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Bushel vs Traction

Bushel logo

Bushel

Software

Digital infrastructure for grain

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Traction logo

Traction

Software

Modern marketplace for farm equipment

From
$950/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bushel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bushel pricing is not published for the agribusiness products; Traction limited to farm accounting and field data, less comprehensive than full farm management ERPs
  • They diverge on capability: Bushel covers Digital scale tickets, Traction covers Equipment marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bushel and Traction actually diverge.

Attributes where Bushel and Traction differ
AttributeBushelTraction
Starting priceFree$950/year
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20172019

Identical on both: 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 Bushel

  • Digital scale tickets
  • Contract management
  • Settlement tracking
  • Delivery scheduling
  • Multi-location management
  • Price notifications
  • Offer management
  • Mobile access

Only in Traction

  • Equipment marketplace
  • Parts sourcing
  • Dealer management
  • Price analytics
  • Lead generation
  • DMS systems
  • Website builders
  • CRM platforms

Both cover

  • SSL
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Bushel

  • Grain trading and contract workflows between farmers and elevatorsnot Traction
  • Payments between agribusinesses and growersnot Traction
  • Quoting and CRM for ag retailersnot Traction
  • Replacing paper processes across the grain supply chainnot Traction

Traction

  • Equipment buying/sellingnot Bushel
  • Inventory managementnot Bushel
  • Market analysisnot Bushel
  • Lead generationnot Bushel

Where each one falls short

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

Bushel

  • Pricing is not published for the agribusiness products
  • Sold as many separate modules, including CRM, portals, Trade, Bushel Pay, quoting and loyalty
  • Its value depends on network effects across the 3,500 grain and ag retail facilities already connected

Traction

  • Limited to farm accounting and field data, less comprehensive than full farm management ERPs
  • Integration capabilities are limited to John Deere and Climate FieldView platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

Bushel

Free
  • Bushel FarmFree
    • Grain contracts & settlements
    • Scale ticket access
    • Delivery scheduling
  • Bushel for Elevators$undefined/month
    • Customer portal
    • Mobile ticketing
    • Offer management

Traction

$950/year
  • Basic$950/year
    • Farm accounting
    • Field records
    • Basic reporting
  • Plus$1950/year
    • Farm accounting
    • Field records
    • Advanced reporting
  • Pro$3950/year
    • Farm accounting
    • Field records
    • Advanced reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Bushel if

  • You need digital scale tickets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want contract management.
Bushel review

Choose Traction if

  • You need equipment marketplace.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want parts sourcing.
Traction review

Questions people ask

Is Bushel or Traction better?
Neither clearly leads. Bushel starts at Free and Traction at $950/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bushel or Traction?
Bushel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bushel and $950/year for Traction.
Does Bushel or Traction run on more platforms?
Bushel runs on Web, Ios, Android. Traction runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Bushel for free?
Yes. Bushel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Traction starts at $950/year.
What is Bushel best used for?
Bushel is most often used for grain trading and contract workflows between farmers and elevators, payments between agribusinesses and growers, quoting and crm for ag retailers, replacing paper processes across the grain supply chain. Of those, grain trading and contract workflows between farmers and elevators and payments between agribusinesses and growers are not what Traction is typically brought in for.
What can Bushel do that Traction cannot?
Bushel covers Digital scale tickets, Contract management, Settlement tracking, Delivery scheduling. Traction covers Equipment marketplace, Parts sourcing, Dealer management, Price analytics. Both handle SSL, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Traction: Does Traction Ag integrate with John Deere equipment?

Yes. Traction Ag integrates with the John Deere Operations Center, allowing farmers to automatically pull in field data for application, tillage, seeding, and harvest records.

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Traction: What is the starting price for Traction Ag?

Traction Ag offers three pricing tiers: Basic starts at $950 per year, Plus costs $1,950 per year, and Pro costs $3,950 per year.

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Traction: Does Traction Ag offer a free trial?

Yes. Traction Ag offers a 30-day free trial providing access to farm accounting, field operations, and agronomy features.

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Traction: What is the main difference between Traction Ag and other farm management software?

Traction Ag is the only farm management solution uniquely built for the cloud, integrating actual accounting numbers with field operations to provide real-time financial analysis.

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Traction: Can Traction Ag manage multiple farms?

Yes. Traction Ag includes multi-entity access under one login, allowing farmers to manage multiple farms and see field profitability tracking across all operations.

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