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Pix4Dfields vs CattleMax

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Pix4Dfields

Software

Drone mapping software for agriculture

From
$330/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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CattleMax

Software

Cattle herd management software

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pix4Dfields satellite imagery is sold as separate credit packages on top of the subscription, with only 100 free credits included per year; CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: Pix4Dfields covers Orthomosaic generation, CattleMax covers Individual animal records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pix4Dfields and CattleMax actually diverge.

Attributes where Pix4Dfields and CattleMax differ
AttributePix4DfieldsCattleMax
Starting price$330/month$99/year
PlatformsWindows, IosWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20112003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Pix4Dfields

  • Orthomosaic generation
  • NDVI & vegetation indices
  • Multispectral processing
  • Zonation mapping
  • Prescription maps
  • Stand count
  • Export to machinery
  • Offline processing

Only in CattleMax

  • Individual animal records
  • Breeding management
  • Calving records
  • Health & treatment tracking
  • Weight management
  • EPD/genetic data
  • Custom reporting
  • Photo management

Both cover

  • SSL
  • Desktop deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Pix4Dfields

  • Processing drone imagery of fields into orthomosaics without acreage limitsnot CattleMax
  • Generating vegetation indices and crop health maps from aerial surveysnot CattleMax
  • Producing variable rate prescription maps for exporting to farm machinerynot CattleMax
  • Agronomists producing crop scouting reports from drone flightsnot CattleMax

CattleMax

  • Cow-calf herd records and reproduction trackingnot Pix4Dfields
  • Weights, treatments and performance history per animalnot Pix4Dfields
  • Registered cattle records for breed association reportingnot Pix4Dfields
  • Unlimited users on one operation's accountnot Pix4Dfields

Where each one falls short

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

Pix4Dfields

  • Satellite imagery is sold as separate credit packages on top of the subscription, with only 100 free credits included per year
  • Monthly billing is listed at $165.83 per month against $1,990 for a year, so paying monthly costs substantially more
  • The software runs only on Windows and macOS, with no Linux build

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Pix4Dfields

$330/month
  • Monthly$330/month
    • RGB & multispectral processing
    • Vegetation indices
    • Zonation maps
  • Annual$2640/year
    • Everything in Monthly
    • 33% savings
    • Priority support
  • Perpetual$5500/one-time
    • Lifetime license
    • 1 year updates
    • Local processing

CattleMax

$99/year
  • Starter$99/year
    • Up to 50 head
    • Basic animal records
    • Calving records
  • Standard$199/year
    • Up to 200 head
    • Breeding management
    • Health records
  • Professional$399/year
    • Unlimited animals
    • Advanced genetics
    • EPD tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Pix4Dfields if

  • You need orthomosaic generation.
  • You work on Windows, Ios.
  • You also want ndvi & vegetation indices.
Pix4Dfields review

Choose CattleMax if

  • You need individual animal records.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want breeding management.
CattleMax review

Questions people ask

Is Pix4Dfields or CattleMax better?
Neither clearly leads. Pix4Dfields starts at $330/month and CattleMax at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pix4Dfields or CattleMax?
Pix4Dfields starts at $330/month and CattleMax at $99/year.
Does Pix4Dfields or CattleMax run on more platforms?
Pix4Dfields runs on Windows, Ios. CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is Pix4Dfields best used for?
Pix4Dfields is most often used for processing drone imagery of fields into orthomosaics without acreage limits, generating vegetation indices and crop health maps from aerial surveys, producing variable rate prescription maps for exporting to farm machinery, agronomists producing crop scouting reports from drone flights. Of those, processing drone imagery of fields into orthomosaics without acreage limits and generating vegetation indices and crop health maps from aerial surveys are not what CattleMax is typically brought in for.
What can Pix4Dfields do that CattleMax cannot?
Pix4Dfields covers Orthomosaic generation, NDVI & vegetation indices, Multispectral processing, Zonation mapping. CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. Both handle SSL, Desktop deployment, Cloud deployment, Windows support.
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