Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Both are excellent platforms designed for arborists. Here is how they compare across key features.
| Feature | TL360 | ArborStar | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Tree Mapping | Both offer comprehensive mapping | ||
| Virtual ISA Inspections | Tree Life 360 exclusive - AI-powered arborist inspections | ||
| CRM & Lead Management | Both offer full-featured CRM | ||
| Estimating & Bidding | Both have professional estimating tools | ||
| Auto-Translate Messaging | Tree Life 360 exclusive - English/Spanish auto-translation | ||
| Asset Management | Tree Life 360 includes OSHA/ANSI inspections | ||
| HR & Onboarding | Tree Life 360 has 6-step wizard + discipline system | ||
| QuickBooks Integration | Both offer seamless QuickBooks sync | ||
| Mobile App (Offline) | Both support offline functionality | ||
| Bilingual Platform | Tree Life 360 is fully English/Spanish | ||
| Flat-Rate Pricing | Tree Life 360 - no per-seat charges | ||
| All Features Included | Tree Life 360 includes everything at every tier |
GPS Tree Mapping
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Both offer comprehensive mapping
Virtual ISA Inspections
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Tree Life 360 exclusive - AI-powered arborist inspections
CRM & Lead Management
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Both offer full-featured CRM
Estimating & Bidding
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Both have professional estimating tools
Auto-Translate Messaging
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Tree Life 360 exclusive - English/Spanish auto-translation
Asset Management
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Tree Life 360 includes OSHA/ANSI inspections
HR & Onboarding
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Tree Life 360 has 6-step wizard + discipline system
QuickBooks Integration
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Both offer seamless QuickBooks sync
Mobile App (Offline)
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Both support offline functionality
Bilingual Platform
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Tree Life 360 is fully English/Spanish
Flat-Rate Pricing
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Tree Life 360 - no per-seat charges
All Features Included
Tree Life 360
ArborStar
Tree Life 360 includes everything at every tier
Transparent Pricing
Pricing Comparison: Flat-Rate vs Per-Seat
ArborStar charges $150 per user, per month. Tree Life 360 offers flat-rate pricing with no per-seat fees - massive savings as you grow.
| Team Size | Tree Life 360 | ArborStar | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
1 User ArborStar cheaper for solo operators | $200/mo | $150/mo | |
5 Users Tree Life 360 saves $5,412/year | $299/mo | $750/mo | Save $451/mo |
10 Users Tree Life 360 saves $14,412/year | $299/mo | $1,500/mo | Save $1,201/mo |
15 Users Tree Life 360 saves $21,012/year | $499/mo | $2,250/mo | Save $1,751/mo |
1 User
Tree Life 360
$200/mo
ArborStar
$150/mo
ArborStar cheaper for solo operators
Save $451/mo
5 Users
Tree Life 360
$299/mo
ArborStar
$750/mo
Tree Life 360 saves $5,412/year
Save $1,201/mo
10 Users
Tree Life 360
$299/mo
ArborStar
$1,500/mo
Tree Life 360 saves $14,412/year
Save $1,751/mo
15 Users
Tree Life 360
$499/mo
ArborStar
$2,250/mo
Tree Life 360 saves $21,012/year
Pricing Model Comparison
Tree Life 360 - Flat Rate
- One flat monthly rate
- 5-15 users included
- All features unlocked
ArborStar - Per Seat
- $150 per user per month
- Costs explode as you grow
- Features gated by tier