ReproRemind vs CattleMax
CattleMax is a full cattle record system. ReproRemind is a focused breeding workflow and reminder tool. They solve different problems and most ranches benefit from running them side by side.
| Capability | CattleMax | ReproRemind |
|---|---|---|
| Pasture, equipment, and farm financial records | Yes | No |
| Breed-association exports & pedigrees (registered cattle) | Yes | No |
| Cow-calf inventory across a whole ranch | Yes | Just breeding females |
| Breeding day chute capture from the phone | General records | Two-tap, session-based |
| Protocol step reminders (CO-Synch, CIDR, Ovsynch) | Manual calendar | Auto-generated per cow |
| SMS reminders that link to a tomorrow-task list | No | Yes |
| Free vet & repro-expert seats funded by your plan | Unlimited users on the same account | Vet and expert seats free, separate logins |
| Email + SMS alerts when a protocol step is missed | Calendar-only | Yes, idempotent |
| Phone-first capture with retried writes for spotty service | Has mobile app | Browser PWA, retried writes |
| Reproduction reports (sire performance, S/C, 21-day distribution, repeat breeders) | Generic reports | Reproduction-focused |
| Data quality report flagging missing fields before they pollute KPIs | No | Yes |
| Pricing floor (smallest paid plan) | $12–$15/mo for up to 50 head | $6/mo for up to 25 head |
Pick CattleMax if
- You need pasture, equipment, and ranch financials in one system.
- You run registered cattle and need pedigrees, EPDs, breed-association exports.
- Inventory across the whole ranch is the job.
Pick ReproRemind if
- Breeding-day execution and follow-up reminders are your real pain.
- You run AI / synchronisation protocols and miss steps.
- You want your vet or repro consultant on the same schedule.
- You'd rather not pay for ranch features you don't use.
Use both if
- You already have CattleMax for ranch records and just want breeding-day execution to stop falling through the cracks.
- No migration. CattleMax stays your system of record. ReproRemind keeps your repro work on schedule.
- CSV export from ReproRemind any time if you want to reconcile.
Paper remembers what happened. Calendars remember when. ReproRemind reminds you what has to happen next.
Free for small breeders. $6/mo when you grow. 30-day money-back guarantee on every paid plan. Free for vets and repro experts on every plan.