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Allflex Livestock Intelligence vs CattleMax

Allflex Livestock Intelligence logo

Allflex Livestock Intelligence

Agriculture

SenseHub cow monitoring where the collar, the software and the reader come as one per-animal monthly fee

From
3.83/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CattleMax logo

CattleMax

Agriculture

Cattle herd management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Allflex Livestock Intelligence the subscription version never ends: at published New Zealand rates a 400-cow herd on the Premium plan pays roughly 22,700 dollars a year indefinitely, which over a ten-year collar life exceeds what an outright purchase would have cost.; CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: Allflex Livestock Intelligence covers Heat detection, CattleMax covers Individual animal records.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Allflex Livestock Intelligence and CattleMax actually diverge.

Attributes where Allflex Livestock Intelligence and CattleMax differ
AttributeAllflex Livestock IntelligenceCattleMax
Starting price3.83/monthOn request
Pricing modelPer cow per monthsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2003

Identical on both: 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 Allflex Livestock Intelligence

  • Heat detection
  • Health monitoring
  • SenseHub Beef and Feedlot
  • Transition cow monitoring
  • Group nutrition reporting
  • Sorting gate control
  • Electronic identification
  • Herd management integration

Only in CattleMax

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

What people use each for

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

Allflex Livestock Intelligence

  • A 400-cow dairy replacing tail paint and a synchronisation programme with automated heat detectionnot CattleMax
  • A herd manager who wants fresh cow problems flagged on day two rather than found on day fivenot CattleMax
  • A feedlot monitoring pen-level rumination to spot a ration problem before intakes dropnot CattleMax
  • A farm installing a drafting gate so flagged cows are separated automatically at exit rather than by handnot CattleMax

CattleMax

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

Where each one falls short

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

Allflex Livestock Intelligence

  • The subscription version never ends: at published New Zealand rates a 400-cow herd on the Premium plan pays roughly 22,700 dollars a year indefinitely, which over a ten-year collar life exceeds what an outright purchase would have cost.
  • The software only works with Allflex sensors, so a farm that wants to change monitoring supplier replaces every collar or tag on every animal, which is the switching cost that keeps herds in place.
  • Automated sorting requires a drafting gate that is a separate capital purchase, published in New Zealand at 38,200 to 53,500 dollars plus GST, so the alerts are only as useful as your willingness to fetch cows by hand until you buy one.
  • Pricing is published in only a few markets and varies with herd size and distributor, so a buyer in North America or Europe cannot benchmark a quote without doing the cross-market conversion themselves.
  • Integration into herd management packages is partner-dependent rather than universal, and a farm running an uncommon local herd recording system may find data has to be exported and reconciled rather than flowing across.

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

Allflex Livestock Intelligence

3.83/month
  • SenseHub Collar Starter$3.83/month
    • Heat detection only
    • Per cow per month, excluding GST
    • Collar, shed setup and NFC stick reader included
  • SenseHub Collar Premium$4.73/month
    • Heat, health and rumination monitoring
    • Per cow per month, excluding GST
    • Collar, shed setup and NFC stick reader included
  • SenseHub purchased system$undefined/year
    • Capital purchase of tags, controller and licence
    • Starter, Advanced and Premium application tiers
    • Quoted regionally through distributors

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 Allflex Livestock Intelligence if

  • You need heat detection.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
  • You also want health monitoring.
Allflex Livestock Intelligence 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 Allflex Livestock Intelligence or CattleMax better?
Neither clearly leads. Allflex Livestock Intelligence starts at 3.83/month and CattleMax at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Allflex Livestock Intelligence or CattleMax?
Allflex Livestock Intelligence starts at 3.83/month and CattleMax at On request.
Does Allflex Livestock Intelligence or CattleMax run on more platforms?
Allflex Livestock Intelligence runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is Allflex Livestock Intelligence best used for?
Allflex Livestock Intelligence is most often used for a 400-cow dairy replacing tail paint and a synchronisation programme with automated heat detection, a herd manager who wants fresh cow problems flagged on day two rather than found on day five, a feedlot monitoring pen-level rumination to spot a ration problem before intakes drop, a farm installing a drafting gate so flagged cows are separated automatically at exit rather than by hand. Of those, a 400-cow dairy replacing tail paint and a synchronisation programme with automated heat detection and a herd manager who wants fresh cow problems flagged on day two rather than found on day five are not what CattleMax is typically brought in for.
What can Allflex Livestock Intelligence do that CattleMax cannot?
Allflex Livestock Intelligence covers Heat detection, Health monitoring, SenseHub Beef and Feedlot, Transition cow monitoring. CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Allflex Livestock Intelligence: Does the software work without Allflex tags?

No. SenseHub reads Allflex sensors only, so the software and hardware are a single purchase decision.

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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Allflex Livestock Intelligence: What does SenseHub cost per cow?

Where published, a collar Starter plan is around 3.83 New Zealand dollars per cow per month and Premium around 4.73, both excluding GST and both varying with herd size and region.

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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Allflex Livestock Intelligence: Is there a way to buy it outright instead of subscribing?

Yes, the purchased system remains available with Starter, Advanced and Premium licence tiers, quoted through distributors. SenseHub GO is the subscription alternative.

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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Allflex Livestock Intelligence: Do I need a drafting gate?

Not to receive alerts, but without one you fetch flagged cows manually. Gates are a separate five-figure capital purchase.

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