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Valley Irrigation vs CattleMax

Valley Irrigation logo

Valley Irrigation

Software

Smart irrigation management systems

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CattleMax logo

CattleMax

Software

Cattle herd management software

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Valley Irrigation the technology products are tied to Valley irrigation hardware such as center pivots and ICON control panels rather than sold as standalone software; CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring, CattleMax covers Individual animal records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Valley Irrigation and CattleMax actually diverge.

Attributes where Valley Irrigation and CattleMax differ
AttributeValley IrrigationCattleMax
Starting price$29/month$99/year
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, HardwareWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded19462003

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 Valley Irrigation

  • Remote monitoring
  • Variable rate irrigation
  • GPS guidance
  • Water management
  • Pump control
  • Climate FieldView
  • John Deere
  • Soil sensors

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
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Valley Irrigation

  • Remotely monitoring and controlling center pivot irrigation machinesnot CattleMax
  • Variable rate irrigation applying different water depths across a fieldnot CattleMax
  • Diagnosing pivot faults and pump status without driving to the fieldnot CattleMax

CattleMax

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

Where each one falls short

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

Valley Irrigation

  • The technology products are tied to Valley irrigation hardware such as center pivots and ICON control panels rather than sold as standalone software
  • No price is published for any product; the site routes buyers to a Get a Quote form and to local dealers

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

Valley Irrigation

$29/month
  • BaseStation3$1200/year
    • Remote monitoring
    • Basic control
    • Alerts
  • AgSense$2000/year
    • Full VRI
    • Advanced analytics
    • API

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 Valley Irrigation if

  • You need remote monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want variable rate irrigation.
Valley Irrigation 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 Valley Irrigation or CattleMax better?
Neither clearly leads. Valley Irrigation starts at $29/month and CattleMax at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Valley Irrigation or CattleMax?
Valley Irrigation starts at $29/month and CattleMax at $99/year.
Does Valley Irrigation or CattleMax run on more platforms?
Valley Irrigation runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware. CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is Valley Irrigation best used for?
Valley Irrigation is most often used for remotely monitoring and controlling center pivot irrigation machines, variable rate irrigation applying different water depths across a field, diagnosing pivot faults and pump status without driving to the field. Of those, remotely monitoring and controlling center pivot irrigation machines and variable rate irrigation applying different water depths across a field are not what CattleMax is typically brought in for.
What can Valley Irrigation do that CattleMax cannot?
Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring, Variable rate irrigation, GPS guidance, Water management. CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. Both handle SSL, Web support, Ios support.
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