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ApiaryPilot vs HiveTracks
HiveTracks is a well-known web-based hive record platform with a long history and a strong focus on inspections and data for beekeeping organisations. ApiaryPilot covers the same record keeping and extends it into harvest traceability, labelling, AI insights and built-in training.
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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.
If you are choosing between the two, the practical question is how far past the inspection record you need to go. Both handle apiaries, hives and inspections well. ApiaryPilot adds the production side — batches, moisture, QR labels and traceability certificates — plus AI summaries and an included academy.
Side by side
| ApiaryPilot | HiveTracks | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Browser-based on phone, tablet and desktop, with offline inspections | Browser-based with mobile support |
| Inspections | Guided structured forms, photos, auto summaries, follow-up tasks | Structured inspection records |
| Varroa tracking | Mites per 100 bees, season trends, 3% threshold alerts, full treatment history | Mite counts and treatments can be recorded |
| Harvest traceability | Harvest per hive, batches, moisture threshold checks, QR batch certificates | Harvest recording; traceability is not the main focus |
| Reports | Branded PDF reports with charts, plus data export on every plan | Reporting and export available |
| AI | AI report summaries, hive advisor, task suggestions, photo analysis | Not a core focus |
| Teams | Organisations with roles, 5 users on Team, unlimited on Commercial | Supports multiple users and groups |
| Learning | ApiaryPilot Academy with 19 courses, quizzes and verifiable certificates, included | Educational resources and partnerships |
| Pricing | €9, €19 or €59 per month, 20% off yearly, 7-day free trial | See the HiveTracks website for current pricing |
Choose ApiaryPilot if…
- You sell honey and want jar-level traceability without a separate system
- You want AI summaries and questions answered from your own hive data
- You want structured beekeeping training included for your team
- You prefer euro pricing and EU data storage
Choose HiveTracks if…
- You already work inside a HiveTracks-based programme or association
- You need only inspection records and are happy with your current workflow
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does ApiaryPilot work offline like a field app?
Yes. Inspections and Academy lessons work without signal and sync as soon as your phone reconnects, which matters at out-apiaries with poor coverage.
Can I import my existing hive data?
Yes, from a spreadsheet export. Email info@apiarypilot.com with a sample of your export and support will help map it into apiaries, hives and inspections.
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