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365FarmNet vs CattleMax

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365FarmNet

Agriculture & Farming

Free farm management software for every farm

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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CattleMax

Agriculture & Farming

Cattle herd management software

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 365FarmNet the platform is being discontinued on 30 November 2026, and the vendor is migrating users to CLAAS connect; CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: 365FarmNet covers Field planning, CattleMax covers Individual animal records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 365FarmNet and CattleMax actually diverge.

Attributes where 365FarmNet and CattleMax differ
Attribute365FarmNetCattleMax
Starting price$29/month$99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20132003

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Agriculture & Farming).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 365FarmNet

  • Field planning
  • Activity documentation
  • Compliance reports
  • Weather data
  • Yield analysis
  • CLAAS
  • John Deere
  • AGCO

Only in CattleMax

  • Individual animal records
  • Breeding management
  • Calving records
  • Health & treatment tracking
  • Weight management
  • EPD/genetic data
  • Custom reporting
  • Photo management

Both cover

  • SSL
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

365FarmNet

  • Farm task and operations record keepingnot CattleMax
  • Fleet documentation capturing machine and yield datanot CattleMax
  • Precision farming with yield maps, soil samples and application mapsnot CattleMax
  • Route planning and reference track creationnot CattleMax
  • Mixed fleet management through ISOXMLnot CattleMax

CattleMax

  • Cow-calf herd records and reproduction trackingnot 365FarmNet
  • Weights, treatments and performance history per animalnot 365FarmNet
  • Registered cattle records for breed association reportingnot 365FarmNet
  • Unlimited users on one operation's accountnot 365FarmNet

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

365FarmNet

  • The platform is being discontinued on 30 November 2026, and the vendor is migrating users to CLAAS connect
  • Migrating users get CLAAS connect free for one year, after which it is a new licence decision
  • CLAAS connect pricing is not published and goes through dealers
  • Machine management functions are free only when using CLAAS equipment

CattleMax

  • Priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • The Registered plan costs more than Commercial at every band, from $16 against $12 a month
  • Operations above 2,000 animals move to custom pricing
  • Support is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Central only
  • Cows and calves count separately toward the animal limit

Pricing, plan by plan

365FarmNet

$29/month
  • FreeFree
    • Field mapping
    • Activity logs
    • Basic reports
  • Pro ModulesFree
    • Varies by module
    • Advanced features
    • Integrations

CattleMax

$99/year
  • Starter$99/year
    • Up to 50 head
    • Basic animal records
    • Calving records
  • Standard$199/year
    • Up to 200 head
    • Breeding management
    • Health records
  • Professional$399/year
    • Unlimited animals
    • Advanced genetics
    • EPD tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose 365FarmNet if

  • You need field planning.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want activity documentation.
365FarmNet review

Choose CattleMax if

  • You need individual animal records.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want breeding management.
CattleMax review

Questions people ask

Is 365FarmNet or CattleMax better?
Neither clearly leads. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and CattleMax at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 365FarmNet or CattleMax?
365FarmNet starts at $29/month and CattleMax at $99/year.
Does 365FarmNet or CattleMax run on more platforms?
365FarmNet runs on Web, Ios, Android. CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is 365FarmNet best used for?
365FarmNet is most often used for farm task and operations record keeping, fleet documentation capturing machine and yield data, precision farming with yield maps, soil samples and application maps, route planning and reference track creation. Of those, farm task and operations record keeping and fleet documentation capturing machine and yield data are not what CattleMax is typically brought in for.
What can 365FarmNet do that CattleMax cannot?
365FarmNet covers Field planning, Activity documentation, Compliance reports, Weather data. CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. Both handle SSL, Web support, Ios support.
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