Agriculture · head to head
FarmCommand vs FarmLogs
The short version
- Only FarmLogs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: FarmCommand covers Variable rate technology, FarmLogs covers Activity tracking & logging.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FarmCommand and FarmLogs actually diverge.
| Attribute | FarmCommand | FarmLogs |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $75/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 FarmCommand
- Variable rate technology
- Yield mapping
- Equipment tracking
- Weather integration
- John Deere
- Case IH
- AGCO
- Trimble
Only in FarmLogs
- Activity tracking & logging
- Satellite imagery analysis
- Crop health monitoring
- Weather & rainfall data
- Yield tracking
- Input cost tracking
- Profit/loss analysis
- John Deere Operations Center
Both cover
- Field mapping & boundaries
- Climate FieldView
- SSL
- Data encryption
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FarmCommand
- Variable rate applicationnot FarmLogs
- Yield optimizationnot FarmLogs
- Equipment managementnot FarmLogs
- Field planningnot FarmLogs
FarmLogs
- Tracking farm operations, rainfall history and profit and loss under the FarmLogs product, now sold as Bushel Farmnot FarmCommand
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FarmCommand
Nothing recorded yet. See the FarmCommand review.
FarmLogs
- Farm management plans are billed annually and cap at 20,000 acres, with larger operations required to contact sales for custom pricing
- Machine data connections are a separate add-on costing $999 per year on top of the $599 per year Essentials plan
Pricing, plan by plan
FarmCommand
$75/month- Basic$75/month
- Field mapping
- Basic analytics
- Weather data
- Professional$150/month
- All Basic features
- Variable rate prescriptions
- Satellite imagery
- EnterpriseFree
- Custom solutions
- API access
- Dedicated support
FarmLogs
Free- FreeFree
- Field mapping
- Basic activity tracking
- Weather insights
- Essentials$20/month
- Everything in Free
- Satellite imagery
- Crop health monitoring
- Premium$50/month
- Everything in Essentials
- Advanced analytics
- Profit & loss tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose FarmCommand if
- You need variable rate technology.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want yield mapping.
Choose FarmLogs if
- You need activity tracking & logging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want satellite imagery analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is FarmCommand or FarmLogs better?
- Neither clearly leads. FarmCommand starts at $75/month and FarmLogs at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FarmCommand or FarmLogs?
- FarmLogs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for FarmCommand and Free for FarmLogs.
- Does FarmCommand or FarmLogs run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use FarmLogs for free?
- Yes. FarmLogs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FarmCommand starts at $75/month.
- What is FarmCommand best used for?
- FarmCommand is most often used for variable rate application, yield optimization, equipment management, field planning. Of those, variable rate application and yield optimization are not what FarmLogs is typically brought in for.
- What can FarmCommand do that FarmLogs cannot?
- FarmCommand covers Variable rate technology, Yield mapping, Equipment tracking, Weather integration. FarmLogs covers Activity tracking & logging, Satellite imagery analysis, Crop health monitoring, Weather & rainfall data. Both handle Field mapping & boundaries, Climate FieldView, SSL, Data encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
FarmLogs: What does the annual subscription cost for Bushel Farm?
Bushel Farm offers three main plans: Rainfall at $75 per year, Lite at $199 per year, and Essentials at $599 per year, which is marked as the best value tier. For farming operations exceeding 20,000 acres, custom pricing is available upon request. Machine data connections are available as an add-on for $999 per year.
SourceFarmLogs: Is there a free trial available without contacting sales?
Yes, Bushel Farm provides a 30-day free trial that gives access to all features. Users can explore the full platform capabilities during this period before committing to a subscription.
SourceFarmLogs: What billing cycle does Bushel Farm use?
Bushel Farm bills annually with no hidden fees. The platform emphasizes transparent, straightforward pricing structures with yearly billing cycles.
SourceFarmLogs: What features does each Bushel Farm tier include?
Rainfall includes recent rainfall data, field mapping, soil maps, futures prices, and digital wallet access. Lite adds historical rain and heat data, monthly rainfall reports, automated contract entry, scouting, equipment and inputs tracking. Essentials provides profit and loss calculations, expense and revenue tracking, land costs, work orders, marketing tools, satellite imagery, local prices, and reporting capabilities.
SourceFarmLogs: What devices can I access Bushel Farm from?
All subscription plans are accessible across phones, tablets, and desktop devices, providing flexibility for farm management from any location.
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