FastQuote vs ArcSite for fence contractors.
ArcSite is a mobile CAD drawing and takeoff tool used across many trades, with a fencing solution. FastQuote is built only for fence work and keeps going after the signature. Here is where each one fits.
The short answer.
FastQuote fits if
- You want the estimate, signature, deposit, job and invoice in one app
- You show good, better, best options on one proposal
- You want a built-in CRM instead of connecting a separate one
- You want job cost, crew scheduling and review requests included
- You want one price with every feature, set up with you
ArcSite fits if
- You need CAD-grade drawings with layers and DXF or DWG export
- You measure with a laser device, Moasure or a LiDAR room scanner
- You do commercial or multi-trade work that needs detailed plans
- You already run Jobber, Housecall Pro, JobNimbus or ServiceTitan and want a drawing tool that connects to it
- You want client financing and change orders in your estimate tool
One fence job, both ways.
Take a typical job: 180 feet of 6 foot cedar privacy with one walk gate and one double drive gate, quoted in three styles.
- MeasureFastQuote
Draw the runs and drop in the gates on a phone or tablet while you walk the line. Footage is calculated from the sketch.
ArcSiteDraw the layout in mobile CAD on site, with satellite maps and laser measure support. Drawing tools are on every plan.
- PriceFastQuote
Pick styles from your price book. FastQuote prices up to four styles from the same sketch, per foot, per gate or from your materials.
ArcSiteOn the Takeoff plan and above, the materials list is built from the drawing and priced from the digital price book.
- SendFastQuote
Send one proposal by text or email with good, better, best side by side and optional add-ons with photos.
ArcSiteOn the Estimates plan, build the proposal from customizable templates.
- SignFastQuote
The customer picks a style, checks add-ons, signs on their phone and pays the deposit. The signed PDF is emailed and saved.
ArcSiteOn the Estimates plan, the customer approves with eSign and can pay online.
- BuildFastQuote
The job is created at signing. Book it on the crew calendar. For materials-priced styles, the supplier order list and job cost come from the sketch.
ArcSiteCrew sheets come from the drawing. Scheduling and job management are not listed on the pricing page; ArcSite connects to tools like Jobber, JobNimbus and ServiceTitan.
- FinishFastQuote
Send payment links for the balance or record a check, then send the Google review request.
ArcSiteInvoice and collect payments on the Estimates plan. Review requests are not listed.
Side by side.
| FastQuote | ArcSite | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Fence contractors only | Many trades that draw and estimate on site, with a fencing solution |
| Price | $99 a month, every feature included | Draw Pro $34.99, Takeoff $119.99, Estimates $159.99 a month billed monthly; $30, $99 and $129 a month billed yearly |
| Users | Ask us about your team size | Check ArcSite for user terms |
| Fence drawing | Draw runs and gates; footage from the sketch | Full mobile CAD with shape libraries, layers, satellite maps and DXF or DWG export |
| Materials list | Counted from the sketch for materials-priced styles | Automated material takeoffs on Takeoff and above |
| Multiple styles from one measurement | Up to four styles priced from one sketch | Not listed |
| E-signature and deposits | Signature drawn or typed; deposit at signing | eSign approvals and digital payments on Estimates |
| Jobs and crew calendar | Job created at signing; crew calendar included | Not listed; connects to field-service tools |
| CRM | Built in: contacts, calls, texts, email, pipeline and calendar | Connects to Salesforce and Zoho CRM |
| Job cost and gross profit | On every job | Not listed |
| Payment schedules | Deposit plus installments with a payment link for each | Invoicing, payment and service plans, and client financing on Estimates |
| Follow-up texts | New-lead reply, unsigned estimate and unpaid invoice follow-ups, configured for you | Not listed |
| Review requests | Google review request on completed jobs | Not listed |
| How it runs | Web app on phone, tablet or computer; add to home screen | Mobile CAD with cloud backup across devices |
| Setup | Set up with you by the Fence Branders team | 14-day full-feature trial; personalized onboarding on the annual Estimates plan |
What FastQuote does not replace
Keep your accounting software for bookkeeping, taxes and payroll. FastQuote handles the customer side of a fence job, from the estimate to the paid invoice.
Switching from ArcSite.
Want to talk it through? Email info@fencebranders.com or call (404) 530-9535.
Is FastQuote cheaper than ArcSite?
FastQuote is $99 a month with every feature included. On ArcSite's pricing page, proposals, eSign, payments and invoicing are on the Estimates plan, which is $159.99 a month billed monthly or $129 a month billed yearly. Scheduling, a CRM and review requests would come from other tools. Compare the setup you would actually need.
Do I need CAD to estimate fence jobs?
Most residential fence jobs only need the runs, gates and footage, which FastQuote gets from a quick sketch. If you do commercial work that needs detailed plans or DWG files, a CAD tool like ArcSite may be worth it.
Does FastQuote have a mobile app?
FastQuote runs in the web browser on any phone, tablet or computer. Add it to your home screen and it opens like an app. There is nothing to download from an app store.
Who moves my price list into FastQuote?
We set up your account with you, including your company defaults. Bring your current styles and prices and we will work through your price book together.
Send your next proposal from FastQuote.
Tell us about your company and we will get your account set up. $99 a month, every feature included.