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AgriWebb vs Herdwatch

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AgriWebb

Agriculture

Livestock management software for modern farmers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Herdwatch

Agriculture

Farm & herd management made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AgriWebb priced per head of livestock, so the bill scales with the herd rather than with the features used; Herdwatch annual pricing amounts not displayed, calculated dynamically based on farm type and herd size
  • They diverge on capability: AgriWebb covers Animal inventory management, Herdwatch covers Animal registry.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AgriWebb and Herdwatch actually diverge.

Attributes where AgriWebb and Herdwatch differ
AttributeAgriWebbHerdwatch
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Agriculture), founded (2014).

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 AgriWebb

  • Animal inventory management
  • Mob & paddock management
  • Grazing rotation planning
  • Treatment & health records
  • Weight & performance tracking
  • Compliance reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Offline mobile access

Only in Herdwatch

  • Animal registry
  • Movement records
  • Breeding management
  • Medicine & treatment records
  • Compliance reports
  • Calving records
  • Weight tracking
  • EID tag reading

Both cover

  • SSL
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

AgriWebb

  • Livestock records and mob management for grazing operationsnot Herdwatch
  • Audit-ready compliance records on the Compliance tiernot Herdwatch
  • Paddock and grazing rotation planningnot Herdwatch
  • Weight gain and performance trackingnot Herdwatch
  • Recording treatments and chemical applications in the fieldnot Herdwatch

Herdwatch

  • Livestock records for cattle and sheepnot AgriWebb
  • Calving and breeding records on a phone in the fieldnot AgriWebb
  • Medicine and treatment records for compliancenot AgriWebb
  • Pasture and grassland managementnot AgriWebb

Where each one falls short

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

AgriWebb

  • Priced per head of livestock, so the bill scales with the herd rather than with the features used
  • Available in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa only
  • Movement planning and grazing planning are $300 a year each on top of the subscription
  • The Cibo Labs PastureKey add-on starts at $1,000 a year
  • Payments already made are non-refundable on cancellation

Herdwatch

  • Annual pricing amounts not displayed, calculated dynamically based on farm type and herd size
  • Free trial available but actual subscription costs vary by farm size
  • Pricing shown excluding VAT

Pricing, plan by plan

AgriWebb

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic animal records
    • Movement tracking
    • Simple reporting
  • Core$79/month
    • Unlimited animals
    • Mob management
    • Grazing management
  • Pro$149/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Advanced analytics
    • Financial tracking
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Multi-property management
    • Custom integrations

Herdwatch

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic herd records
    • Animal movements
    • Simple reports
  • Premium$12.5/month
    • Unlimited animals
    • Breeding management
    • Medicine records
  • Complete$20/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Financial tracking
    • Farm mapping

Which should you pick?

Choose AgriWebb if

  • You need animal inventory management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want mob & paddock management.
AgriWebb review

Choose Herdwatch if

  • You need animal registry.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want movement records.
Herdwatch review

Questions people ask

Is AgriWebb or Herdwatch better?
Neither clearly leads. AgriWebb starts at Free and Herdwatch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AgriWebb or Herdwatch?
AgriWebb starts at Free and Herdwatch at Free.
Does AgriWebb or Herdwatch run on more platforms?
AgriWebb runs on Web, Ios, Android. Herdwatch runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use AgriWebb for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is AgriWebb best used for?
AgriWebb is most often used for livestock records and mob management for grazing operations, audit-ready compliance records on the compliance tier, paddock and grazing rotation planning, weight gain and performance tracking. Of those, livestock records and mob management for grazing operations and audit-ready compliance records on the compliance tier are not what Herdwatch is typically brought in for.
What can AgriWebb do that Herdwatch cannot?
AgriWebb covers Animal inventory management, Mob & paddock management, Grazing rotation planning, Treatment & health records. Herdwatch covers Animal registry, Movement records, Breeding management, Medicine & treatment records. Both handle SSL, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AgriWebb: How does AgriWebb pricing work?

AgriWebb uses variable pricing based on livestock numbers managed (cattle and sheep head count). Pricing is calculated per animal, offering monthly and yearly payment options with discounts for annual billing. No long-term contracts are required.

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Herdwatch: What pricing options are available for Herdwatch?

Herdwatch offers a 6-month promotional plan at $49 with full access to all Complete features and no long-term commitment. Pricing is customized based on your farm type and herd size, with both annual and monthly options available.

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AgriWebb: What are AgriWebb's three subscription tiers?

Essentials includes interactive farm map and basic records. Compliance (marked Most Popular) adds audit compliance, biosecurity tools, treatment records, and NLIS integration. Performance adds weight projections, grazing management, breeding records, financial reporting, and stocking rate analysis.

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Herdwatch: Can I try Herdwatch before purchasing a subscription?

Yes. Herdwatch offers a free digital calving book to new registrants and allows users to try the app free before committing to a subscription, with full access to features during the trial period.

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AgriWebb: What add-ons does AgriWebb offer?

Movement Planning costs $300/year on Essentials. Grazing Planning costs $300/year on Performance. Cibo Labs PastureKey starts at $1,000/year on Performance. Pricing is variable based on livestock count across all tiers and add-ons.

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Herdwatch: What free features does Herdwatch provide?

Herdwatch provides a free subscription tier that includes a free digital calving book for tracking calving events. This free option allows basic record-keeping without requiring immediate payment.

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