This is an online service, there is no software to install or maintain on your PCs. Arboricultural Consultants pay an annual subscription (per user) for the use of the OTISS website, along with the BS5837 Survey and Tree Survey Android applications.
Which subscription is best for me? Click here for some guidance.
The annual subscription rates are as follows. All prices are exclusive of VAT. Please allow one working day from time of purchase until the subscription is activated on OTISS. We provide a full refund if you cancel the subscription within 14 days – after that no refunds are given.
Standard Subscriptions
Our standard packages are suitable for arboricultural consultants who have mostly small/medium sized clients; with a larger project once or twice a year. These packages are limited in terms of number of clients, numbers of trees, and do not have the premium, advanced features (see below).
Additional subscriptions are available for the larger clients/projects as and when required (see below).
| Per annum changes (EXCL. VAT) | Standard Subscriptions |
| Combined BS5837 and Tree Safety Surveys£550 pa, per user. | Up to 200 Clients with a maximum of 100 BS5837 trees and/or 250 TreeSafety trees per client. Includes 5Gbytes of photo storage. |
| BS5837 Surveys (planning) £300 pa, per user. | Up to 100 Clients with a maximum of 100 trees per client. Includes 5Gbytes of photo storage. |
| Tree Safety Surveys £300 pa, per user. | Up to 100 Clients with a maximum of 250 trees per client. Includes 5Gbytes of photo storage. |
| For larger clients and surveys if you need them. | |
| Large BS5837 Client £ pa, per client. | Upgrade a specified client to the specified number of trees. Includes a Client Access account. |
| Large Tree Safety Client £ pa, per client. | Upgrade a specified client to the specified number of trees. Includes a Client Access account. |
Premium Subscriptions
Our premium packages are intended for arboricultural consultants and consultancies that have a lot of clients every year and/or regularly deal with larger surveys.
Arb. Consultancies should contact us to discuss their requirements. We can put together a fixed price, tailored package for you and your team.
Read more about OTISS Consultancy Teams.
| Per annum changes (EXCL. VAT) | Premium Subscriptions |
| Combined BS5837, Tree Safety and Tree Valuation Surveys £750 pa, per user. | Unlimited number of Clients with a maximum of 5,000 trees per client. Includes Tree Valuation (CAVAT, TEMPO) and 10Gbytes of photo storage. |
| BS5837 Surveys (planning) £600 pa, per user. | Unlimited number of Clients with a maximum of 5,000 trees per client. Includes 10Gbytes of photo storage. |
| Tree Safety Surveys £600 pa, per user. | Unlimited number of Clients with a maximum of 5,000 trees per client. Includes 10Gbytes of photo storage. |
| Even larger surveys can also be supported, please contact us to discuss your requirements. | |
| Additional Consultant (for combined package) £675 pa, per user. | Read more about OTISS Consultancy Teams. |
| Additional Surveyor (for combined package) £520 pa, per user. | Please contact us to add additional users to your consultancy team. |
Optional extras for when you need them – for either the Standard or Premium Subscriptions.
| Per annum changes (EXCL. VAT) | Additional Subscriptions |
| Client Access £80 pa, per client. | A separate OTISS login account allows your client to access the survey data, maps and reports. This charge is paid by the consultant, who can include this as an additional service to his/her clients. |
| Client Viewer £70 pa, per client. | A separate OTISS login account allows your client to view (read-only) the survey data, maps and reports. This charge is paid by the consultant, who can include this as an additional service to his/her clients. |
| Additional Photo Storage £60 pa | An additional 30GBytes of storage for photos and documents. This can be added to your personal account (used across all your clients) or for a specific estate. |
| Tree Valuation (CAVAT, TEMPO) £125 pa, per user. | The Tree Valuation (CAVAT, TEMPO) methodologies can be used on the surveys in your existing subscription. |
Both the Standard and Premium subscriptions include use of the OTISS features for client management, OpenStreetMap/Google maps, PDF reports, Excel reports, CAD/DXF downloads, Survey apps, etc. The Standard subscriptions are limited in terms of number of clients, numbers of trees, and do not have the following advanced features.
- Map Measure tools to check distances and accurately position trees and assets – see video.
- BS5837 users can Modify an RPA polygon on map to allow for tree and site features – see videos.
- The survey apps can download a complete OpenStreetMap of UK & Ireland for use offline – read more.
- Surveys can be placed in to a ‘Work’ mode – so that contractors/client/staff can update the Work Done and take photos – read more.
- On the Site, Survey and Tree tables, the Send Email buttons provides a convenient one-click option to send emails to the various people working on the estate – read more.
- OTISS provides some storage for documents, reports and files so that they can be stored on the OTISS server and shared with all the client users and your consultant colleagues – read more.
- What 3 Word addresses (e.g. ///split.splat.spot) can be included in Excel Template Reports and viewed on the survey forms – read more.
- From the survey apps, you can quickly Create a Client with a Site and Survey. Enter the minimum set of details and update them later on the website.
Perhaps we have not presented the OTISS option most suitable for your requirements. I am sure that we can tailor the options and services available to your needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements further.
In addition, we can also provide
| SERVICE | CHARGES (EXCL. VAT) | SUMMARY OF FEATURES INCLUDED |
|---|---|---|
| Training (at your offices) | £645 per day depending upon location | We find that most customers find OTISS easy to learn and to use. We have extensive on-line help pages, videos and How-To guides. And our support team will answer simple queries via email/phone as they arise. If you would like some extra training, we can provide a tailored course/workshop for you and your team. |
| Remote Training | £95 per hour | If you just need an hour or two of help to get the best out of OTISS, we can do phone/skype/remote training tailored to what you need. |
| Data upload from previous surveys. | £ depends on complexity | Data from previous surveys or from existing Tree/Estate/Asset Management systems can often be bulk loaded into OTISS. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. |
| Integration with other systems | £ depends on complexity | OTISS can be integrated with other GIS, asset and facilities management systems. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. |
| Professional Services | £ depends on complexity | Upon request, we also provide other services regarding digital maps, GIS, data management, websites and mobile apps. Anything from small jobs to large developments. |
We also stock a variety of Ruggedised Android devices, find some more information about our hardware here.
| Hardware | Price | About |
|---|---|---|
| Archer 4 | Prices vary depending on model | 2-4m accuracy (upgradeable to sub meter and cm with RTK option), 6.3″ screen, 128GB storage, 48MP camera, 20 hour battery life option, up to 5 years warranty, Android 14 upgradable to Android 18 |
| Archer 4 Accessories | Prices vary depending on option selected | Extra batteries Hand Grip for the Geode GNSS Expansion Pod: Improves the GPS accuracy to a sub-metre level |
| TDC6 | £1595.00 + VAT | 2-4m accuracy, 6″ screen, 64GB storage, 16MP camera, 13 hour battery life, 2yr warranty, Android 12.0 upgradeable to Android 14 |
| Geode GNS3S | £2140.00 + VAT | Sub-metre GNSS receiver with Bluetooth connection to Windows/Android phones/tablets. Accuracy: sub-metre (<30cm) with SBAS. |
| Geode GNS3M | £3388.00 + VAT | As Geode GNS3S (above) but upgradable to support multi-frequency satellites [L2 & L5] with a subscription to Atlas correction services to achieve an accuracy of either 1, 5 or 10 centimeters. |
