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Head-to-head · Arborist Software

ArboStar vs ArbTask

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ArboStar #1 in Arborist Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ArboStar
ArbTask #8 in Arborist Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit ArbTask

ArboStar leads on 0 checks, ArbTask on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArboStar · 7.9/10
  • Free planonly ArbTask
  • Most featuresArbTask · 2 of 6

ArboStar scores higher on our rubric for arborist software: 7.9 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

ArbTask offers free plan; ArboStar doesn't.

ArboStar is the better fit for tree-care businesses managing broad operations. ArbTask is the better fit for budget-conscious crews managing quotes and job sites.

  • ArboStar fits best

    Tree-care businesses managing broad operations

  • ArbTask fits best

    Budget-conscious crews managing quotes and job sites

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Side by side

Feature ArboStar 7.9/10 Visit ↗ ArbTask 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.1
Ranking #1 in Arborist Software #8 in Arborist Software
Best for Tree-care businesses managing broad operations Budget-conscious crews managing quotes and job sites
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $149/mo 499 SEK/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
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 Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ArboStar 0/6 · ArbTask 2/6
Work order scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Estimates and proposals Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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 Web
Our review
Pros
  • Connects estimates, scheduling, dispatch, inventory, and payments
  • Offline mobile app supports field crews
  • Tracks mapped trees, equipment, vehicles, and maintenance
  • Free plan includes mapped jobs, a deal board and unlimited team members
  • Quote builder supports VAT, RUT-avdrag and travel costs
  • Growth adds crew assignment, hour logging and color-coded planning
Cons
  • Starter and Growing monthly costs more than annual billing
  • Enterprise pricing is not stated
  • Broad operations may exceed the needs of a business seeking one focused tool
  • Web-only access may not suit teams needing a native mobile app
  • Verified features cover fewer operations than full-operation suites
  • Crew access, hour tracking and planning require the Growth plan
Our verdict

ArboStar brings customer management, estimates, scheduling, field work, tree inventory, equipment tracking, invoicing, payments, and reporting into one system for tree-care and landscaping businesses. Its scope fits companies coordinating…

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ArbTask brings customer lead intake, job mapping, quotes, scheduling, crew assignments and hour tracking into one job record. It is aimed at solo arborists and tree-care companies that want a shared view of incoming work and active jobs,…

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  1. ArboStarArborist Software 7.9Paid
  2. ArbTaskArborist Software 7.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ArboStar — where it wins

    • Connects estimates, scheduling, dispatch, inventory, and payments
    • Offline mobile app supports field crews
    • Tracks mapped trees, equipment, vehicles, and maintenance

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter and Growing monthly costs more than annual billing
    • Enterprise pricing is not stated
    • Broad operations may exceed the needs of a business seeking one focused tool

  • ArbTask — where it wins

    • Free plan includes mapped jobs, a deal board and unlimited team members
    • Quote builder supports VAT, RUT-avdrag and travel costs
    • Growth adds crew assignment, hour logging and color-coded planning

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access may not suit teams needing a native mobile app
    • Verified features cover fewer operations than full-operation suites
    • Crew access, hour tracking and planning require the Growth plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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