Get the right tools for the job.
Dozens of farm software tools exist. Some are built for growers, some for agronomists, some for one crop or one country. This guide covers the main tools in each market, what they do, who they're built for, and where Farmable fits.
What you need to know in 30 seconds
Farmable is built for specialty crop growers but works across arable and row crops too. It's grower-first, meaning the person in the field can use it without training, not just the agronomist in the office.
Who's in this comparison
These tools are all legitimate products used by real farmers. Some are direct alternatives to Farmable. Some do one specific thing very well. Some are built for advisors rather than growers.
Grower-first farm OS for specialty crops and arable farms. Direct government integrations with Spain, Norway and Switzerland. Nationally approved pesticide lists for 9 countries.
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What does each tool actually do?
Use the filters below to focus on what matters to you. Each row is a capability a farmer might need. Each cell tells you whether a tool covers it, and a short note on how.
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| Capability | Farmable |
|---|---|
| In the field | |
Mobile-first field UX Can the person in the field use this without going back to a desk? | ✓ Built mobile-first - grower-rated, works on any smartphone |
Offline mode - works without coverage Capture jobs in remote blocks, sync when back in range | ✓ Jobs captured offline, sync on reconnect |
Spray job recording Log what was sprayed, where, when and at what rate | ✓ GPS-tracked spray jobs with product, rate, weather and operator |
Nationally approved pesticide list Products shown are legally approved for your country - no manual checking | ✓ Live lists for AU, USA, Canada, Italy, Germany, Norway, UK, Switzerland, Austria |
IPM scouting and pest observations Log pests and disease in the field, linked to spray decisions | ✓ Scouting tool with AI healthcheck, photo logging, GPS-tagged observations |
Basic NDVI / satellite imagery Crop health overview from satellite - identify stress zones | ~ Basic NDVI included - not a dedicated imagery platform |
Harvest tracking and traceability labels Record harvest by block, print QR labels for the packhouse | ✓ Harvest jobs with bin-level QR labels |
Labour timesheets and task tracking Clock-in/out, task assignment, basic timesheet export | ✓ Timesheets, task assignment, GPS job tracking |
| Compliance and reporting | |
Direct government reporting integration Submit records directly to your national authority - no export | ✓ Direct: Spain/SIEX, Norway/Mattilsynet - live today |
GlobalG.A.P. compliance Crop application records meet GlobalG.A.P. audit requirements | ✓ GlobalG.A.P. crop application compliance - guaranteed |
Freshcare compliance (Australia) Certified Freshcare-compatible spray records and audit export | ✓ Freshcare compliant - live |
Red Tractor compliance (UK) Records meet Red Tractor farm assurance requirements | ✓ Red Tractor compliant - live |
EU Digital Record Keeping (Jan 2027) Ready for the EU mandatory electronic record-keeping legislation | ✓ EU digital record-keeping compliant - ready from 1 Jan 2027 |
| For the business | |
Multi-farm / multisite rollup dashboard One HQ view across 2, 20 or 200 farms - drill from HQ to field | ✓ Farmable Enterprise - 2 to 20,000 farms, HQ to field |
HQ-pushed treatment programs to growers Centralised agronomy publishes spray program; growers accept and execute | ✓ Treatment library with auditable acceptance per farm |
Open API for data integration Push farm data to your ERP, packhouse, HR or reporting systems | ✓ Documented open API |
Pricing transparency Can you find out what it costs without speaking to a salesperson? | ✓ Per-farm pricing published on site |
Questions worth asking any farm software vendor
These aren't trick questions, they're things that genuinely matter when you're choosing software you'll use every day on the farm.
Is this built for the grower or the agronomist?
Some of the tools in this comparison are designed around the advisor workflow - the grower is a secondary user. That's not necessarily wrong, but it means the person in the field may need training to use it.
Is your software ready for EU digital record-keeping from 1 January 2027?
The EU requires mandatory electronic record-keeping for plant protection products from 1 January 2027. Farmable is already ready. Ask every other vendor the same question.
What does it cost per farm, per year - and what's not included?
Several tools in this comparison require hardware purchases on top of software subscriptions. Others have opaque enterprise pricing. Farmable publishes per-farm pricing on our pricing page.
Is it available on mobile?
The field is where records get made. If the tool is desktop-first or the mobile app is a stripped-down viewer, expect double entry and missed jobs. Farmable is a mobile-first app for iOS and Android with a full desktop portal for planning and reporting.
Does it work offline?
Orchards, vineyards and remote paddocks often have no signal. If the app needs connectivity to log a spray, records get lost or entered hours later from memory. Farmable works offline and syncs automatically when the device is back on network.
Who owns the data?
Your farm data is a business asset. Some platforms claim rights to resell or share your records with third parties. Read the terms. With Farmable, you own your data, you can export it at any time, and we never sell it.
Questions farmers ask when choosing software
What is farm management software?
Farm management software helps farmers plan, record and report on what happens on their farm - spraying, fertilisation, harvests, labour, compliance and sales. The best tools work on a smartphone in the field, not just on a desktop in the office.
What is the difference between a Farm OS and a compliance tool?
A Farm OS covers the full range of farm activities. A compliance tool focuses on the records you need for audits and government reporting. Farmable is a full Farm OS with compliance built in.
How does Farmable compare to xFarm?
xFarm is a large European platform with 169,000+ farms. Farmable is grower-first - designed so the person in the field can use it without training. Farmable has direct government integrations with Spain, Norway and Switzerland, and nationally approved pesticide lists for 9 countries.
Is farm management software worth it for a small farm?
Yes - for most farms, the time saved on compliance paperwork alone pays for the software many times over. Most tools including Farmable have per-farm pricing that scales with farm size.
What should I look for in farm management software?
Five things: (1) Does the grower in the field find it easy to use? (2) Does it include your nationally approved pesticide list? (3) Does it produce audit-ready reports? (4) Is there a direct government reporting integration? (5) Can you see the price without speaking to a salesperson?
What is the EU digital record-keeping requirement for 2027?
From 1 January 2027, the EU requires mandatory electronic record-keeping for plant protection product applications across all EU member states. Farmable is already compliant.