FenceTracer vs FenceOffice
FenceOffice is fence-company software plus optional website and Google Ads: estimating, CRM, inventory, GPS measuring, crew dispatch, and marketing. 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 | FenceOffice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing-driven takeoff | Native drawing-to-quote canvas | Primary flow: enter footage + fence type; calculator outputs posts, concrete, fittings, gates. GPS/laser feeds footage. Blueprint tracer on Pro | FenceTracer |
| Fence-specific concepts | Native fabric/posts/rails/gates/fittings/labour | Native chain link, wood privacy, vinyl, ornamental, farm & field, split rail; terminal vs line vs corner posts | Tie |
| Canadian sales tax | Automatic by install province | “Markup, margin, and tax controls.” Automatic GST/HST/QST/PST from province not published | FenceTracer |
| Currency | CAD native; USD billing for US | Unlabeled $. US examples (Oregon, Colorado, Texas). CAD billing not listed | FenceTracer |
| Mobile worker app | iOS + Android worker app | Phone e-sign, Stripe, dispatch board, Bouncie live trucks (Pro). Native installer app with drawing + locates not called out | FenceTracer |
| Catalogue / pricing | CSV + Master Halco | Vendor pricing ProLink/Jewett; inventory + barcode + POs on Pro | Tie |
| Time to first sent quote | 30-day trial, no card | 14-day software trial, no card. Also “Setup in 48 hours” | FenceTracer |
| Pricing model | $180 CAD / $129 USD flat unlimited | $99 (2), $149 (5), $199 unlimited. Sites $299, Grow $499. Bouncie $8/truck/month on Pro | FenceTracer |
| GPS measuring, stakeout, fleet | Not GPS-laser or vehicle-tracker. Live Crew pins who is on which truck | GPS/laser into calculator; RTK stakeout and blueprint tracer on Pro; Bouncie $8/truck/month | Competitor |
| CRM, inventory, dispatch, website, ads | Quotes, calendar, crew scheduling. Not invoicing/inventory/ads agency | CRM, inventory, dispatch, e-sign, Stripe; optional Sites $299 and Grow $499; Pro Bundle $799 | 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 first-quote speed on a fence drawing, not footage typed into a calculator
- 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 GPS measuring, inventory, dispatch, and ads
FenceOffice is best for
- Fence shops that want GPS or laser measuring, inventory, dispatch, a fence website, and ads in one vendor
- Teams whose primary estimate flow is footage + fence type into a material calculator
- Operators who want ProLink / Jewett vendor pricing, e-sign, and Stripe deposits
- Shops that want Sites ($299/mo) or Grow ($499/mo, ad spend extra) on top of Operate
- 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.
Homepage (3 Sep 2026) — fenceoffice.com/pricing returned 404. Operate: Starter $99/month (up to 2 users), Pro $149/month (up to 5), Business $199/month (unlimited users). Sites $299/month. Grow $499/month (ad spend extra at cost). Pro Bundle $799/month (Operate Pro + Sites + Grow; $947/month if bought separately — $148/month bundle save). 14-day free trial on software, no credit card. Bouncie $8/truck/month on Pro. Currency unlabeled $.
Last checked 3 Sep 2026. Figures are from the homepage because /pricing returned 404. Bundle save is $148/month ($947 − $799); a homepage hero “$848 saved” figure is not used here. Annual billing is not published. CAD billing, automatic Canadian provincial tax, a native installer app with drawing + locates are not published. Homepage marketing stats (60 seconds, 3× leads, 48-hour setup) and testimonials are their copy, not independently verified — this page does not use them as FenceTracer claims.
Current competitor details: official FenceOffice page.
FAQ
Questions before you switch
Is FenceTracer a Canadian alternative to FenceOffice?
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. FenceOffice is fence-company software plus optional website and Google Ads. It is a stronger fit when you want GPS measuring, inventory, dispatch, a fence website, and ads in one vendor.
Does FenceOffice handle HST and QST?
Not as automatic provincial tax on any public page we fetched. FenceOffice lists “markup, margin, and tax controls.” 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. FenceOffice’s primary estimate flow is enter footage + fence type; a calculator outputs posts, concrete, fittings, and gates. GPS or laser measuring can feed that footage; a blueprint tracer is on Pro. FenceTracer’s drawing canvas is the takeoff: sketch the layout, then send the quote. FenceTracer is not a GPS-laser or stakeout product.
What about crew handoff?
FenceTracer ships with an installer worker app on iOS and Android — drawing, material list, locates, and Live Crew. FenceOffice publishes phone e-sign, Stripe deposits, a dispatch board, and Bouncie live trucks on Pro. A native installer app with drawing and locates is not called out.
Can I start without a credit card?
Both, on the pages we fetched. FenceTracer: 30-day trial, no credit card. FenceOffice: 14-day free trial on software, no credit card.
How much does the FenceOffice Pro Bundle save?
On the homepage (3 Sep 2026), Pro Bundle is $799/month versus $947/month if Operate Pro + Sites + Grow are bought separately — $148/month. A homepage hero “$848 saved” figure is not used on this page. fenceoffice.com/pricing returned 404, so these numbers are from the homepage only.
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