Checked October 2026
Bird breeding software compared, side by side
We make BirdTracks, so read this knowing that. To keep it fair, every fact below comes from the vendor’s own website or app-store page, checked on 3 October 2026, with the source linked. Where a vendor’s site does not say, the table says “Not stated” rather than guessing. Products whose sites we could not confirm as active are left out.
| Tool | Platforms | Price | Pedigree | Inbreeding (COI) | Clutch / eggs | On a phone | Import |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BirdTracks | Web app; installs to iPhone/Android home screen (no store app) | 30-day trial, then $12.99–$49.99/mo (from $99/yr) | Yes, 4 generations + certificate (Breeder plan) | Yes (Breeder plan) | Yes, egg by egg; hatch-reminder email | Yes, browser / home-screen; needs a signal | Yes, .xlsx / .xls |
| Birds Evolution | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, plus web | Free (100 birds, 5 pairs); paid €1–€3.29/mo by number of pairs | Yes, printable | Yes, with common ancestors | Yes, egg by egg | Yes, works offline | Not stated |
| AviLedger | iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows, web | 14-day trial, then US$2.99/mo or $29.99/yr | Yes, with bird passports | Yes | Yes, egg numbers & incubators | Yes, offline use | Yes, .xlsx / .xlsm |
| FarmKeep | iOS, Android (general farm app, has an aviary mode) | Free (3 breeding groups); Premium US$9.99/mo or $95.99/yr | Lineage tracking | Not stated | Yes, fertility, incubation, hatch rate | Yes, native apps | Not stated |
| ZooEasy | Web; “Windows, tablets and smartphones” (multi-species) | 30-day trial, then from €6.30/mo (€5.04/mo yearly) | Yes, 3–5 generations | Yes, plus kinship % | Not stated | Yes, browser | Yes, Excel |
| BirdFlow | iPhone, Mac (App Store); Google Play linked by vendor | Free app; Pro US$4.99/mo or $49.99/yr | Yes | Not stated | Yes, incubation calendar with reminders | Yes, native app | Not stated (PDF export) |
| AviManage | Windows only (XP to 11) | US$24.95 one-time (trial limited to 25 birds) | Relatives view: parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins | Not stated | Yes, laying to fledging | No | Not stated |
| Spreadsheet (Excel / Google Sheets) | Anywhere Excel or Sheets runs | Free with Google Sheets | Manual, by lookups | Manual only | Manual | Yes, but cramped on a phone | n/a |
Prices as listed by each vendor on 3 October 2026, before tax; non-US prices vary by region. “Not stated” means the vendor’s site does not mention it — the feature may still exist. Spot an error? Email info@birdtracks.io and we will correct it.
Where BirdTracks is weaker
- It costs more. Pedigree charts and COI are on the Breeder plan at $24.99/month ($249/year). FarmKeep Premium is $9.99, BirdFlow Pro $4.99, AviLedger $2.99 and Birds Evolution tops out at €3.29 a month.
- The free tier is small. You get a 30-day trial with every feature, but after it the free plan holds only a handful of birds. Birds Evolution’s free tier covers up to 100 birds.
- No offline mode and no store app. BirdTracks is a web app you add to the home screen, and it needs a signal to save.
- One login per account. Multi-user access is not available yet; ZooEasy and FarmKeep sell plans for several people.
Which one fits you
You want the lowest price or a free tier
Birds Evolution (free up to 100 birds), FarmKeep (free for 3 breeding groups) and AviLedger ($2.99/mo) all cost less than BirdTracks.
Your bird room has no signal
Birds Evolution and AviLedger both state offline use. BirdTracks needs a connection to save.
You only use a Windows PC and want to pay once
AviManage is a one-time purchase for Windows.
You keep poultry, goats or other stock too
FarmKeep covers many farm species in one app.
You run a club or a multi-species pedigree register
ZooEasy is built around multi-user pedigree registers, with plans for several admins.
You want web, phone and spreadsheet import with egg-level clutch records and COI
That is the combination BirdTracks is built for — plus cage QR labels and a genetics calculator.
Before you move a flock into any tool, put three questions to the vendor: can I import my current spreadsheet, can I export everything back out, and does the pedigree follow a chick automatically from its clutch? If you are still deciding whether to leave a spreadsheet at all, our breeding spreadsheet guide and record-keeping checklist are tool-neutral. For pedigrees specifically, see bird pedigree software or make one now with the free pedigree chart maker.
Head-to-head pages: vs FarmKeep · vs ZooEasy · vs Birds Evolution. On the phone question, see how the BirdTracks app works on a phone.
Questions
- What is the best bird breeding software?
- It depends on your setup. On price, Birds Evolution and FarmKeep have free tiers and AviLedger is $2.99 a month. For offline use, Birds Evolution and AviLedger. For a one-time Windows purchase, AviManage. BirdTracks fits breeders who want the same records on phone and computer, spreadsheet import and COI, and are fine paying more for it.
- Which bird breeding programs calculate inbreeding (COI)?
- On their own websites, as of October 2026: Birds Evolution, AviLedger, ZooEasy and BirdTracks. FarmKeep, BirdFlow and AviManage did not state a COI calculation.
- Can I move my records out of a spreadsheet?
- AviLedger (.xlsx/.xlsm), ZooEasy (Excel) and BirdTracks (.xlsx/.xls) state spreadsheet import. The others did not say on their sites, so ask the vendor before you commit.
Sources (checked 3 October 2026)
- BirdTracks: birdtracks.io pricing
- Birds Evolution: birdsevolutionpro.com/en/subscription, features
- AviLedger: aviledger.com/pricing
- FarmKeep: farmkeep.com/pricing, aviary page
- ZooEasy: zooeasy.com/pricing, features
- BirdFlow: ermabilisim.com/en/birdflow, App Store
- AviManage: aviculturehub.com.au/avimanage
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