Comparison
RanchTracker vs. CattleMax
Both track cattle. One is built for small commercial operations. One was built for everyone — which means it's really built for no one.
RanchTracker
Built for independent commercial operations up to 1,000 head
- Free starter plan for up to 25 head
- Profit-per-head analysis built in
- Takes 15 minutes to set up
- Offline-first mobile app
CattleMax
A broader platform that started on desktop
- More complex setup and learning curve
- Paid from day one (no free plan)
- Less focus on financial reporting
- Some features require desktop
Feature by feature
Feature
RanchTracker
CattleMax
Starting price
Free (up to 25 head)
$199–$349/year
Designed for small commercial ops
Works on any phone (iOS & Android)
iOS only
Offline mode
Partial
Setup time
Under 15 minutes
Several hours
Per-head pricing
No — flat subscription
No — tiered pricing
Schedule F tax export
Profit per head analysis
AI / breeding tracking
14-day free trial
US-based support