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Hive-Pal

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Mobile-first beekeeping management app for tracking hives, inspections, queen records, and equipment with streamlined data entry optimized for field use

VG SCORE
8.5
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Product Details

PricingOpen Source
Learning CurveEasy
Integrations5 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Truly mobile-first design is practical for real-world field use.
  • Completely free with no subscription fees or tiers.
  • Excellent mobile UX designed for real-world field conditions.

WEAKNESSES

  • −Lacks advanced features like honey yield forecasting or integrated weather data.
  • −No web or desktop version limits data review and analysis to a small screen.

KEY FEATURES

Streamlined Inspections

Log hive checks with forms optimized for mobile use outdoors.

Queen Records

Keep detailed histories for each queen, including lineage and performance.

Equipment Management

Catalog and manage beekeeping equipment like boxes, frames, and feeders.

Hive Tracking

Monitor individual hive locations, conditions, and history.

WHO IS Hive-Pal BEST FOR?

Beekeeping educators and clubs

Useful for instructors and associations to standardize record-keeping practices and share management techniques with members using an open-source, accessible platform.

Small-scale beekeepers

Best for hobbyists and small apiaries needing a simple, mobile-optimized tool to log hive inspections and health data directly in the field.

INTEGRATIONS

Data export toolsMapping servicesWeather APIsCalendar appsGoogle Sheets

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
EASY — UP IN MINUTES

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DOSSIER

LAST VERIFIED MAR 23, 2026
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Open SourceProject Management

ALTERNATIVES

Billable for macOS7.5/10MindStash7.5/10YourToolsKit7.5/10ReportCast8.0/10Shift Calendar & Paycheck7.5/10
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INTEGRATIONS

Data export toolsMapping servicesWeather APIsCalendar appsGoogle Sheets

PRICING MODEL

open source

BEST FOR

Beekeeping educators and clubs Small-scale beekeepers

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY

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