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Mastiff vs ArborNote
ArborNote is tree-inventory-first software — GPS tree mapping, LiDAR DBH measurement, proposals built from the inventory. Third-party listings still repeat a “from $50/month” price; their own pricing page says Essential is $240/mo for one user, plus $130/mo per additional user, with the crew app another $75/mo per crew leader. It's built to count and manage trees, not to price clearing an acre of them.
Mastiff wins in 7 of 14 categories
The gaps
What ArborNote is missing for land clearing companies
The widely-repeated “from $50/month” figure is stale — their own pricing page lists Essential at $240/mo for one user.
Per-user pricing stacks fast: $130–150/mo per additional user, and the crew app is $75/mo per crew leader on top.
Tree-inventory tooling — DBH and canopy records, not acre × density × intensity bids.
No consumer directory bringing you leads — demand generation stays a separate bill.
Side by side
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Mastiff | ArborNote |
|---|---|---|
| Built for the land clearing trade | Tree inventory & proposals | |
| Acre × density × intensity quoting | ||
| Per-tree DBH line items | LiDAR DBH measurement | |
| Satellite takeoff with auto-acreage | GPS tree mapping | |
| Vegetation density classes (Light / Medium / Heavy / Extreme) | ||
| Consumer directory bringing you leads | ||
| Showcase Studio (before/after content engine) | Not published | |
| Flat pricing with unlimited seats | Crew $199/mo | $130–150/mo per added user |
| Payment platform fee | None on top of processing | Not published |
| Certified operator network + escrow payments | ||
| AI pricing import from supplier PDFs | ||
| Printable job packets + no-login operator view | ||
| Per-stage time tracking & profitability | ||
| Starting price | Solo $99/mo · Crew $199/mo | $240/mo (Essential, 1 user) |
ArborNote pricing verified 2026-08-15 against ArborNote pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mastiff better than ArborNote for land clearing companies?
Mastiff is built specifically for forestry mulching and land clearing companies, while ArborNote is a niche tool built for a different trade. Mastiff wins in 7 of 14 categories we compared, including trade-specific CRM fields, equipment tracking, before/after showcases, and customer job tracking.
How much does ArborNote cost compared to Mastiff?
ArborNote starts at Essential $240/mo · Enterprise $350/mo, + $130–150/mo per added user. Mastiff Solo is $99/month for 2 seats and one location, one shared Mastiff Mail box, 25 GB storage, and 60 AI credits/month. Mastiff Crew is $199/month with unlimited seats, up to 3 mailboxes, 200 GB storage, and 500 AI credits/month. Mastiff Outfit is $299/month with the white-label lead generator. All plans include core job tracking, CRM, quoting, invoicing, equipment, and the customer job tracker.
Can I migrate from ArborNote to Mastiff?
Yes. Mastiff's import hub brings customers, their properties, and jobs in from ArborNote exports or any CSV — a mapper matches your columns automatically, AI handles unfamiliar headers, and re-running an import never duplicates a record. Most operators are fully set up within a day.
Does ArborNote work for land clearing companies?
ArborNote can be used by land clearing companies, but it wasn't designed for them. The widely-repeated “from $50/month” figure is stale — their own pricing page lists Essential at $240/mo for one user. Per-user pricing stacks fast: $130–150/mo per additional user, and the crew app is $75/mo per crew leader on top.
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