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Head-to-head · Tree Service Software

ArboStar vs ArborSmart

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score ArboStar #1 in Tree Service Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ArboStar
ArborSmart #3 in Tree Service Software 9.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ArborSmart

ArboStar leads on 0 checks, ArborSmart on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArboStar · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceArborSmart · $60/mo
  • Free trialonly ArborSmart

ArboStar scores higher on our rubric for tree service software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

ArborSmart is cheaper to start at $60/user/mo against $149/user/mo. On mobile platform, ArborSmart gives you Web where ArboStar offers Both.

ArboStar is the better fit for full-service tree companies needing depth. ArborSmart is the better fit for growing crews seeking strong value.

  • ArboStar fits best

    Full-service tree companies needing depth

  • ArborSmart fits best

    Growing crews seeking strong value

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Side by side

Feature ArboStar 9.4/10 Visit ↗ ArborSmart 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Tree Service Software #3 in Tree Service Software
Best for Full-service tree companies needing depth Growing crews seeking strong value
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $149/mo $60/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features ArboStar 5/5 · ArborSmart 5/5
Estimate builder ✓ ✓
Crew scheduling ✓ ✓
Equipment tracking ✓ ✓
Route optimization ✓ ✓
Online payments ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile platform Both Web
Our review
Pros
  • Tree inventory combines maps, photos, species, condition, and history.
  • Offline crew app supports field work when connectivity is limited.
  • Scheduling, routing, equipment, payments, and reporting share one platform.
  • Estimates, scheduling, routing, invoicing, and portals in one platform
  • Geofenced time tracking, fleet controls, and offline field work
  • Unlimited customers, jobs, and users on listed paid plans
Cons
  • The $149/month Starter price requires annual billing.
  • Growing and Enterprise capabilities may exceed small operator needs.
  • The platform's broad feature set can mean more operational setup.
  • Web-only platform may not suit teams requiring a native mobile app
  • No integrations are listed with the product details
  • Established-crew pricing is custom rather than published
Our verdict

ArboStar is business management software for tree-care and landscaping companies. It brings together CRM, estimates, scheduling, crew operations, tree inventory, equipment management, invoicing, payments, communications, reporting, and…

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ArborSmart is business management software designed for tree care companies, from solo operators to larger multi-crew businesses. Its scope covers branded estimates, crew scheduling, fleet management, geofenced time tracking, invoicing,…

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  1. ArboStarTree Service Software 9.4Paid
  2. ArborSmartTree Service Software 9.014-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ArboStar — where it wins

    • Tree inventory combines maps, photos, species, condition, and history.
    • Offline crew app supports field work when connectivity is limited.
    • Scheduling, routing, equipment, payments, and reporting share one platform.

    Where it doesn't

    • The $149/month Starter price requires annual billing.
    • Growing and Enterprise capabilities may exceed small operator needs.
    • The platform's broad feature set can mean more operational setup.

  • ArborSmart — where it wins

    • Estimates, scheduling, routing, invoicing, and portals in one platform
    • Geofenced time tracking, fleet controls, and offline field work
    • Unlimited customers, jobs, and users on listed paid plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only platform may not suit teams requiring a native mobile app
    • No integrations are listed with the product details
    • Established-crew pricing is custom rather than published

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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