farmOS

Spec sheet

Purpose

farmOS is a web-based application for farm management, planning, and record keeping.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

API

An HTTP API enables other applications and systems to read and write records and follows JSON:API conventions.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Access and privacy

It supports multiple simultaneous users through a browser, and records are private by default behind username and password login.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Audience and mission

It is developed by a community for a standard platform for agricultural data collection and management.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Client libraries

The API documentation lists JavaScript and Python client libraries.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Deployment limits

Packaged releases require users to manage server requirements, make community add-ons more difficult, and receive no support from farmOS maintainers.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Hosting options

Users can host farmOS themselves or use subscription hosting; the official page identifies Farmier as a hosted-service provider.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Open source

The software is licensed under the GNU General Public License, and its code is available on GitHub.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Record model

Assets represent managed things such as land, plants, animals, equipment, and structures; logs record events related to assets.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Records and mapping

Dashboard features include a farm map, task summaries, and farm metrics; its records include assets, logs, and quantities.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Support and community

The project directs users to its community forum, chat, and community calls.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Underlying platform

farmOS is built on Drupal and described as modular and extensible.Read 14 Nov 2026 · farmos.org

Plans and prices

Every farmOS plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Agriculture and Farm Management Software#4 of 167.4
• Agriculture software#5 of 97.3