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CropTracker Pro vs Gallagher eShepherd

CropTracker Pro logo

CropTracker Pro

Agriculture

Complete farm management and traceability

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gallagher eShepherd logo

Gallagher eShepherd

Agriculture

Virtual fencing where you own the solar collars outright and pay only a small monthly connectivity fee

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CropTracker Pro has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CropTracker Pro pricing is not published; Gallagher eShepherd gallagher does not publish neckband prices, quoting instead by herd size, region and connectivity type, so the ownership-versus-lease advantage over subscription rivals cannot be verified without a sales conversation.
  • They diverge on capability: CropTracker Pro covers Spray records, Gallagher eShepherd covers Map-drawn virtual paddocks.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CropTracker Pro and Gallagher eShepherd actually diverge.

Attributes where CropTracker Pro and Gallagher eShepherd differ
AttributeCropTracker ProGallagher eShepherd
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
Founded2008Unknown

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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 CropTracker Pro

  • Spray records
  • Harvest tracking
  • Compliance reports
  • Label management
  • Traceability
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Weather services

Only in Gallagher eShepherd

  • Map-drawn virtual paddocks
  • Audio cue then pulse
  • Solar neckband
  • Cellular or LoRa connectivity
  • Animal location tracking
  • Grazing rotation management
  • Exclusion zones
  • Behaviour alerts

What people use each for

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

CropTracker Pro

  • Spray, harvest, irrigation and labour record keeping for orchardsnot Gallagher eShepherd
  • Food traceability down to block and employee levelnot Gallagher eShepherd
  • Task scheduling and crew activity monitoringnot Gallagher eShepherd
  • Food safety compliance and audit preparationnot Gallagher eShepherd
  • Fruit sizing and count estimation through computer visionnot Gallagher eShepherd

Gallagher eShepherd

  • A ranch subdividing a 2,000 acre paddock for rotational grazing without buying a mile of wirenot CropTracker Pro
  • A grazier fencing cattle out of a creek line for a stewardship scheme without building riparian fencenot CropTracker Pro
  • An operation on leased ground where permanent fencing is not permitted or not recoverablenot CropTracker Pro
  • A farm short of labour that needs paddock moves done from a phone rather than a quad bikenot CropTracker Pro

Where each one falls short

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

CropTracker Pro

  • Pricing is not published
  • Built for fruit and vegetable growers, particularly orchards, rather than row crop or livestock operations
  • The computer vision modules such as Harvest Quality Vision and Crop Load Vision are separate products alongside the core record keeping

Gallagher eShepherd

  • Gallagher does not publish neckband prices, quoting instead by herd size, region and connectivity type, so the ownership-versus-lease advantage over subscription rivals cannot be verified without a sales conversation.
  • A minimum of about 20 animals is needed to train a mob, which rules out smallholders and makes the system awkward for operations that run many small separate groups.
  • It is cattle only: sheep, goats and deer are not supported, so a mixed grazing enterprise still needs conventional fencing for everything else.
  • The connectivity fee is per active neckband and continues indefinitely, so the collars are yours but the system stops fencing if you stop paying, which is the same dependency as a subscription with a different label.
  • Virtual fencing is regulated inconsistently: some jurisdictions restrict or have not yet ruled on aversive-stimulus containment, and welfare-scheme or organic certifier acceptance varies, so eligibility should be checked locally before ordering.

Pricing, plan by plan

CropTracker Pro

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic tracking
    • 5 fields
    • Mobile app
  • Standard$39/month
    • Unlimited fields
    • Compliance reporting
    • Label database
  • Professional$99/month
    • All Standard features
    • Labor tracking
    • Inventory management

Gallagher eShepherd

On request
  • eShepherd neckband$undefined/year
    • Neckbands purchased outright, not leased per head
    • Small fixed monthly connectivity fee per active neckband
    • Fees charged only on active bands

Which should you pick?

Choose CropTracker Pro if

  • You need spray records.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want harvest tracking.
CropTracker Pro review

Choose Gallagher eShepherd if

  • You need map-drawn virtual paddocks.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want audio cue then pulse.
Gallagher eShepherd review

Questions people ask

Is CropTracker Pro or Gallagher eShepherd better?
Neither clearly leads. CropTracker Pro starts at Free and Gallagher eShepherd at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CropTracker Pro or Gallagher eShepherd?
CropTracker Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CropTracker Pro and On request for Gallagher eShepherd.
Does CropTracker Pro or Gallagher eShepherd run on more platforms?
CropTracker Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. Gallagher eShepherd runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use CropTracker Pro for free?
Yes. CropTracker Pro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gallagher eShepherd starts at On request.
What is CropTracker Pro best used for?
CropTracker Pro is most often used for spray, harvest, irrigation and labour record keeping for orchards, food traceability down to block and employee level, task scheduling and crew activity monitoring, food safety compliance and audit preparation. Of those, spray, harvest, irrigation and labour record keeping for orchards and food traceability down to block and employee level are not what Gallagher eShepherd is typically brought in for.
What can CropTracker Pro do that Gallagher eShepherd cannot?
CropTracker Pro covers Spray records, Harvest tracking, Compliance reports, Label management. Gallagher eShepherd covers Map-drawn virtual paddocks, Audio cue then pulse, Solar neckband, Cellular or LoRa connectivity.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CropTracker Pro: What is the base pricing for CropTracker?

CropTracker's base pricing starts at $3,300 USD per year, which includes the first 10 users.

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Gallagher eShepherd: Do I lease the collars or own them?

You buy them outright. The ongoing cost is a small monthly connectivity fee per active neckband, not a per-head lease.

CropTracker Pro: What features are included in the standard CropTracker plan?

The platform includes punch clock labor tracking, spray record keeping, irrigation management, harvest tracking, quality control and GAP audits, shipping and receiving management, and AI-powered vision tools for harvest quality and crop assessment.

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Gallagher eShepherd: Do I need base stations?

Not with the cellular version, which uses existing mobile networks. The LoRa version needs small on-property base stations and suits areas with poor coverage.

CropTracker Pro: Does CropTracker offer enterprise-level solutions?

Yes, CropTracker offers enterprise-level software solutions with custom features including account linking, API integrations, and tailored reporting. Enterprise pricing varies based on client needs.

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Gallagher eShepherd: How many cattle do I need?

At least 20 to train a mob, after which groups can be split into smaller mobs as long as each contains leaders and followers.

CropTracker Pro: Are pricing tiers broken down by features?

The pricing page indicates tiered plans exist but does not detail specific tier names or feature breakdowns. Contact CropTracker for information on pricing by features.

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Gallagher eShepherd: Does it work for sheep?

No. eShepherd is a cattle system.

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