CattleMax Alternatives Compared for 2026

CattleMax remains a solid choice for beef producers who want cattle-only records. The best alternative depends on what CattleMax lacks for you. AgriWebb fits large cattle and sheep stations, Farmbrite fits farms that grow crops too, and Livestock Manager fits mixed-species farms that work from a phone.

CattleMax has served cattle producers for many years. It covers inventory, health records, breeding, calving, weaning, pasture maps and finances. Its Registered plan adds pedigrees and breed association tools. Common reasons to look elsewhere include keeping other animals too, wanting a different interface language, or needing another feature set.

Quick comparison of CattleMax and three alternatives

Prices change often, so check each vendor's page before you decide.

Livestock Manager: for mixed species and phone-first work

Livestock Manager (LM) handles cattle, poultry, goats, pigs, sheep and other livestock in one account. It runs on iOS, Android and the web, in 15 languages, and has a free plan. Our lesson on setting up your farm account shows the first steps.

For cattle, LM keeps individual animal records with an ID or ear tag number, weights, health records, breeding records with due dates, and pedigree views showing lineage and offspring. The medicine store tracks stock, expiry and withdrawal periods. Tasks and reminders cover recurring jobs such as vaccinations.

The rest of the farm sits alongside the herd. Laying flocks get daily egg records, including full trays and loose eggs. Goats get milk and health records. Finances include income and expenses with receipt scanning, sales, invoices and customers. You can record by typing or by talking to the app ("Speak or type"), and download reports as PDF or CSV.

Best for: cattle farmers who also keep other animals, farmers who prefer a language other than English, and anyone who wants records and finances in one app.

Pros:

• Free plan
• Several species in one account
• Finances, invoices and an online farm shop included
• 15 languages
• Mobile-first apps for iOS and Android, plus web

Cons:

• It requires an internet connection. There is no offline mode, so a farm with poor signal is a poor fit.
• No paddock mapping, which matters on large range operations
• If you raise only cattle and like a simple tool, LM has more to learn than you need

AgriWebb: for large cattle and sheep stations

AgriWebb is farm software from Australia built for cattle and sheep. Its plans (Essentials, Compliance and Performance) add features in steps. Essentials gives interactive farm mapping and mob or individual animal management. Higher tiers add treatment records, feed management, grazing management and financial reporting. NLIS integration is listed on the Compliance and Performance tiers, and its mobile app works offline in the field and syncs when you have signal.

Pricing is per animal, so a small herd pays less than a large one. AgriWebb lists support for Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the US and South Africa. If you keep poultry, pigs or goats, its species list will not cover them.

Best for: large cattle and sheep operations that need paddock maps, grazing management or Australian compliance reporting.

Farmbrite: for farms that combine livestock and crops

Farmbrite covers livestock and crops in one platform. Its plans come as Livestock, Crop Grower and Complete bundles, in Essentials, Performance and Premium tiers. Plans include record keeping, task management, farm mapping, accounting, reporting, iOS and Android apps, and offline access. Livestock-only plans start at $29 a month, and Complete plans that add crops start at $59 a month at the time of writing.

If you raise cattle and also run a hay field or market garden, one tool for both can save effort. Farmbrite lists support for 100+ countries with local currency and measurements. Check its livestock features against your herd's needs during the 14-day trial.

Best for: diversified farms that keep animals and grow crops.

How to choose a CattleMax alternative

• You keep more than cattle. Choose a tool that lists your species. Livestock Manager handles several; Farmbrite covers livestock and crops.
• You farm in a language other than English. LM offers 15 languages. Check the others' language support directly, since their sites do not state it.
• Your animals graze far from a signal. LM needs internet. AgriWebb and Farmbrite state that they work offline.
• You run a large station with many paddocks. AgriWebb is built for mapping and grazing management.
• You grow crops too. Farmbrite is the one here that combines both.
• You only raise beef cattle. CattleMax may already fit. Try any alternative on a trial or free plan before you move your records.

For more comparisons, see AgriWebb alternatives and Farmbrite alternatives. To see what records a calving program needs, read the cattle breeding cycle calendar.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best CattleMax alternative?

It depends on your farm. AgriWebb suits large cattle and sheep stations that need paddock maps. Farmbrite suits farms that combine livestock and crops. Livestock Manager suits mixed-species farms that want a mobile-first app in 15 languages.

How much does CattleMax cost?

At the time of writing, CattleMax lists a Commercial plan at $30 a month and a Registered plan at $41 a month, both billed yearly. Price depends on how many active animals you manage, and there is a 21-day free trial.

Can I track chickens and goats as well as cattle?

CattleMax and AgriWebb list cattle (and sheep, for AgriWebb) as their species. Livestock Manager handles multiple species, including poultry, goats, pigs and sheep, in one account.

Does Livestock Manager need an internet connection?

Yes. Livestock Manager needs an internet connection. AgriWebb and Farmbrite both state that they offer offline access, so choose one of them if your animals are far from a signal.

Is there a free CattleMax alternative?

Livestock Manager has a free plan. CattleMax, AgriWebb and Farmbrite advertise free trials rather than a free plan (21 days for CattleMax, 14 for Farmbrite).

Create a free Livestock Manager account to try it with your own herd.