ArcSite alternative for fence contractors
If you’ve outgrown spreadsheets and looked at ArcSite for fence takeoffs, you’ve probably noticed it’s a CAD tool first — powerful, but you’re still doing the fence math. FenceFlow is built only for fencing: draw the line on satellite imagery and it counts the posts, corners, and gates and prices the job for you, then carries it through to scheduling and invoicing.
What ArcSite is
a powerful mobile CAD drawing + takeoff app used across the trades for as-built drawings and estimates.
ArcSite is genuinely strong CAD: precise drawings, measured takeoffs, and good-looking proposals across many trades.
Where FenceFlow differs
It is general-purpose and CAD-first, so you draw the fence as geometry and build the estimate logic yourself. There is no fence-native understanding of posts, corners, and gates, and no scheduling or invoicing downstream.
ArcSite vs FenceFlow
| Capability | ArcSite | FenceFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing surface | Manual CAD drawing (scaled, precise) | Draw on live satellite imagery; footage auto-measured |
| Fence takeoff | You set up the takeoff math | Auto post / corner / gate counts from geometry + your recipes |
| Pricing modes | General estimating | Cost-plus, per-linear-foot, and full line-item |
| E-signature | Proposal sign-off | Magic-link e-sign — no homeowner account |
| Scheduling & invoicing | Not included | Crew scheduling, jobs, change orders, invoices |
| Field crews | Mobile drawing app | Offline foreman view, English + Spanish |
Choose ArcSite if…
Pick ArcSite if you want a flexible CAD tool across multiple trades and you’re comfortable building your own estimate templates.
Choose FenceFlow if…
Pick FenceFlow if you only do fencing and want the post/gate/corner takeoff and the whole estimate-to-invoice workflow done for you.
FAQ
- Is FenceFlow a good ArcSite alternative for fence contractors?
- Yes — for a fencing-only shop. ArcSite is general CAD takeoff; FenceFlow is fence-specific and auto-computes posts, corners, and gates from a satellite drawing, then continues into e-sign, scheduling, and invoicing.