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CattleMax vs FarmWorks

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CattleMax

Agriculture

Cattle herd management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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FarmWorks

Agriculture

Complete farm accounting and management

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage; FarmWorks no pricing published on website - contact required
  • They diverge on capability: CattleMax covers Individual animal records, FarmWorks covers Farm accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CattleMax and FarmWorks actually diverge.

Attributes where CattleMax and FarmWorks differ
AttributeCattleMaxFarmWorks
Starting priceOn request$29/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded20031992

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 CattleMax

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

Only in FarmWorks

  • Farm accounting
  • Field records
  • Livestock management
  • Mapping
  • Inventory tracking
  • Trimble
  • QuickBooks
  • Farm equipment

Both cover

  • SSL
  • Web support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

CattleMax

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

FarmWorks

  • Retrofit precision agriculture equipment across any machinery brandnot CattleMax
  • Field operation management and in-field platform planningnot CattleMax
  • Agronomic data visualization with 20|20 analytics platformnot CattleMax
  • Autonomous grain cart operations with OutRun technologynot CattleMax

Where each one falls short

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

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

FarmWorks

  • No pricing published on website - contact required
  • NEXT Farming solution only available in Europe
  • Retrofit technology requires local dealer support
  • Compatibility tied to specific equipment and dealer network

Pricing, plan by plan

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

FarmWorks

$29/month
  • Accounting$499/year
    • Farm accounting
    • Reports
    • Inventory
  • Complete Suite$999/year
    • All modules
    • Mapping
    • Livestock

Which should you pick?

Choose CattleMax if

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

Choose FarmWorks if

  • You need farm accounting.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want field records.
FarmWorks review

Questions people ask

Is CattleMax or FarmWorks better?
Neither clearly leads. CattleMax starts at On request and FarmWorks at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CattleMax or FarmWorks?
CattleMax starts at On request and FarmWorks at $29/month.
Does CattleMax or FarmWorks run on more platforms?
CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. FarmWorks runs on Web, Windows.
What is CattleMax best used for?
CattleMax is most often used for cow-calf herd records and reproduction tracking, weights, treatments and performance history per animal, registered cattle records for breed association reporting, unlimited users on one operation's account. Of those, cow-calf herd records and reproduction tracking and weights, treatments and performance history per animal are not what FarmWorks is typically brought in for.
What can CattleMax do that FarmWorks cannot?
CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. FarmWorks covers Farm accounting, Field records, Livestock management, Mapping. Both handle SSL, Web support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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FarmWorks: How much do PTx precision agriculture solutions cost?

PTx does not publish pricing on their website. Contact information and dealer locators are available for pricing inquiries.

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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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FarmWorks: What equipment does PTx support?

PTx offers brand-agnostic retrofit solutions compatible with planters, seeders, drills, sprayers, fertilizer applicators, harvesters, and tillage equipment regardless of brand or model.

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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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FarmWorks: Is NEXT Farming available worldwide?

No, NEXT Farming is only available in Europe. Other PTx solutions like Precision-IQ, 20|20, and OutRun are available in other regions.

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