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FarmERP vs Gallagher eShepherd

FarmERP logo

FarmERP

Agriculture

Complete ERP solution for agriculture

From
$199/month
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

  • Each has a real cost: FarmERP no API available for third-party integrations; 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: FarmERP covers Farm operations, 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 FarmERP and Gallagher eShepherd actually diverge.

Attributes where FarmERP and Gallagher eShepherd differ
AttributeFarmERPGallagher eShepherd
Starting price$199/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 FarmERP

  • Farm operations
  • Inventory management
  • Financial accounting
  • HR & payroll
  • Procurement
  • SAP
  • QuickBooks
  • IoT sensors

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.

FarmERP

  • Enterprise managementnot Gallagher eShepherd
  • Financial planningnot Gallagher eShepherd
  • Supply chainnot Gallagher eShepherd
  • Workforce managementnot Gallagher eShepherd

Gallagher eShepherd

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

Where each one falls short

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

FarmERP

  • No API available for third-party integrations
  • Quote-based pricing with no transparent publicly listed tiers
  • Requires contact with sales team for demo and pricing information

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

FarmERP

$199/month
  • Starter$199/month
    • Farm operations
    • Inventory management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$499/month
    • All Starter features
    • Financials module
    • HR & payroll
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-location
    • Custom modules
    • API integrations

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 FarmERP if

  • You need farm operations.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
FarmERP 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 FarmERP or Gallagher eShepherd better?
Neither clearly leads. FarmERP starts at $199/month and Gallagher eShepherd at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FarmERP or Gallagher eShepherd?
FarmERP starts at $199/month and Gallagher eShepherd at On request.
Does FarmERP or Gallagher eShepherd run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is FarmERP best used for?
FarmERP is most often used for enterprise management, financial planning, supply chain, workforce management. Of those, enterprise management and financial planning are not what Gallagher eShepherd is typically brought in for.
What can FarmERP do that Gallagher eShepherd cannot?
FarmERP covers Farm operations, Inventory management, Financial accounting, HR & payroll. Gallagher eShepherd covers Map-drawn virtual paddocks, Audio cue then pulse, Solar neckband, Cellular or LoRa connectivity.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FarmERP: What modules does FarmERP include?

FarmERP provides integrated modules for farm profile management, production planning, inventory management, purchasing, warehouse management with barcoding, HR management, CRM, and accounting including bills payable and bills receivable.

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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.

FarmERP: Does FarmERP support offline functionality?

Yes. FarmERP includes a native mobile app with offline data recording capability, allowing users in remote areas to work without continuous internet connectivity.

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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.

FarmERP: What AI and analytics features does FarmERP offer?

FarmERP includes FarmGyan, which provides plot-level intelligence for farm decision-making, along with satellite imagery analysis and predictive analytics for crop management and yield optimization.

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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.

FarmERP: Does FarmERP have an API for integrations?

No. FarmERP does not currently offer an API for third-party integrations or programmatic data access.

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Gallagher eShepherd: Does it work for sheep?

No. eShepherd is a cattle system.

FarmERP: How is FarmERP priced?

FarmERP uses custom, quote-based pricing rather than transparent tiered plans. Pricing is tailored to each customer's specific needs and scale.

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FarmERP: What countries does FarmERP serve?

FarmERP has been implemented across 30+ countries with support for multiple crop types and agribusiness models globally.

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