Here is a helpful resource for anyone evaluating urban forestry software solutions! 

Key Takeaways:

User Focus: TreePlotter is designed for urban foresters and offers an all-in-one, browser-based solution with a low to moderate learning curve and robust support. Esri, on the other hand, caters to GIS professionals and requires configuring multiple components for a complete solution.

Ease of Use: TreePlotter stands out for its guided training, mobile responsiveness, and easy-to-configure data fields and user roles. Esri offers powerful GIS capabilities, but typically requires in-house GIS expertise and more extensive training.

Public Engagement: TreePlotter provides built-in tools for community engagement, such as public-facing maps and service requests, while Esri’s public interaction features generally require additional setup by a GIS professional.

Reporting & Ecosystem Services: TreePlotter includes customizable dashboards and integrates with i-Tree for ecosystem services reporting right out of the box. Esri offers similar capabilities, but often needs further configuration or third-party integrations.

Pricing: TreePlotter uses a straightforward subscription model with unlimited users, while Esri’s costs can vary based on the number of tools and users.

If your organization is considering a new urban forestry management platform, this checklist is a great starting point for comparing features, usability, and support.

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