BrewerSync vs FermentIQ

BrewerSync8.8Visit FermentIQ8.6Visit

Higher score BrewerSync #2 in Brewery Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit BrewerSync

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FermentIQ #3 in Brewery Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit FermentIQ

• BrewerSync fits best

  Small breweries wanting broad features and a free start

• FermentIQ fits best

  Breweries prioritizing compliance and quality controls

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Side by side

Feature	BrewerSync 8.8/10 Visit ↗	FermentIQ 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Brewery Software	#3 in Brewery Software
Best for	Small breweries wanting broad features and a free start	Breweries prioritizing compliance and quality controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	€45/mo	$330/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Support	Community, Email	Email
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR
Integrations	1 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BrewerSync 5/5 · FermentIQ 5/5
Recipe management	✓	✓
Production tracking	✓	✓
Inventory tracking	✓	✓
Compliance tools	✓	✓
Sales management	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile access	Ios	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Plans brewing schedules, recipes, tank allocation and batch quality checks Tracks inventory across warehouses, plus keg serial numbers and return dates Branded B2B portal, delivery routes and excise reports for supported markets	Automated TTB and international compliance reporting Lot traceability, reorder alerts, and lab trend analysis Recipe costing, sales CRM, and delivery route optimization
Cons	Excise reporting is limited to supported markets Moneybird is the only listed integration Large plan requires custom setup and pricing on request	No free plan is available Homebrewing excludes quality control and TTB compliance features Support is provided through email only
Our verdict	BrewerSync brings brewery operations into a browser-based platform, with iOS access for mobile workflows. It is aimed at craft breweries managing production alongside customer orders, inventory, kegs and deliveries. Brewing schedules… Read the review →	FermentIQ is brewery and craft beverage production software for homebrewers, craft breweries, microbreweries, and larger operations. It brings together batch and fermentation tracking, inventory, recipes, quality control, compliance… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BrewerSync — where it wins

  • Plans brewing schedules, recipes, tank allocation and batch quality checks
  • Tracks inventory across warehouses, plus keg serial numbers and return dates
  • Branded B2B portal, delivery routes and excise reports for supported markets

  Where it doesn't

  • Excise reporting is limited to supported markets
  • Moneybird is the only listed integration
  • Large plan requires custom setup and pricing on request

• FermentIQ — where it wins

  • Automated TTB and international compliance reporting
  • Lot traceability, reorder alerts, and lab trend analysis
  • Recipe costing, sales CRM, and delivery route optimization

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Homebrewing excludes quality control and TTB compliance features
  • Support is provided through email only

• BrewerSync8.8/10 · Free plan

  BrewerSync combines production, orders, inventory and deliveries, with a free starting tier.

  Visit BrewerSyncFull verdict →
• FermentIQ8.6/10 · 30-day trial

  FermentIQ combines brewery operations, quality controls, compliance reporting, and sales workflows.

  Visit FermentIQFull verdict →