For the owner
See the business beyond today’s schedule.
- Revenue and outstanding invoices
- Reporting and job-cost visibility
- Lead tracking and quote follow-ups
FOR TREE SERVICE BUSINESSES & ARBORISTS
Tree service & arborist software.
Clear jobs. Less admin.
Quote the work. Coordinate your crews. Get paid.
Run your tree care business in one place with Zentive.
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One connected workspace. Office to field. · Illustrative tree care workflow
YOUR TREE CARE WORKDAY
Example dataTree removal
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CUSTOMERMaple Residence
SCHEDULEOne-time job
SCOPERemoval & disposal
QUOTE & SCOPE
Agree the work before it starts.
Create an itemized quote with the service scope, entered costs and customer terms.
Removal estimateRemoval & disposalExample scope · no records are created
✓ Customer & property connected
Businesses using Zentive
A2Z Tree care
Green Ventures
Rockscape Tree care
Snyder's Tree care
Flanders Tree careZENTIVE FEATURES FOR LANDSCAPERS
Win the job. Run the work.
Keep the business growing.
Explore the tools that connect your customers, crews and cash flow. Feature availability varies by plan.
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QUOTING & CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT
Make your next quote easier to say yes to.
Keep the customer, property and scope together from inquiry to approved work.
- Build itemized quotes for removal, pruning, stump grinding, labor and disposal.
- Use saved products and services to keep pricing consistent.
- Track inquiries, open quotes and follow-ups.
- Give customers a portal to review quotes and pay invoices.
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOW
Example tree care estimate
Tree removalLabor + disposal
Stump grindingScope + equipment cost
PruningAgreed work + labor
SCHEDULING, ROUTING & MOBILE
A clear plan for every crew.
A removal, a pruning route and recurring plant health care need different scopes. Keep estimates, site photos, crew instructions and customer records connected from the first assessment to the invoice.
- Tree removal, pruning, trimming and stump grinding
- Recurring pruning and plant health care visits
- Plan routes and record crew time on eligible plans.
- Share access instructions, job notes and before-and-after photos.
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOW
Example crew schedule
Tuesday · Crew ATree removal
Thursday · Crew BPruning route
Friday · Crew CPlant health care
INVOICING & ONLINE PAYMENTS
Finish the work. Keep billing moving.
Connect completed jobs with invoices, payment status and the customer history.
- Create clear invoices for maintenance and project work.
- Accept online payments through Stripe.
- Use recurring billing, autopay and reminders for repeat accounts.
- Sync with QuickBooks Online on eligible plans; processing fees are separate.
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOW
Example invoice status
Tree removalPaid
Pruning routeSent
Plant health careReady to invoice
JOB COSTING, REPORTING & FOLLOW-UPS
Know where the work earns its keep.
Use the costs and time your team enters to make better pricing and operating decisions.
- Review entered labor, material and overhead against job revenue.
- Use reporting on eligible plans to understand margins and unpaid balances.
- Follow up on unanswered quotes and request customer reviews.
- Connect Mailchimp for seasonal customer outreach.
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOW
Example job-cost review
LaborRecorded crew time
Materials & expensesEntered job costs
Revenue & marginReview in reporting
BUILT FOR THE WAY TREE CARE WORKS
One-time removals.
Ongoing tree care.
A removal, a pruning route and recurring plant health care need different scopes. Keep estimates, site photos, crew instructions and customer records connected from the first assessment to the invoice.
- Tree removal, pruning, trimming and stump grinding
- Recurring pruning and plant health care visits
- Property photos, access details and job instructions
- Adjust crew assignments when weather changes the plan
EXAMPLE PROPERTY WORKFLOWMaintenance + projects
One property. Clear tree work.
Illustrative workflow, from scope to payment.
- 1Assess & estimate
Scope, site photos, labor and disposal
- 2Schedule the crew
Share access and agreed job instructions
- 3Document & invoice
Completion photos, time and customer billing
↻ Customer → Quote → Schedule → Invoice
A BETTER DAY FOR THE WHOLE TEAM
Office, field, customer.
Everyone on the same page.
For the crew
Arrive with the details already in hand.
- Route, access instructions and service notes
- Work orders and service history
- Photos, notes and mobile clock-in
For the office & customer
Keep the next step clear.
- Scheduling and dispatch in one place
- Appointment and payment reminders
- Customer portal and review requests
SMS and email reminders are one-way. Customers reply by phone or email.
Fits the tools
you already use.
QuickBooks Online
Stripe
Google Maps
Mailchimp START SMALL. MAKE ROOM TO GROW.
A plan for your team.
A price you can see.
Try Zentive free for 14 days. No credit card required.
Starter
1 user$51/month
$612/year, billed annually.
For the owner-operator.
- Scheduling and job management
- Create quotes and invoices
- Digital payments
Standard
Up to 5 users$95/month
$1140/year, billed annually.
For a growing team.
- Automated email and SMS
- Route planning
- QuickBooks integration
Growth Pro
Up to 15 users$175/month
$2100/year, billed annually.
For a larger operation.
- Automated SMS notifications
- Real-time job costing data
- Quote follow-up automations
All prices in USD. See the full feature breakdown for plan availability. More than 15 users? Talk to us.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Compare the workflow.
Then compare the price.
The best tree care business software for your business fits your team, your billing and your reporting needs. Compare what is included—not just the starting price.
| Software | Compare these workflows | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|
| Zentive | Quotes, scheduling, routes, service records, invoices and payments | User limits, plan availability and the workflows your team needs |
| Jobber ↗ | Service scheduling, quotes and billing | Required tier for users, automation and job costs |
| SingleOps ↗ | Arborist estimating and operations | Tree-specific records, onboarding and total team cost |
| Arborgold ↗ | Tree care proposals and resource planning | Plant health care requirements, setup and pricing |
Research sources: linked vendor pages reviewed October 10, 2026. This is a workflow checklist, not a feature-equivalence or lowest-price claim.
