Honest comparison
MyHorseBase vs BarnManager
BarnManager is a well-established US barn management app. MyHorseBase is a newer, EU-built alternative with a free plan, EUR pricing and 10 languages. Here's a fact-based comparison so you can choose the right one — all competitor claims sourced from their public pricing page.
- Facts only, sourced
- Free plan, no card
- Updated 2026
Who should pick which?
Pick BarnManager if you're a US-based barn already invoicing in USD, deeply tied to QuickBooks, and you don't need a breeding module or multiple languages — they have years of polish and a loyal community. Pick MyHorseBase if you're in Europe (or want to run your books in one of 11 workspace currencies), want a permanent free tier instead of just a trial, run any kind of breeding operation, or need the app in a language other than English. Neither is universally better — they target slightly different audiences. We've linked our claims directly to BarnManager's pricing page so you can verify everything yourself.
Features
Where BarnManager shines
Established product since 2015, strong US following, mature mobile apps, unlimited horses on all paid plans, QuickBooks integration on Pro.
Where MyHorseBase shines
Free plan up to 3 horses (BarnManager is trial-only), 11 workspace currencies, 10 languages, EU-hosted (Ireland), GDPR-aligned, and a breeding module included on Pro (not listed in BarnManager's public feature list as of September 2026).
Pricing transparency
BarnManager: $40/month Essentials, $70/month Pro (source: barnmanager.com/pricing). MyHorseBase: €0 free, Pro €9 Early Access (regular €15), €39 Business — see our pricing page.
Trial vs free plan
BarnManager offers a 14- or 30-day trial only. MyHorseBase offers a 14-day full-feature trial AND a permanent free plan for up to 3 horses.
Invoicing
BarnManager invoicing is in the Pro tier ($70/mo). MyHorseBase invoicing is in Pro (€9/mo Early Access, regular €15/mo) — covers the same monthly recurring billing use case at lower cost in EUR.
Breeding records
As of September 2026, BarnManager's public feature list does not mention a dedicated breeding module. MyHorseBase includes mare cycles, ultrasounds and foaling in Pro.
Side-by-side (sourced from public pricing pages)
| Starting price | €0 (free plan) | $40/mo (trial only) |
|---|---|---|
| Pro tier | €9/month Early Access (regular €15) | $70/month |
| Free plan (not trial) | Yes, up to 3 horses | No — trial only |
| Breeding module | Included in Pro | Not listed in plans |
| Languages | 10 | English |
| Currency | 11 currencies, per workspace | USD |
| Data residency | EU-hosted, GDPR | US-hosted |
FAQ
Is this comparison fair?
We only list facts from BarnManager's public pricing page (barnmanager.com/pricing, retrieved 2026). We don't compare features we can't verify. If something is wrong, email us and we'll correct it immediately.
Is BarnManager bad?
No. It's a mature, well-loved product — particularly in the US show barn world. We just serve a different audience: European stables, breeders and anyone who wants a free tier or non-English UI.
Can I migrate from BarnManager?
Yes. Export your data from BarnManager as CSV and import into MyHorseBase. Contact support and we'll help with the mapping.
Is your free plan really free?
Yes — up to 3 horses, with health, tasks and basic features, no card required, no time limit.
Do you take new pricing changes from BarnManager into account?
We refresh this page periodically. The pricing shown here was verified against barnmanager.com/pricing at publication time.
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All claims about BarnManager are sourced from barnmanager.com/pricing. BarnManager is a trademark of its respective owner; this page is for comparative informational purposes only.
