Free Arborist CRM Tools for Tree Care Businesses in 2026
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A free arborist CRM keeps your tree jobs, customers and crew in one place at no cost. Four tools have a free plan: ArbTask, Plannit, Fieldified and Yardbook. Jobber and Kickserv only have a free trial.
The 4 free arborist CRM tools
We checked each tool's pricing page on 3 October 2026. For Yardbook we used its Capterra listing.
1. ArbTask
- An arborist built it for tree care businesses.
- The free plan has 5 active jobs and unlimited team members. You do not need a credit card.
- You see all jobs on a map and the status of each job on a board.
- Tap a job to start navigation in Google Maps.
- Each job holds the address, photos, a description, the customer's contact details, crew comments and a timeline.
- Archive a finished job to free a slot.
- Quotes and the customer form are only in the paid Starter plan.
2. Plannit
- The free plan is for 2 users.
- It includes job requests, scheduling, quotes, invoices and online payments.
- It is made for home services in general.
- Paid plans start at $49 a month, billed yearly.
3. Fieldified
- The free plan has scheduling, invoicing, customer records and reports.
- The pricing page says "certain usage limits do apply", but it does not list them.
- Paid plans start at $49 a month for 5 users.
4. Yardbook
- It has a free version, according to its Capterra listing.
- It is made for landscaping businesses.
Tools with only a free trial
- Jobber has a 14 day free trial. After that it costs from $29 a month, billed yearly.
- Kickserv has a 30 day free trial. After that it costs from $60 a month.
Some lists of free arborist software also show tools with no free plan. Payaca is one example. It offers demos instead of a free trial.
How to choose
- If you have a crew and want everyone in one app, use ArbTask. Every plan has unlimited team members.
- If you work alone and need free quotes and invoices, use Plannit.
- If you mostly do landscaping, use Yardbook.
Questions
Is there a free CRM for arborists?
Yes. ArbTask, Plannit, Fieldified and Yardbook all have a free plan.
Which free CRM is made for tree work?
ArbTask. An arborist made it for tree work.
Can I send quotes for free?
Yes, with Plannit. In ArbTask, quotes start on the Starter plan.
Try ArbTask free, no credit card
Sources
All pages checked on 3 October 2026.
- ArbTask pricing: free plan, 5 active jobs, unlimited team members, no credit card, quotes and customer form on Starter.
- ArbTask map guide: map, navigation in Google Maps, what each job holds.
- ArbTask intro post: built by a tree climber who writes software.
- Plannit pricing: free forever plan, 2 users, quotes and invoices, Pro $49 a month billed yearly.
- Fieldified pricing: free plan that stays free, usage limits, Basic $49 a month for 5 users.
- Yardbook on Capterra: includes a free version, landscaping software.
- Jobber pricing: 14 day free trial, Core from $29 a month billed yearly.
- Kickserv pricing: 30 day free trial, Start from $60 a month.
- Payaca pricing: demos instead of free trials.