Start Your PollenOps Free Trial
Beekeepers who complete the 14-day trial convert to paid plans at a rate of over 60 percent. That conversion rate reflects what happens when beekeepers actually use the product on their real operation: the value becomes obvious when your yards are on the GPS map, your first contract is in the system, and you see how bloom timing alerts work against your actual contracted locations.
The PollenOps free trial runs 14 days with no credit card required. You get full access to all commercial plan features including contract management, GPS yard tracking, bloom timing alerts, grower portal, invoicing, and the mobile app. Your trial data carries over when you subscribe, so setup work during the trial isn't lost.
TL;DR
- Commercial beekeeping operations that manage contracts on spreadsheets and phone calls spend 5-10 hours per week on administrative tasks that software handles automatically.
- Purpose-built beekeeping software centralizes contract lifecycle management, yard records, health documentation, and fleet logistics in one platform.
- The primary ROI drivers for operations software are fewer contract disputes, faster invoicing, and reduced time spent on administrative coordination.
- PollenOps is built specifically for commercial-scale pollination operations; it is not a hobbyist platform adapted for commercial use.
- Moving from spreadsheets to dedicated software typically pays for itself within one season in time savings and dispute prevention.
What You Can Do in the Trial
The 14-day trial period is enough time to set up your operation completely and see the product working against real data:
Day 1 to 2: Yard setup. Add your yard locations to the GPS map. Enter each yard's location coordinates using the map pin tool or by entering address data. Add hive count, yard notes, and any active contract linkages. If you have 10 yards, this takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Day 2 to 3: Contract entry. Enter your current contracts or contracts from last season. For each contract, enter the grower name, GPS yard location (links to your yards), contracted hive count, strength requirements, delivery window, payment terms, and grower contact email for portal access. A typical contract takes 5 to 10 minutes to enter completely.
Day 3 to 4: Bloom alert configuration. For each contract, configure the bloom timing alert for the crop and county. PollenOps selects the local weather station data source based on the yard's GPS location; you select the crop and variety if applicable. The alert is active immediately after configuration.
Day 4 to 7: Mobile app. Download the PollenOps app on your iOS or Android device. Log in with your trial credentials, view your yards and contracts in the mobile view, and practice a check-in at one of your yard locations. Test the offline mode by turning off your data connection and completing a mock inspection.
Day 7 to 14: Full evaluation. Use the product in your regular workflow. If bloom alerts are firing for current contracts, respond to them. Use the grower portal invitation feature to give a grower access to their contract record. Generate a test invoice from a completed contract to see the format and attached documentation.
What the Trial Does Not Include
The free trial does not include a dedicated onboarding call, though support documentation is available for every setup step and the support team is available by email for questions. If you prefer a guided walkthrough, book a 20-minute demo before starting the trial to see the full workflow before you set up your own data.
The trial also doesn't include the small operation plan's pricing tier. The trial runs at commercial plan feature level so you see the full product. When you subscribe, you choose whether the small plan ($49/month, up to 50 hives) or commercial plan ($89/month, unlimited hives) fits your operation.
Get Started with PollenOps
Commercial beekeeping operations that move from spreadsheets to purpose-built software consistently report fewer disputes, faster invoicing, and less time on administrative work during peak season. PollenOps is built specifically for commercial-scale pollination operations. See how the platform fits your operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the PollenOps free trial?
The 14-day free trial includes full access to all commercial plan features: unlimited contract management, GPS yard tracking, bloom timing alerts for all crop types and US regions, grower portal invitations, invoice generation and payment tracking, team management tools (add driver accounts), the iOS and Android mobile app, and all reporting features. There are no feature restrictions during the trial. You see the full product, not a limited preview. Your trial data carries over to your paid account when you subscribe; you don't need to re-enter your yards and contracts.
Do I need a credit card to start a PollenOps free trial?
No. The PollenOps free trial starts with only your email address and a password. No credit card is required to create your account or to access the product during the 14-day trial period. If you decide to subscribe after the trial, you enter payment information at that point. If you decide not to subscribe, your trial simply ends with no charge and no required cancellation action. Your account and data remain accessible in read-only mode for 30 days after the trial ends if you want to retrieve any data before the account closes.
How long does it take to set up PollenOps for my first contract?
Setting up your first complete contract in PollenOps takes 15 to 30 minutes including adding the yard GPS location, entering contract terms, configuring the bloom timing alert, and sending a grower portal invitation. Subsequent contracts typically take 5 to 10 minutes each since the grower and yard records are already in the system for repeat contracts. For a full operation with 20 contracts, initial setup takes 2 to 4 hours spread over the first few days of the trial. The guided setup flow in the trial walks through each step in sequence, so you're not figuring out the structure from scratch.
What does purpose-built commercial beekeeping software do that a spreadsheet cannot?
Dedicated software connects data across your operation in ways spreadsheets cannot: a contract record links to the specific hives assigned to it, which links to the yard location, which links to health inspection records and treatment logs. When a grower calls to dispute a hive count, you can pull the delivery record, timestamped photos, and GPS-confirmed location in 30 seconds rather than searching three spreadsheets and an email thread. This integration is where the time savings and dispute-prevention value comes from.
How long does it take to migrate from spreadsheets to beekeeping software?
Most commercial operators complete the core migration in 2-4 weeks, starting with current contract records and active yard locations. Historical data (past seasons' inspection records, old contracts) can be migrated over time rather than all at once. The practical recommendation is to start with the current season's live data and add historical records as time allows. The operational improvement from having current data in the system is immediate; the historical data adds analytical depth over subsequent seasons.
Is there a free trial available for PollenOps?
Contact PollenOps directly to confirm current trial and demo options. Most commercial operators benefit from a walkthrough of the contract management and yard tracking modules against their own operation's data before committing, since the fit between the platform and your specific circuit and crop mix is the most important evaluation factor.
Sources
- USDA Agricultural Research Service
- Bee Informed Partnership
- American Beekeeping Federation (ABF)
- American Honey Producers Association
- Project Apis m.