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ApiaryPilot vs BeePlus
BeePlus is a mobile-first hive management app aimed at keeping quick colony records in the field. ApiaryPilot is a full apiary management platform: the same field speed, plus health trends, harvest traceability, reporting, team roles and AI insights.
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Beekeeping apps change often. The comparison below describes what each product is designed around rather than a snapshot of every feature or price — always check the vendor's own website for the current details before you decide.
Mobile-first apps win on speed at the hive. Where they usually stop is the season-long view: comparing colonies, proving what was treated and when, and producing something you can hand to a buyer or an inspector. That is the gap ApiaryPilot is built to close.
Side by side
| ApiaryPilot | BeePlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Browser-based on phone, tablet and desktop; offline inspections | Mobile-first app |
| Speed at the hive | Guided form, roughly 30–60 seconds per routine colony | Quick note-style entries |
| Varroa tracking | Counts converted to mites per 100 bees, trends and threshold alerts | Treatment and count notes |
| Harvest traceability | Batches, moisture checks, QR jar labels, traceability certificates | Harvest records |
| Reporting | Branded PDF reports, exports and analytics dashboard | Basic summaries and export |
| AI | Summaries, hive advisor, task suggestions, photo analysis | Not a core focus |
| Teams | Role-based shared organisations | Mainly single-beekeeper use |
| Pricing | €9, €19 or €59 per month, 7-day free trial, no credit card | See the BeePlus website for current pricing |
Choose ApiaryPilot if…
- Your operation has outgrown quick notes and needs reportable history
- You want varroa trends and treatment evidence per colony
- You sell honey and need traceable batches and labels
- You work with others and need shared records with roles
Choose BeePlus if…
- You keep a couple of hives and want the lightest possible note app
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is ApiaryPilot overkill for a hobbyist?
Not necessarily. The Starter plan at €9 per month covers 2 apiaries and 25 hives, and a routine inspection takes under a minute. Most hobbyists use inspections, varroa tracking and harvest records and ignore the rest until they need it.
Do I need to install an app?
No. ApiaryPilot runs in your phone's browser and can be added to your home screen, so there is nothing to install or update from an app store.
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Seven days free, no credit card. Add a hive, record an inspection and decide with your own data.