ArbM8 vs Forester UVM

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.

Forester UVM is configurable GIS-based software for planning, assigning, tracking, and reporting electric utilities’ vegetation-management work. Managers and foresters can map circuits, prioritize spans with GIS overlays, define work types, and assign jobs by crew, territory, or timeframe. The mobile app supports offline field work by storing data locally until synchronization with the office database. The platform captures audit data, documents outcomes, tracks SAIDI and SAIFI, and provides role-based dashboards, dynamic reports, real-time cost and progress visibility, and AI-powered query reports. It supports Power BI and Telerik dashboards, Microsoft Azure AI Services, and satellite, drone, and LIDAR imagery sources. Integrations include utility GIS, WMS, CIS, OMS, and tax assessor databases. Staff can change work types and workflows without IT or GSI assistance. Forester runs on Android, iOS, web, and Windows, is hosted on Microsoft Azure, and supports crew scheduling and equipment tracking. Pricing is available by requesting a demo.