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Head-to-head · Arborist Software

Arborgold vs ArborNote

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Arborgold #2 in Arborist Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Arborgold
ArborNote #3 in Arborist Software 7.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ArborNote

Arborgold leads on 0 checks, ArborNote on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArborgold · 7.8/10
  • Free trialonly ArborNote

Arborgold scores higher on our rubric for arborist software: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Arborgold is the better fit for tree-care firms needing CRM, routing, and invoicing. ArborNote is the better fit for tree care teams coordinating inventory and field work.

  • Arborgold fits best

    Tree-care firms needing CRM, routing, and invoicing

  • ArborNote fits best

    Tree care teams coordinating inventory and field work

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Side by side

Feature Arborgold 7.8/10 Visit ↗ ArborNote 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.7
Ranking #2 in Arborist Software #3 in Arborist Software
Best for Tree-care firms needing CRM, routing, and invoicing Tree care teams coordinating inventory and field work
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $129/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 8,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Arborgold 0/6 · ArborNote 0/6
Work order scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Estimates and proposals Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tree inventory records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tree risk reports Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mobile mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Route optimization Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines estimates, e-signatures, recurring jobs, and visual routing.
  • Crew GPS, time tracking, and mobile apps support field operations.
  • QuickBooks, calendar, email, and messaging integrations connect office workflows.
  • Maps trees and manages inventories with GPS tools
  • Connects proposals, scheduling, CRM, invoicing, and payments
  • Mobile apps support work orders and job-progress records
Cons
  • No free plan; Starter begins at $129 per month with annual billing.
  • Monthly billing costs more than the annual-plan monthly equivalent.
  • Higher-tier features such as job costing and tree inventory mapping cost extra.
  • Requires a paid plan; there is no free plan
  • Works, Landscape, and Premium add-ons may complicate plan selection
  • Advanced integrations and customer portal are limited to Enterprise
Our verdict

Arborgold brings customer management, estimates and proposals, scheduling, routing, job management, crew tracking, invoicing, and payments into one system for lawn, tree-care, landscaping, and related service companies. Tree-care firms can…

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ArborNote brings tree inventory and day-to-day business operations together for professional tree care teams, with tools also aimed at landscaping, municipal, HOA, and large residential work. GPS mapping and inventory sit alongside…

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  1. ArborgoldArborist Software 7.8Paid
  2. ArborNoteArborist Software 7.714-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Arborgold — where it wins

    • Combines estimates, e-signatures, recurring jobs, and visual routing.
    • Crew GPS, time tracking, and mobile apps support field operations.
    • QuickBooks, calendar, email, and messaging integrations connect office workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Starter begins at $129 per month with annual billing.
    • Monthly billing costs more than the annual-plan monthly equivalent.
    • Higher-tier features such as job costing and tree inventory mapping cost extra.

  • ArborNote — where it wins

    • Maps trees and manages inventories with GPS tools
    • Connects proposals, scheduling, CRM, invoicing, and payments
    • Mobile apps support work orders and job-progress records

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid plan; there is no free plan
    • Works, Landscape, and Premium add-ons may complicate plan selection
    • Advanced integrations and customer portal are limited to Enterprise

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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