Head-to-head · Brewery Software
BrewerSync vs Kegshoe
BrewerSync leads on 2 checks, Kegshoe on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBrewerSync · 8.8/10
- Free planonly BrewerSync
- Free trialonly Kegshoe
- Most featuresBrewerSync · 5 of 5
BrewerSync scores higher on our rubric for brewery software: 8.8 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.
BrewerSync offers free plan; Kegshoe doesn't. BrewerSync offers recipe management; Kegshoe doesn't.
BrewerSync is the better fit for small breweries wanting broad features and a free start. Kegshoe is the better fit for breweries managing keg returns and logistics.
- BrewerSync fits best
Small breweries wanting broad features and a free start
- Kegshoe fits best
Breweries managing keg returns and logistics
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Side by side
| Feature | BrewerSync 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Kegshoe 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Brewery Software | #11 in Brewery Software |
| Best for | Small breweries wanting broad features and a free start | Breweries managing keg returns and logistics |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · paid from €45/mo | $40/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Email | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BrewerSync 5/5 · Kegshoe 4/5 | ||
| Recipe management | ✓ (best) | — |
| Production tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Ios | Ios |
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| 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 → |
Kegshoe combines keg tracking, asset management and sales CRM for breweries and other beverage producers. Its central job is to follow kegs through production, storage, sales, delivery and return, while connecting that operational picture… 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
Kegshoe — where it wins
- Tracks kegs across production, storage, sales, delivery and return
- QR/barcode scanning, inventory reports and mobile apps
- Ekos syncing plus optional real-time keg sensor data
Where it doesn't
- Recipe management is not included
- The published starting price is $40 per month
- The focus is keg logistics rather than full brewery operations
- BrewerSync8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from €45/mo
BrewerSync combines production, orders, inventory and deliveries, with a free starting tier.
Visit BrewerSyncFull verdict → - Kegshoe7.1/10 · From $40/mo · 30-day trial
A focused keg-tracking system with CRM, sensors and Ekos syncing.
Visit KegshoeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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