FenceTracer vs FenceBuilder Pro
FenceBuilder Pro is fence estimating and quoting software: visual designer, automatic bill of materials, vendor pricing, and branded PDFs. 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 | FenceBuilder Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing-driven takeoff | Native drawing-to-quote workflow: sketch the layout, deterministic material takeoff, sendable PDF | Visual designer calculates BOM as you draw. Three modes: blank canvas, satellite map of the property, or uploaded survey | Tie |
| Fence-specific concepts | Native — fabric, posts, rails, gates, fittings, labour | Native — posts (corner, end, line, gate), rails, pickets/panels, concrete, screws, brackets, gate hardware; wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum, composite | Tie |
| Canadian sales tax (HST/GST/QST/PST) | Automatic by install province | Public pages do not describe GST, HST, GST + PST/RST, or GST + QST. Tax on customer quotes is not documented | FenceTracer |
| Currency | CAD pricing native; USD billing for US companies | Published prices use $ with no USD/CAD label. Support hours are Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm CT. CAD billing is not listed | FenceTracer |
| Mobile worker app | iOS + Android worker app for crew — drawing, material list, locates, Live Crew | Browser quoting and PDF/email delivery. A separate iOS/Android installer app is not called out | FenceTracer |
| Catalogue / pricing | Generic CSV import plus Master Halco workbook parsing and slot mapping; starter prices for every fence type | CSV material import; Home Depot and Lowe’s retail reference prices refreshed weekly; custom vendors and negotiated discounts | Tie |
| Time to first sent quote | Self-serve setup once pricing is set. 30-day trial, no credit card | Self-serve signup; 14-day trial, no credit card; all features included. About page claims 30 min average time with the product vs 2 hrs manual — their marketing, not independently verified | FenceTracer |
| Pricing model | $180 CAD / $129 USD per month flat, unlimited users | Three $ tiers by seat cap: Starter $79 (1 user), Pro $129 (up to 5), Team $199 (up to 15). All features on every plan. Unlimited users is not a published tier | FenceTracer |
| Satellite map + survey drawing | Not a satellite-draw product. Quote-grade site sketch on a drawing canvas | Map-based drawing from a property address on satellite imagery, plus upload a survey/plot plan and calibrate scale | Competitor |
| Profitability / margin before send | Quote PDFs with priced lines and tax. A materials/labor/overhead/margin dashboard is not the product pitch | Quote builder shows vendor material cost, labor (by the foot or hour), overhead %, custom line items, target margin, customer price, and profit dollars before send | 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 quote-to-install handoff over satellite/survey drawing and a profit dashboard
FenceBuilder Pro is best for
- Small residential fence contractors who want to draw on satellite imagery or an uploaded survey
- Owner-operators who want materials, labor, overhead, and margin visible before the quote goes out
- Teams of 1–15 that are fine with seat-capped plans and all features unlocked on every tier
- Shops that want Home Depot / Lowe’s weekly reference prices plus their own CSV vendors
- 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.
Starter $79/month (1 user), Pro $129/month (up to 5), Team $199/month (up to 15). All features included. No setup fees. No contracts. 14-day free trial, no credit card. Annual toggle “Save 17%”; exact annual invoice amounts not published as static text. Currency unlabeled $. Plans above 15 users not listed.
Last checked 3 Sep 2026. Published prices use $ with no USD/CAD label. The Annual toggle is labeled “Save 17%”; exact billed-annual dollar amounts are not published as static text. CAD billing, automatic Canadian provincial tax, a dedicated worker app, locates, and invoicing/QuickBooks Online are not published. An About-page “30 min average vs 2 hrs manual” line is their marketing, not independently verified — this page does not use it as a FenceTracer claim. A sample 336-ft cedar quote on their site is illustration only. A public FAQ heading that mentions Enterprise is not treated as a published plan; only Starter, Pro, and Team are listed on /pricing. Also see https://fencebuilderpro.com/.
Current competitor details: official FenceBuilder Pro page.
FAQ
Questions before you switch
Is FenceTracer a Canadian alternative to FenceBuilder Pro?
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. FenceBuilder Pro is fence-specific quoting with a visual designer, automatic BOM, vendor pricing, and branded PDFs. It is a stronger fit when you want satellite-map or survey-overlay drawing and a profit/overhead breakdown before you send.
Does FenceBuilder Pro handle HST and QST?
Not on any public page we fetched. Public pages do not describe GST, HST, GST + PST/RST, or GST + QST, and tax on customer quotes is not documented. Canadian shops should verify the exact tax setup during trial. FenceTracer derives the right Canadian rate and label from the quote’s site province.
Which has better drawing tools?
Different tools. FenceBuilder Pro’s visual designer has three modes: blank canvas, satellite map of the property, or uploaded survey — useful when you want to draw on imagery or a plot plan. FenceTracer’s drawing canvas is optimized for quote-grade site sketches: sketch the layout, take the quote, send the PDF. FenceTracer is not a satellite-draw product.
What about crew handoff?
FenceTracer ships with an installer worker app on iOS and Android — today’s jobs, the drawing, the material list, locate details, and Live Crew. FenceBuilder Pro publishes browser quoting, branded PDFs with the drawing, email delivery, and a customer view link. A separate iOS/Android installer app is not called out.
Can I start without a credit card?
Both. FenceTracer: 30-day trial, no credit card. FenceBuilder Pro: 14-day trial, no credit card.
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