ArborNote vs ArbScribe

ArborNote brings tree inventories, proposals, work orders, scheduling, invoicing and CRM together for tree care businesses. Users can GPS-map trees, add photos, view inventories as maps or lists and share live maps. Proposal creation uses tree data, with automated follow-up available for estimates and invoices. Work orders can organize locations, inventory maps, service scope, schedules, crew assignments and resource needs; they also support Job Safety Analysis forms and pre-job hazard surveys. ArborNote Pay accepts credit, debit and ACH payments, and estimates and invoices sync with QuickBooks Online and Desktop. Mobile apps for Apple and Android are listed for ArborNote and ArborNote Works, and the company says its apps work offline where coverage is absent. Enterprise includes HubSpot and Zapier integrations plus Open API access. The API page describes key rotation, HTTPS-only endpoints and scoped access. There is no free plan; a 14-day trial is available. Listed prices include ArborNote Works at $75 a month, Essential at $240 a month, Enterprise at $350 a month and the Premium add-on at $100 a month.

ArbScribe is a business management app for arborists and tree surgeons, combining customer records, scheduling, quoting and invoicing. Its quote builder can capture tree species, job locations, estimated crew hours and photos. The diary supports appointments and job scheduling with conflict detection. Crews can add members, assign surveyors and manage access, while bookings, quotes and job management are available offline on Android and iOS. Quote appointments and job bookings can sync with Google Calendar; Xero can sync contacts and upload invoices, but that integration is currently limited to the UK. The maker describes the product as suitable for businesses starting out as well as established crews, and offers a 14-day free trial, no setup fees and cancellation at any time. Pricing starts at £29.99, and a free plan is also listed. The site advertises UK-based support and a 30-minute personalized demo. Google Play says data is encrypted in transit and not shared with third parties, while noting the app may collect personal information, messages, photos and videos.