Livestock Runner vs. Farmbrite vs. AgriWebb: Honest Comparison

You've spent hours reading feature lists, watching demo videos, and scrolling through review sites — and you're still not sure which livestock management software actually fits your operation. That's not surprising. Most comparison articles are written by one of the companies being compared, which makes objectivity... unlikely.

This guide takes a different approach. We'll walk through what Livestock Runner, Farmbrite, and AgriWebb each do well, where they fall short, and who each platform is best suited for. We publish this on the Livestock Runner blog, so we're obviously not neutral — but we'll be honest about where our competitors have strengths we don't, and where our platform has limitations worth knowing about.

All information here is based on publicly available details at the time of writing. Features and pricing can change, so we recommend verifying current details directly with each platform before making a decision.

Quick Overview of Each Platform

Livestock Runner

Livestock Runner is a livestock-first management platform built for small-to-medium operations and dog breeders. It supports cattle, goats, poultry, dogs, sheep, swine, and rabbits from a single dashboard. The platform includes health records, breeding tracking, accounting, grazing management, invoicing, and a built-in breed directory.

Livestock Runner offers a free tier that supports up to 20 animals with no feature restrictions — the same tools available on paid plans.

Farmbrite

Farmbrite is a comprehensive farm management platform that covers both crops and livestock. It's designed for diversified operations that need to manage animals, fields, inventory, and sales in one system. The platform includes livestock tracking, crop planning, marketplace features, and CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) management tools.

Farmbrite has historically positioned itself as an all-in-one farm management solution, appealing to operations that span multiple agricultural activities beyond just livestock.

AgriWebb

AgriWebb is a livestock management platform originally developed in Australia, with a strong focus on cattle and sheep operations. It's built for commercial-scale grazing operations and emphasizes data-driven decision-making, inventory management, and compliance reporting. AgriWebb has a particularly strong presence in Australia, the UK, and increasingly in North American markets.

The platform is known for its pasture and grazing management capabilities and its focus on helping larger operations track performance metrics across big herds.

Feature Comparison

Animal and Species Support

This is where the three platforms diverge significantly.

Livestock Runner supports seven species — cattle, goats, poultry, dogs, sheep, swine, and rabbits — with species-specific features for each. The dog breeding module includes litter management, waitlists, and deposit tracking, which is uncommon in general livestock software. If you run a mixed operation with multiple species, everything lives under one roof.

Farmbrite supports multiple livestock species and also handles crops, which gives it an edge for diversified farms. If you're raising cattle and growing vegetables for a farmers' market, Farmbrite can manage both sides of your operation. However, the breadth of coverage means individual species support may not be as deep as a livestock-focused tool.

AgriWebb focuses primarily on cattle and sheep. This narrow focus means the cattle and sheep features are deep and well-developed — weight tracking, mob management, and grazing analytics are standout features. But if you raise goats, poultry, or dogs alongside your cattle herd, you'll likely need a second tool.

Health and Breeding Records

All three platforms offer health and breeding record keeping, but the depth varies.

Livestock Runner provides detailed health records including vaccinations, deworming, vet visits, and medications with fields for brand, route of administration, dose, lot number, and cost. Breeding records include lineage tracking across generations. Task reminders ensure you don't miss upcoming vaccinations or breeding dates.

Farmbrite includes health event logging and breeding records as part of its broader farm management suite. The health tracking covers the basics well, and the platform integrates health data with its inventory and financial tools.

AgriWebb offers robust health tracking particularly suited to commercial cattle operations. Treatment recording, mob-level health events, and compliance documentation are strong. Breeding features focus on cattle reproduction cycles and performance metrics.

Financial and Accounting Tools

Livestock Runner includes built-in accounting with income and expense tracking per animal, profit-and-loss reporting, per-animal cost analysis, and an IRS Schedule F tax worksheet. Invoicing and customer management are included on all plans.

Farmbrite provides financial tracking integrated with its marketplace and sales features. If you sell directly to consumers through CSA programs or farm stands, Farmbrite's sales tools may be a natural fit. The financial tools are designed to work across both crop and livestock operations.

AgriWebb focuses on livestock-specific financial metrics — cost per head, weight gain economics, and enterprise-level profitability analysis. These tools are powerful for commercial operations making data-driven stocking and selling decisions.

Grazing and Pasture Management

Livestock Runner includes grazing management with pasture tracking, animal movement records, and rotation scheduling. It covers the essentials for small-to-medium operations managing rotational grazing systems.

Farmbrite offers field and pasture management as part of its broader land management tools. Crop rotation and field planning features can double as pasture management tools for mixed operations.

