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FarmLogs vs GrainBridge

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FarmLogs

Agriculture

Simple, powerful farm management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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GrainBridge

Agriculture

Grain marketing and contract management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FarmLogs farm management plans are billed annually and cap at 20,000 acres, with larger operations required to contact sales for custom pricing; GrainBridge primarily available through grain company partnerships rather than direct independent access
  • They diverge on capability: FarmLogs covers Field mapping & boundaries, GrainBridge covers Contract management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FarmLogs and GrainBridge actually diverge.

Attributes where FarmLogs and GrainBridge differ
AttributeFarmLogsGrainBridge
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Founded20122018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 FarmLogs

  • Field mapping & boundaries
  • Activity tracking & logging
  • Satellite imagery analysis
  • Crop health monitoring
  • Weather & rainfall data
  • Yield tracking
  • Input cost tracking
  • Profit/loss analysis

Only in GrainBridge

  • Contract management
  • Market prices
  • P&L tracking
  • Basis analysis
  • Risk management
  • Commodity exchanges
  • Elevators
  • Farm accounting

Both cover

  • 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.

FarmLogs

  • Tracking farm operations, rainfall history and profit and loss under the FarmLogs product, now sold as Bushel Farmnot GrainBridge

GrainBridge

  • Contract trackingnot FarmLogs
  • Market analysisnot FarmLogs
  • P&L managementnot FarmLogs
  • Risk mitigationnot FarmLogs

Where each one falls short

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

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

GrainBridge

  • Primarily available through grain company partnerships rather than direct independent access
  • Limited public documentation on independent deployment options

Pricing, plan by plan

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

GrainBridge

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Market prices
    • Basic contracts
    • Mobile app
  • Pro$29/month
    • Unlimited contracts
    • P&L analysis
    • Market alerts
  • Business$79/month
    • Multi-farm support
    • Risk analysis
    • Export tools

Which should you pick?

Choose FarmLogs if

  • You need field mapping & boundaries.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want activity tracking & logging.
FarmLogs review

Choose GrainBridge if

  • You need contract management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want market prices.
GrainBridge review

Questions people ask

Is FarmLogs or GrainBridge better?
Neither clearly leads. FarmLogs starts at Free and GrainBridge at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FarmLogs or GrainBridge?
FarmLogs starts at Free and GrainBridge at Free.
Does FarmLogs or GrainBridge 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?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FarmLogs best used for?
FarmLogs is most often used for tracking farm operations, rainfall history and profit and loss under the farmlogs product, now sold as bushel farm. Of those, tracking farm operations, rainfall history and profit and loss under the farmlogs product, now sold as bushel farm is not what GrainBridge is typically brought in for.
What can FarmLogs do that GrainBridge cannot?
FarmLogs covers Field mapping & boundaries, Activity tracking & logging, Satellite imagery analysis, Crop health monitoring. GrainBridge covers Contract management, Market prices, P&L tracking, Basis analysis. Both handle SSL, Data encryption, Cloud deployment, Web support.

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.

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GrainBridge: What is GrainBridge?

GrainBridge is a grain marketing and risk management platform that consolidates cash, futures, options, and crop insurance in one place to help farmers monitor profitability and yield.

FarmLogs: 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.

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GrainBridge: Can I manage contracts with GrainBridge?

Yes. The platform enables farmers to enter into and manage grain contracts directly and access buyer location information and payment details.

FarmLogs: 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.

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GrainBridge: Which grain companies support GrainBridge?

GrainBridge is available to ADM and Cargill customers and is open to other grain companies for integration.

FarmLogs: 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.

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FarmLogs: 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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