BeerSmith 3 costs approximately ~$27.95 upfront with no free plan. Brewgenix is free to start - cloud-based, no installation, with inventory management, keg tracking, and team collaboration built in.
Desktop software vs cloud platform
Included
Not included
Included
Not included
Included
Not included
Included
BeerSmith pricing is approximate, based on publicly available information as of March 2026. Prices subject to change. Brewgenix pricing as of March 2026.
To start using Brewgenix
$0
No upfront cost, no download, no installation
Annual plan (all core features)
$24
vs ~$27.95 one-time for a desktop-only tool
Updates & new features
Free
Always included - no paid version upgrades
Brewgenix also gives you inventory management, keg & tap tracking, team collaboration, and brewing analytics - features BeerSmith doesn't offer, all in a browser with no installation required.
Brewgenix Homebrewer ($24/yr) vs BeerSmith 3 (~$27.95 one-time)
| Feature | Brewgenix$24/year | BeerSmith 3~$27.95 one-time |
|---|---|---|
| Recipe formulation | Very detailed, plugin-based | |
| Water chemistry calculator | ||
| Equipment profiles | ||
| Free plan / free trial | Always free tier | Purchase required |
| Cloud-based (no install) | Works in any browser | Desktop install only |
| Mobile access | Responsive, app coming | Desktop only |
| Inventory management | Full tracking & alerts | Not available |
| Keg & tap tracking | All plans | Not available |
| Brewing analytics | Efficiency, yield, trends | Not available |
| Team collaboration | Pro plan | Single user only |
| Always up to date | Updates included | Paid upgrades for new versions |
Open a browser and start brewing. No download, no purchase required. Import your BeerSmith recipes on day one.