BeerSmith is a powerful desktop app. Brewgenix is what brewing software looks like today - cloud-native, team-ready, accessible from any browser or device, and free to start. No installation. No one-time purchase fee.
BeerSmith was built for a single computer. Brewgenix is built for the brewery - your whole team, any device, anywhere.
Open a browser, log in, and start brewing. No downloads, no licensing, no version mismatches between your laptop and a teammate's machine - just your brewery data, always accessible.
Invite your whole crew, assign roles, and give everyone the access they need. BeerSmith is tied to a single machine - Brewgenix puts the whole team on the same page in real time.
Track every grain, hop, and yeast packet in your cellar. Set low-stock alerts and know exactly what you need to order before brew day - something BeerSmith doesn't offer.
Fill kegs, assign them to taps, and track volume on pour. Know what's pouring and when to brew the next batch - built natively into Brewgenix.
See efficiency trends, yield over time, and how your recipes perform across batches. Understand your brewery from a bird's-eye view, not just a single brew session.
We ship new features constantly. AI recipe suggestions, mobile app, sensor integrations, and compliance reporting are all in active development - with no upgrade fees.
A side-by-side feature comparison.
| Feature | BrewgenixFree to start | BeerSmith |
|---|---|---|
| Recipe Builder | Full editor with ABV, IBU, SRM | Very detailed, plugin-based |
| Water Chemistry Calculator | Built-in with mineral targets | |
| Equipment Profiles | Multi-vessel with loss calculations | |
| Fermentation Tracking | Gravity, temp & timeline charts | Basic logging |
| Cloud-Based (No Install) | Browser-native, always up to date | Desktop install required |
| Free Plan | No credit card required | One-time purchase required |
| Team Collaboration | Roles, permissions, shared workspace | Single user, local only |
| Inventory Management | Full stock tracking & alerts | Not available |
| Keg & Tap Tracking | Fill, assign taps, track volume | |
| Brewing Analytics | Efficiency, yield, trends | |
| Mobile Access | Responsive web, app in development | Desktop only |
| Multi-Brewery Support | Separate brewery accounts |
Comparison based on publicly available feature information as of March 2026. Features subject to change.
Moving from BeerSmith to Brewgenix is simpler than you think
Sign up at Brewgenix - no credit card required. Your account is ready immediately. No installer, no activation key.
Use the Recipe Import tool inside Brewgenix. Your recipes - ingredients, hop schedules, notes, and all - are pulled in automatically.
Create your equipment profile so volume and gravity calculations are accurate from day one. Add your opening ingredient stock so inventory tracking starts immediately.
Add your brewers, assign roles, and give each person the right level of access. Everyone can log updates and check batches from any browser or device.
You're done. Log your next brew day in Brewgenix and start building your batch history. Your entire brewing operation, in one place.
No installation, no one-time fee, no single machine lock-in. Import your recipes, invite your team, and start brewing better - in your browser, right now.