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Ag-Analytics vs CattleMax

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Ag-Analytics

Software

Agricultural data science and AI platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
CattleMax logo

CattleMax

Software

Cattle herd management software

From
$99/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ag-Analytics the vendor's homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 16 June 2019 offered the Profit Layers tool as a 30 day free trial then a monthly subscription billed at $0.01 per acre; this capture is over five years old and should be treated as historical, not current pricing; CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: Ag-Analytics covers Yield prediction, CattleMax covers Individual animal records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ag-Analytics and CattleMax actually diverge.

Attributes where Ag-Analytics and CattleMax differ
AttributeAg-AnalyticsCattleMax
Starting price$29/month$99/year
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20152003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Ag-Analytics

  • Yield prediction
  • Sustainability scoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Field boundaries
  • Weather analysis
  • USDA data
  • Satellite providers
  • Farm platforms

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

What people use each for

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

Ag-Analytics

  • Yield modelingnot CattleMax
  • Risk assessmentnot CattleMax
  • Sustainabilitynot CattleMax

CattleMax

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

Where each one falls short

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

Ag-Analytics

  • The vendor's homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 16 June 2019 offered the Profit Layers tool as a 30 day free trial then a monthly subscription billed at $0.01 per acre; this capture is over five years old and should be treated as historical, not current pricing

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

Ag-Analytics

$29/month
  • API AccessFree
    • Custom pricing
    • API calls
    • Basic data
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Unlimited calls
    • Premium data

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 Ag-Analytics if

  • You need yield prediction.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want sustainability scoring.

Choose CattleMax if

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

Questions people ask

Is Ag-Analytics or CattleMax better?
Neither clearly leads. Ag-Analytics 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, Ag-Analytics or CattleMax?
Ag-Analytics starts at $29/month and CattleMax at $99/year.
Does Ag-Analytics or CattleMax run on more platforms?
Ag-Analytics runs on Web, Api. CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is Ag-Analytics best used for?
Ag-Analytics is most often used for yield modeling, risk assessment, sustainability. Of those, yield modeling and risk assessment are not what CattleMax is typically brought in for.
What can Ag-Analytics do that CattleMax cannot?
Ag-Analytics covers Yield prediction, Sustainability scoring, Risk assessment, Field boundaries. CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. Both handle SSL, Web support.

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