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AgCode vs CattleMax

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AgCode

Agriculture

Wine and specialty crop management

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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CattleMax

Agriculture

Cattle herd management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AgCode pricing is not published; CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: AgCode covers Block management, CattleMax covers Individual animal records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AgCode and CattleMax actually diverge.

Attributes where AgCode and CattleMax differ
AttributeAgCodeCattleMax
Starting price$29/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20092003

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

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 AgCode

  • Block management
  • Labor tracking
  • Harvest management
  • Compliance
  • Cost tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • Payroll systems
  • Winery software

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.

AgCode

  • Labour and equipment tracking for specialty crop farmsnot CattleMax
  • Replacing paper-based field record keepingnot CattleMax
  • Crop data capture and operational reportingnot CattleMax
  • Profitability analysis by block or cropnot CattleMax

CattleMax

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

Where each one falls short

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

AgCode

  • Pricing is not published
  • Aimed at specialty crop growers rather than row crop or livestock operations

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

AgCode

$29/month
  • Vineyard$2000/year
    • Block management
    • Compliance
    • Basic labor
  • Enterprise$5000/year
    • Full suite
    • Harvest
    • Integration

CattleMax

On request
  • Commercial Plan$15/month
    • For herds focusing on cow-calf market
    • Track reproduction and performance data
    • Unlimited users
  • Commercial Plan Annual$12/month
    • Same as Commercial Plan
    • 20% discount when billed annually
  • Registered Plan$20/month
    • For herds focusing on selling registered cattle
    • Collect data for breed association
    • Unlimited users
  • Registered Plan Annual$16/month
    • Same as Registered Plan
    • 20% discount when billed annually

Which should you pick?

Choose AgCode if

  • You need block management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want labor tracking.
AgCode 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 AgCode or CattleMax better?
Neither clearly leads. AgCode starts at $29/month and CattleMax at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AgCode or CattleMax?
AgCode starts at $29/month and CattleMax at On request.
Does AgCode or CattleMax run on more platforms?
AgCode runs on Web, Ios, Android. CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is AgCode best used for?
AgCode is most often used for labour and equipment tracking for specialty crop farms, replacing paper-based field record keeping, crop data capture and operational reporting, profitability analysis by block or crop. Of those, labour and equipment tracking for specialty crop farms and replacing paper-based field record keeping are not what CattleMax is typically brought in for.
What can AgCode do that CattleMax cannot?
AgCode covers Block management, Labor tracking, Harvest management, Compliance. CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. Both handle SSL, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AgCode: Does AgCode publish their pricing publicly?

No, pricing is not available on the AgCode website. You must contact their sales team to discuss pricing tailored to your needs.

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CattleMax: What are CattleMax's pricing tiers?

CattleMax offers two plan types with identical tier structures by active animals (up to 50, 100, 250, 500, 750, 1,000, 1,500, or 2,000+). Commercial Plan costs $15/month ($12/month annual). Registered Plan costs $20/month ($16/month annual). All plans include unlimited users, free support, and bank-level security.

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AgCode: How do I request a demo or get pricing from AgCode?

Use the 'Get a Demo' button on their website or contact AgCode directly at 877-250-8435 or [email protected].

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CattleMax: What is the difference between CattleMax Commercial and Registered plans?

Commercial Plan is for herds focusing on the cow-calf market. Registered Plan is for herds focusing on selling registered cattle and collecting breed association data. Both include unlimited users and identical security/support features.

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AgCode: What's AgCode's physical address for mailing inquiries?

AgCode is located at PO Box 373, Glenwood, MN 56334.

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CattleMax: Can I try CattleMax before paying?

Yes, CattleMax offers a 21-day free trial with no credit card required. The trial includes full access to all plan features for evaluation.

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