ArboristDesk
ArboristDesk: Affordable tree-aware workflows for small crews, with limited payment and platform coverage. Ranked #11 of 27 in Tree Service Software by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for small arborists wanting affordable core workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forSmall arborists wanting affordable core workflows
- Free planNo
- Paid from$69/mo
- Estimate builderYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Tree-aware estimates with species and pricing libraries
- Crew, equipment, routing, and offline field workflows
- QuickBooks synchronization and automatic invoice reminders
Where it doesn't
- Customer payments are handled outside the product
- QuickBooks is the only listed integration
- Web-only delivery limits platform breadth
Our verdict on ArboristDesk
ArboristDesk is subscription software for tree service and arborist companies, particularly small teams with 2 to 15 people. It brings together on-site estimating, crew and equipment scheduling, customer and property records, invoicing, inventory, and field work. Estimates can become scheduled jobs and invoices without re-entering line items, while the offline-capable mobile field app supports work away from a connection.
The published plans show a straightforward tier structure. Starter costs $79 per month with monthly billing or $69 per month when billed annually, with an estimate builder, scheduling calendar, invoicing with automatic reminders, and basic client CRM. Growth costs $149 monthly or $129 per month billed annually, adding two-way QuickBooks sync, a client portal, tree and job inventory, and customer SMS notifications. Pro costs $249 monthly or $219 per month billed annually, adding route optimization, team timesheets, job costing, a profitability dashboard, and priority support. A 14-day free trial is available, and annual prices are monthly equivalents billed yearly.
ArboristDesk’s strongest fit is a small arborist operation that needs industry-specific estimates, scheduling, invoicing, routing, and field coordination in one service. QuickBooks synchronization gives the higher tiers a clear accounting connection, while the broader workflow includes CRM and property records rather than focusing only on scheduling. The product does not process, hold, or transmit customer payments; invoices are paid outside ArboristDesk. Its listed integration is QuickBooks, and delivery is web-only, so companies seeking broader ecosystem coverage or built-in payment processing should consider an alternative. Choose ArboristDesk for affordable core tree-service workflows; look elsewhere if payment collection inside the platform is essential.
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ArboristDesk fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $69/mo |
| Estimate builder | Yes |
| Crew scheduling | Yes |
| Mobile platform | Not verified |
| Equipment tracking | Not verified |
| Route optimization | Yes |
| Online payments | No |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: QuickBooks |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | arboristdesk.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
ArboristDesk integrations
ArboristDesk lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- QuickBooks
Alternatives to ArboristDesk
- ArboStarA deep operations platform for tree companies that need more than basic scheduling.9.4
- ArborgoldA mature operations suite for tree-care teams managing recurring work, crews, and billing.9.2
- ArborSmartA broad tree-service platform with strong crew tools at a low starting price.9.0
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