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CattleMax vs Produce Pro

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CattleMax

Agriculture

Cattle herd management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Produce Pro

Agriculture

ERP for fresh produce industry

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; Produce Pro no pricing published; website directs users to request information via contact form
  • They diverge on capability: CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Produce Pro covers Inventory management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CattleMax and Produce Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where CattleMax and Produce Pro differ
AttributeCattleMaxProduce Pro
Starting priceOn request$29/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded20031993

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 Produce Pro

  • Inventory management
  • Lot traceability
  • Sales orders
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • EDI partners
  • Scale systems
  • Accounting

Both cover

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

Produce Pro

  • Produce and agricultural softwarenot CattleMax
  • Farm management and trackingnot 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

Produce Pro

  • No pricing published; website directs users to request information via contact form

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

Produce Pro

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Core ERP
    • Inventory
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full suite
    • EDI

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 Produce Pro if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want lot traceability.
Produce Pro review

Questions people ask

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

Produce Pro Software does not publish pricing on its website. Prospective customers must submit a 'Request Info' form to receive pricing details and product information.

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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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Produce Pro: How can I get Produce Pro pricing information?

Visit the Produce Pro website and complete the 'Request Info' form. The company will provide pricing details upon inquiry.

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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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