Breweries · Updated 2026-08-24
The best brewery management software in 2026
Running a brewery means tracking a batch from the mash tun to a taproom pour or a distributor invoice, with federal and state excise reporting due whether the beer sold or not. Spreadsheets and disconnected POS and accounting tools break down fast once you are juggling recipes, real ingredient inventory and multi-channel sales at the same time. We compared the platforms breweries actually run production and compliance on — no paid placements, and pricing flagged as indicative or quote-based wherever the vendor does not publish it.
The picks at a glance
| Software | Best for | Indicative pricing |
|---|
| Ekos | Established or growing breweries wanting the most widely adopted all-in-one | quote-based |
| Ollie | Breweries that want predictable flat-rate pricing with no surprises as they grow | from ~$199/month |
| Breww | Small-to-mid breweries wanting output-based pricing and unlimited users | from ~$34.99/month |
| Beer30 | Small and independent breweries wanting an affordable entry tier with room to scale | tiered plans (Beer30 Lite from ~$30/month) |
| BrewLedger | Small breweries wanting mobile-first, flat-rate ERP power without enterprise pricing | from ~$49.99/month |
| OrchestratedBEER | Larger or fast-growing breweries wanting full ERP-level financial and production control | quote-based |
Pricing is indicative, checked at the date above — plans change; always confirm with the vendor. We have no paid relationship with any editor listed here.
The contenders, in detail
1. Ekos
Pricing : quote-based
Established or growing breweries wanting the most widely adopted all-in-one
Ekos is the best-established brewery management platform, used by more than 18,000 craft beverage makers to run production, inventory, sales and accounting from one system. Built-in reports are aimed squarely at keeping TTB compliance painless.
Strengths
- +Huge installed base — easy to find staff and consultants who already know it
- +TTB compliance reporting built into day-to-day production tracking
- +Wide range of POS and accounting integrations
Watch out for
- −Pricing only available after a sales quote
- −Acquired by Next Glass in October 2025 — worth asking about roadmap continuity
2. Ollie
Pricing : from ~$199/month
Breweries that want predictable flat-rate pricing with no surprises as they grow
Ollie (Ollie Ops for production, Ollie Order for B2B ordering and CRM) is built by brewers for brewers, with a flat monthly rate, no hidden fees and a published 4-year price-lock guarantee — an unusually transparent pricing model for this category.
Strengths
- +Flat, published starting price with a 4-year price-lock guarantee
- +Combines production management with B2B order management and CRM
- +Designed specifically around brewery workflows, not adapted from generic ERP
Watch out for
- −Same parent company (Next Glass) as Ekos since the 2025 acquisition — check for overlap
- −Smaller installed base than Ekos or OrchestratedBEER
3. Breww
Pricing : from ~$34.99/month
Small-to-mid breweries wanting output-based pricing and unlimited users
Breww is a cloud platform covering production, recipe development, packaging and sales, with a mobile app for cellar readings and a built-in B2B trade store. Pricing is tied to beer output rather than headcount, with unlimited user accounts included.
Strengths
- +Published, transparent pricing tied to production volume, not per-user fees
- +Unlimited user accounts included at every tier
- +30-day free trial with no setup fee
Watch out for
- −Smaller, newer vendor than Ekos or OrchestratedBEER
- −UK-headquartered — support hours and community skew toward UK/EU time zones
4. Beer30
Pricing : tiered plans (Beer30 Lite from ~$30/month)
Small and independent breweries wanting an affordable entry tier with room to scale
Beer30, by The 5th Ingredient, analyzes 300+ production data points to help breweries brew more consistently, covering production, inventory, compliance and accounting. Its Beer30 Lite tier specifically targets small and independent breweries.
Strengths
- +Dedicated low-cost entry tier (Beer30 Lite) built for very small breweries
- +Deep production data — 300+ tracked points — aimed at batch consistency
- +Compliance and ERP-style reporting included, not a bolt-on
Watch out for
- −Full-platform pricing above the Lite tier is not published
- −Smaller company than the category’s established players
5. BrewLedger
Pricing : from ~$49.99/month
Small breweries wanting mobile-first, flat-rate ERP power without enterprise pricing
BrewLedger is a mobile-first operations platform for production, inventory, compliance and taproom management, syncing everything to a desktop console for reporting. It positions itself as full ERP power at a flat, affordable monthly rate.
Strengths
- +Transparent flat monthly price, no per-user tiers to navigate
- +Mobile-first design meant to be used from the cellar floor
- +Covers production through taproom sales in one app
Watch out for
- −Newer entrant with a shorter track record than established players
- −Fewer third-party integrations than category incumbents
6. OrchestratedBEER
Pricing : quote-based
Larger or fast-growing breweries wanting full ERP-level financial and production control
OrchestratedBEER, from Orchestra Software (founded 2008), is an ERP-level platform running everything from back-office accounting to iPads on the production floor. It targets craft beverage makers that have outgrown lighter, production-only tools.
Strengths
- +True ERP depth spanning accounting to shop-floor production
- +Long track record — the vendor has been in the category since 2008
- +Scales to large and multi-site operations
Watch out for
- −Quote-based pricing that can run well into four figures monthly at scale
- −Likely overkill and costly for a small, taproom-only brewery
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How to choose
01TTB compliance and excise reporting
Federal and state filings are mandatory whether or not the beer has sold. Check that the software auto-generates the actual reports you need, not just raw numbers you still have to transcribe.
02Production tracking tied to real inventory
Batch costing needs to actually deduct ingredient inventory, not just log a recipe on paper. Confirm that starting a brew visibly draws down the matching hops and malt stock.
03Distribution vs taproom-first design
Some tools are built around three-tier distributor order management, others around direct taproom and retail sales. Match the platform to your actual sales mix rather than its marketing focus.
04Pricing model: per-user, per-barrel or flat rate
Pricing varies widely here — quote-based for Ekos and OrchestratedBEER, a flat rate for Ollie or BrewLedger, output-based for Breww. Model your cost at twice your current volume before committing.
Frequently asked questions
Are Ekos and Ollie really competitors, or the same company now?
Next Glass acquired Ekos in October 2025 and already owned Ollie, so both now sit under the same parent company. They are still sold and supported as separate products today — Next Glass froze pricing for existing Ekos customers — but ask each sales team directly whether the roadmap and support teams will stay fully independent long-term.
Does any of this software handle TTB and state excise filing for me?
All six track the production and removal data those filings need, but “handles TTB compliance” means automated report generation, not automatic filing. Confirm during the demo which forms each tool actually produces versus which numbers you will still transcribe by hand.
What is the cheapest way to start if I am a very small or nanobrewery?
Beer30 Lite (~$30/month) and Breww (~$35/month, priced by output rather than headcount) are built for the smallest breweries; BrewLedger’s flat ~$50/month is close behind. Ekos, Ollie and OrchestratedBEER fit better once you are distributing at real volume or running multiple sites — their pricing and depth reflect that.