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CattleMax vs PrecisionHawk

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CattleMax

Agriculture

Cattle herd management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PrecisionHawk logo

PrecisionHawk

Agriculture

Enterprise drone and analytics platform

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; PrecisionHawk no pricing information published on website
  • They diverge on capability: CattleMax covers Individual animal records, PrecisionHawk covers Autonomous flight.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CattleMax and PrecisionHawk actually diverge.

Attributes where CattleMax and PrecisionHawk differ
AttributeCattleMaxPrecisionHawk
Starting priceOn request$29/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20032010

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 PrecisionHawk

  • Autonomous flight
  • Multispectral imagery
  • AI analysis
  • Prescription maps
  • Enterprise dashboard
  • DJI
  • senseFly
  • Major farm platforms

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios 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 PrecisionHawk
  • Weights, treatments and performance history per animalnot PrecisionHawk
  • Registered cattle records for breed association reportingnot PrecisionHawk
  • Unlimited users on one operation's accountnot PrecisionHawk

PrecisionHawk

  • Crop scoutingnot CattleMax
  • Damage assessmentnot CattleMax
  • Enterprise analyticsnot 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

PrecisionHawk

  • No pricing information published on website

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

PrecisionHawk

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Drone data
    • Basic analytics
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full platform
    • API access

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 PrecisionHawk if

  • You need autonomous flight.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want multispectral imagery.
PrecisionHawk review

Questions people ask

Is CattleMax or PrecisionHawk better?
Neither clearly leads. CattleMax starts at On request and PrecisionHawk at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CattleMax or PrecisionHawk?
CattleMax starts at On request and PrecisionHawk at $29/month.
Does CattleMax or PrecisionHawk run on more platforms?
CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. PrecisionHawk runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 PrecisionHawk is typically brought in for.
What can CattleMax do that PrecisionHawk cannot?
CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. PrecisionHawk covers Autonomous flight, Multispectral imagery, AI analysis, Prescription maps. Both handle Web support, Ios 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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PrecisionHawk: How much does PrecisionHawk cost?

PrecisionHawk does not publish pricing information on their website.

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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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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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