FenceTracer vs Dirt Face
Dirt Face is all-in-one fence software: estimating, map/blueprint design, shop drawings, CRM, crew scheduling, invoicing, and QuickBooks sync. FenceTracer is fence estimating software with drawing-driven takeoff, USD/CAD quoting, locates, and tax-ready customer quotes.
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The verdict
Quick read
Feature-by-feature
Where each tool actually fits
| Feature | FenceTracer | Dirt Face | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing-driven takeoff | Native drawing-to-quote workflow | Draw on satellite map, blueprint, or blank canvas; templates apply formulas for materials, labor, and margin; branded PDF | Tie |
| Fence-specific concepts | Native — fabric, posts, rails, gates, fittings, labour | Native — chain link, vinyl, wood, ornamental, aluminum; posts, panels, gates, concrete | Tie |
| Canadian sales tax | Automatic by install province | Not published | FenceTracer |
| Currency | CAD native; USD billing for US companies | Unlabeled $. CAD billing not listed | FenceTracer |
| Mobile worker app | iOS + Android worker app with drawing, materials, locates, Live Crew | Crew portal; works on mobile/tablet/desktop. Native installer app with drawing + locates not called out | FenceTracer |
| Catalogue / pricing | CSV + Master Halco workbook parsing | Customizable parts database; AI import PDF/CSV/images; 500+ templates claimed | Tie |
| Time to first sent quote | 30-day trial, no credit card | 14-day trial, no credit card; free done-for-you onboarding on Solo+ | FenceTracer |
| Pricing model | $180 CAD / $129 USD flat, unlimited users | Solo $78 (1), Crew $199 (up to 3), Company $339 (4–10), Corporate $539 (up to 16), Enterprise custom | FenceTracer |
| Shop drawings | Quote-grade drawings; engineered shop drawings not the product | Shop drawings with elevations/manufacturing specs. Starts on Crew, not Solo | Competitor |
| Invoicing, payments, QuickBooks, lead gen | Quote PDFs, email, customer approval. Not invoicing/lead widget | Invoicing, in-app payments, QuickBooks, Stripe; Lead Generator on Crew+ (pricing table still shows “Sale Ends May 10, 2026”) | Competitor |
Best fit
Which shops should pick which tool?
FenceTracer is best for
- US and Canadian fence contractors who need tax-ready quote PDFs
- Shops that want drawing-driven quoting without a separate takeoff spreadsheet
- Crews of 2–20 who want a flat monthly bill with unlimited users
- Teams that want the worker app bundled with estimating and locates
- Operators who prioritize first-quote speed and quote-to-install handoff over shop drawings, invoicing, and a lead-gen widget
Dirt Face is best for
- Fence shops that want shop drawings, invoicing, QuickBooks, and a lead-gen widget in one vendor
- Teams that design on Google Maps satellite view, a blueprint, or a blank canvas
- Operators who want CRM, crew portal scheduling, inventory, two-way SMS, and Zapier together
- Shops that want AI catalogue import (PDF, CSV, or images) and the claimed 500+ fence templates
- Contractors who do not need CAD quoting, Canadian tax defaults, locates, or a dedicated worker app
Pricing
Total cost matters more than sticker price
30 days free, then $180 CAD / $129 USD per month flat. Unlimited users, unlimited quotes, unlimited projects. No credit card, cancel anytime.
This page uses dirtface.com/pricing (3 Sep 2026): Solo $78/month (1 full-access user), Crew $199/month (up to 3), Company $339/month (4–10), Corporate $539/month (up to 16), Enterprise custom. Yearly toggle “2 months free”; exact yearly invoice amounts not published as static text. 14-day free trial; homepage and register flow say no credit card required. Currency unlabeled $.
Last checked 3 Sep 2026. A product-page $99 Solo line disagrees with /pricing $78 — this page uses /pricing. Crew portal seat copy also disagrees (Unlimited on one surface vs 10 users on another); this page does not pick a number. The pricing table still shows “Sale Ends May 10, 2026” on Lead Generator. CAD billing, automatic Canadian provincial tax, a native installer app with drawing + locates, and exact yearly invoice dollars are not published. Dirt Face FAQ bodies were not fetched, so this page does not invent those answers. Also see https://dirtface.com/ and https://dirtface.com/features.
Current competitor details: official Dirt Face page.
FAQ
Questions before you switch
Is FenceTracer a Canadian alternative to Dirt Face?
Yes. FenceTracer is built in Canada for US and Canadian fence contractors — USD/CAD quoting, Canadian provincial tax defaults, US sales tax setup, locate readiness, and supplier pricebook import. Dirt Face is fence-specific operations software with estimating, map/blueprint design, shop drawings, CRM, crew scheduling, invoicing, and QuickBooks. It is a stronger fit when you want shop drawings, invoicing, QuickBooks, and a lead-gen widget in one vendor.
Does Dirt Face handle HST and QST?
Not on any public page we fetched. Automatic GST, HST, GST + PST/RST, or GST + QST from the install province is not published. Canadian shops should verify tax during trial. FenceTracer derives the right Canadian rate and label from the quote’s site province.
Which has better drawing tools?
Different tools. Dirt Face draws on a satellite map, blueprint, or blank canvas, then templates apply formulas for materials, labor, and margin. Shop drawings with elevations and manufacturing specs start on Crew, not Solo. FenceTracer’s drawing canvas is optimized for quote-grade site sketches that become the takeoff, the PDF, and the crew packet. Engineered shop drawings are not the FenceTracer product.
What about crew handoff?
FenceTracer ships with an installer worker app on iOS and Android — drawing, material list, locates, and Live Crew. Dirt Face publishes a crew portal that works on mobile, tablet, and desktop, plus crew scheduling. A native installer app with drawing and locates is not called out. Public copy also disagrees on crew-portal seats (Unlimited on one surface vs 10 users on another); confirm during trial.
Can I start without a credit card?
Both, on the pages we fetched. FenceTracer: 30-day trial, no credit card. Dirt Face: 14-day trial; homepage and register flow say no credit card required.
Is Dirt Face Solo $99 or $78?
Unverified across their own pages. The product page showed $99; dirtface.com/pricing listed Solo at $78/month (3 Sep 2026). This page uses /pricing and does not invent a third number. Confirm on their pricing page before you quote it.
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