AgriWebb is arguably strongest here. Pasture and grazing management is core to the platform's design. Stocking rate calculations, feed-on-offer estimates, and paddock-level performance tracking are built for large-scale grazing operations managing thousands of acres.

Dog Breeding Features

This is a category where the platforms differ sharply.

Livestock Runner includes a dedicated dog breeding module with litter management, puppy tracking, waitlist management with public-facing signup pages, deposit collection via Stripe, and payment plans. If you breed dogs alongside other livestock, this is a significant differentiator.

Farmbrite and AgriWebb are not designed for dog breeding operations. If dog breeding is part of your business, neither platform offers purpose-built tools for that workflow.

Feature Comparison Table

Pricing Comparison

Pricing is one of the most important factors in choosing software, and the three platforms take different approaches. Note that pricing can change — verify current rates directly with each platform.

Livestock Runner offers a free plan for up to 20 animals with all features included. Paid plans start at $79/year (up to 100 animals), $149/year (up to 500 animals), and $249/year (unlimited animals). There are no per-animal fees on any plan.

Farmbrite, at the time of writing, uses a subscription model with tiered pricing. Their plans have historically started in the range of $30–50/month, which translates to roughly $360–600/year. Check their current pricing for exact figures.

AgriWebb has historically offered both free and paid tiers, though their pricing structure has evolved over time. Their commercial plans are generally designed for larger operations, and pricing may vary by region and herd size. Contact AgriWebb directly for current pricing details.

Cost Perspective

For a small operation with 50–100 animals, Livestock Runner's Starter plan at $79/year is significantly less expensive than most alternatives on an annual basis. For larger commercial operations with thousands of head, the per-animal cost comparison shifts, and AgriWebb's enterprise features may justify higher pricing through operational efficiencies.

Who Each Platform Is Best For

Choose Livestock Runner if...

You run a small-to-medium livestock operation — roughly 1 to 500 animals — and you want a tool that's affordable, easy to set up, and covers multiple species. It's particularly well-suited for:

• Mixed operations raising cattle, goats, poultry, and/or sheep together
• Dog breeders who need litter management, waitlists, and deposit tracking
• Hobby farms and homesteads that want professional tools without professional pricing
• Operations evaluating digital record keeping for the first time (the free plan lets you try with no risk)

The free plan is genuinely useful for small operations with 20 or fewer animals. If you're not sure whether software is worth it, start with a free account and decide after you've used it with your actual animals.

Choose Farmbrite if...

You run a diversified farm that combines livestock with crop production, direct-to-consumer sales, or CSA programs. Farmbrite's strength is breadth — it handles crops, animals, inventory, and sales in one platform. If managing a vegetable CSA alongside a small cattle herd, Farmbrite's integrated approach may save you from juggling multiple tools.

Choose AgriWebb if...

You run a commercial-scale cattle or sheep operation focused on grazing management and performance metrics. AgriWebb is built for operations measured in hundreds or thousands of head, where stocking rate optimization, weight gain tracking, and enterprise-level analytics directly impact profitability.

AgriWebb is also a strong choice for operations that need to meet Australian or UK compliance reporting requirements, as the platform was built with those regulatory frameworks in mind.

What We Don't Do (And Why That's Worth Knowing)

In the interest of honesty, here's where Livestock Runner has gaps compared to the other platforms:

• No crop management. If you grow crops, you'll need a separate tool or spreadsheet. Farmbrite handles this; we don't.
• Not built for enterprise scale. If you're managing 5,000 head of cattle across multiple properties, AgriWebb's analytics and scale are better suited to that complexity.
• No native mobile app. Livestock Runner works as a progressive web app in any mobile browser, but we don't have a downloadable app in the App Store or Google Play. AgriWebb offers a native mobile app.

We'd rather be upfront about these limitations than have you discover them after investing time in setup.

Making Your Decision

Here's a practical framework for choosing:

1. List your species. If you raise anything beyond cattle and sheep — especially dogs, poultry, or rabbits — eliminate tools that don't support them.
2. Count your animals. If you're under 20, Livestock Runner's free plan costs nothing. If you're over 1,000, evaluate whether enterprise-level analytics justify higher costs.
3. Consider your full operation. If crops are half your business, a livestock-only tool creates a gap. If livestock is your primary focus, a livestock-first tool will serve you better than a generalist platform.
4. Try before you commit. Most platforms offer trials or free tiers. Use them with your real data before making a decision.

The best livestock software comparison you can do is a hands-on trial with your own animals, your own workflows, and your own data. Feature lists and pricing tables only tell part of the story.

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For more context on what to look for in farm software, check out our guide to the best free farm management software or our beginner's guide to livestock record keeping.