Receptionist with 300 minutes monthly, along with 1,500 VoIP minutes and 1,500 SMS messages per month; overages are charged at listed rates. Additional users cost $29/month per user. Named integrations include Stripe, QuickBooks, Google Ads, Google Business Profile, Google Calendar, Google Local Services Ads, Facebook Ads, and Bing Ads. Zapier connects Autopilot to more than 9,000 apps.