IS ZENTIVE THE RIGHT FIT?
For teams that want the business side organized.
Choose Zentive when your priority is keeping customers, quotes, crew assignments, service records and payments together—with pricing for a small service business.
Need tree inventory, risk assessment or permit workflows?
Zentive manages the business workflow. Confirm tree mapping, ISA assessment forms, permit tracking and dedicated plant health care compliance tools separately. Software records do not replace an arborist’s assessment or crew safety procedures.
BRING YOUR BUSINESS WITH YOU
A fresh start.
Without starting from scratch.
Moving from Jobber, Aspire, LMN, Yardbook or spreadsheets? Start with your customer list, then build the workflow around your team.
- 01
Bring over your customers
Import your customer list by CSV.
- 02
Set up your first tree service job
Choose the customer, property, scope and schedule.
- 03
Get the team ready
Assign your crews and review the day’s work. Guided onboarding is available.
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LET’S WALK THROUGH YOUR WORKDAY
See how your business
could run with Zentive.
Bring a real workflow: a photo-based removal estimate, a pruning schedule or a recurring plant health care visit. We’ll walk through it together.
- See the features that matter to your team
- Ask about migration, integrations and pricing
- Check the fit before you commit
Your questions.
A real product walkthrough.
Free, 30-minute demo with the Zentive team.
Choose a time Pick an available slot directly in our calendar.THE BASICS, WITHOUT THE JARGON
What is tree service
business software?
Tree service software, also called arborist business software, connects customers, properties, estimates, crew schedules, job instructions, photos, time records, invoices and payments. It helps an office and field crew coordinate removals, pruning, stump grinding and recurring care without moving the same details between separate systems.
Use one shared record for the office and field team, with plan-specific routing, accounting sync and reporting. Explore the trial with a real customer workflow before choosing your plan.
USEFUL BEFORE YOUR FIRST LOGIN
Free tools for
your next tree care job.
Start with the paperwork. Then bring the whole workflow together in Zentive.
FREE QUOTE GENERATOR
Scope your next job.
Itemize the service scope, labor and materials in a clear tree service estimate.
Create a tree care quote →FREE INVOICE GENERATORBill for the work.
Create a clear invoice for your tree service services.
Create a tree care invoice →FREE LABOR COST CALCULATORCheck your labor cost.
Calculate the labor cost behind your next estimate.
Calculate labor cost →GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
A few things
worth knowing.
Scheduling, estimates, billing and the details that matter to your tree care business.
Ask us about your workflow →Can I quote tree removal, pruning and stump grinding?
Yes. Create an itemized quote from your services and costs, including labor, disposal and overhead. Attach relevant photos and describe the agreed scope so the customer and crew know what the job includes.
Can crews see site photos and access instructions?
Yes. Keep property notes, job details and photos with the assigned work. Crews can review the scope in the field and add completion notes and photos.
Can I schedule recurring pruning and plant health care?
Yes. Schedule recurring visits alongside one-time jobs. Confirm your exact treatment-record, chemical-log and compliance requirements separately; a recurring schedule is not a dedicated plant health care compliance system.
Can I change the crew schedule for storms or high winds?
Yes. Adjust the calendar and crew assignments when weather changes the plan. Your team decides whether work is safe and how to prioritize storm-related requests.
Does it include tree mapping, risk assessments or ISA forms?
No dedicated tree inventory, mapping or risk-assessment system is claimed here. Use qualified arborists and specialist tools for assessments, permits and required safety documentation.
Can I coordinate equipment needs for a tree job?
Include equipment requirements and costs in the scope and job notes. Confirm dedicated equipment availability, inspection, maintenance and fleet-management requirements in a demo rather than assuming a full equipment system.
Can I plan routes and track crew time?
Route planning, GPS and time tracking are available on eligible plans. Crews can see assigned jobs and record time from the field. Check the full plan breakdown for the features your team needs.
Can crews use it on phones and tablets?
Yes. Access schedules, job details, property notes and photos from the field. Offline access and later syncing are described on the current page; test the exact workflow and device during your trial.
Can I track tree service job costs and profit?
Track the labor, materials and overhead entered against job revenue. Reporting on eligible plans helps you review margins. Accurate results depend on complete time and cost records.
Does it integrate with QuickBooks Online?
Yes, on eligible plans. Review how customer, product and paid-invoice records sync with your accounting workflow. Zentive organizes operations; QuickBooks remains your accounting system.
Can I invoice customers and accept online payments?
Yes. Create invoices, track balances and collect online payments through Stripe. Payment-processing fees are separate from the subscription. Review recurring billing and autopay settings before use.
Can customers approve quotes and receive reminders?
The customer portal supports quote review and online invoice payment. Email and SMS reminders help with appointments and follow-ups. SMS reminders are one-way; customers respond by phone or email.
How much does tree care software cost?
Zentive starts at $51 per month equivalent with annual billing ($612 per year), or $64 billed monthly for Starter. Standard and Growth Pro support larger teams. Use the pricing toggle above and check plan-specific features.
Is there a free plan or free tree care paperwork?
Zentive offers a 14-day trial with no credit card required, rather than a permanent free plan. The free tree care quote and invoice generators below can create downloadable paperwork without a subscription.
How do I move from spreadsheets or another tree care app?
Import your customer list by CSV, set up services and pricing, and try your first job. Guided onboarding is available. Confirm the transfer of historical jobs, photos and recurring schedules before migrating.
MAKE ROOM FOR THE BUSINESS YOU WANT
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