Head-to-head · Tree Service Software
ArboStar vs TreeOS
ArboStar leads on 0 checks, TreeOS 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 priceTreeOS · $99/mo
- Free trialonly TreeOS
ArboStar scores higher on our rubric for tree service software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
TreeOS is cheaper to start at $99/user/mo against $149/user/mo.
ArboStar is the better fit for full-service tree companies needing depth. TreeOS is the better fit for small teams wanting an all-in-one system.
- ArboStar fits best
Full-service tree companies needing depth
- TreeOS fits best
Small teams wanting an all-in-one system
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Side by side
| Feature | ArboStar 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | TreeOS 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Tree Service Software | #4 in Tree Service Software |
| Best for | Full-service tree companies needing depth | Small teams wanting an all-in-one system |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $149/mo | $99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 17 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features ArboStar 5/5 · TreeOS 5/5 | ||
| Estimate builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crew scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Equipment tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route optimization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile platform | Both | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
TreeOS is a cloud-based management platform for tree service companies, covering the workflow from customer records and estimates through crew coordination, job tracking, invoicing, and payments. It is aimed at owner-operators and growing… Read the review → |
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.
TreeOS — where it wins
- CRM, estimates, scheduling, invoicing, and reporting in one system
- Route optimization, GPS clock-in, timesheets, and equipment tracking
- Unlimited users, customers, jobs, estimates, and invoices on one plan
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access starts at $99 per month
- A single plan offers less tier flexibility
- Platform coverage is limited to web
- ArboStar9.4/10 · Paid
A deep operations platform for tree companies that need more than basic scheduling.
Visit ArboStarFull verdict → - TreeOS8.9/10 · 14-day trial
A single-plan system covering tree service sales, crews, jobs, payments, and reporting.
Visit TreeOSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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