farmOS
Self-HostedOpen-source farm management & resource planning platform
Overview
farmOS is an open-source, self-hosted platform for farm management and resource planning. It enables tracking of crops, livestock, equipment, tasks, and environmental data (soil, weather, IoT sensor inputs). Built on Drupal, it supports custom modules, API integrations, and data export. Deployment options include Docker containers, traditional web server setups (Apache/Nginx, PHP, PostgreSQL), or managed hosting services, making it adaptable for small family farms to large agricultural operations.
Self-Hosting Resources
Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml.
⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.
version: '3'
services:
farmos:
image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
container_name: farmos
ports:
- "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
volumes:
- ./data:/app/data
restart: unless-stopped Key Features
- Crop & livestock inventory tracking
- Task scheduling & resource allocation
- Environmental data logging (soil, weather, IoT)
- API access for custom integrations
- Extensible via Drupal modules
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is farmOS hard to install?
Installation difficulty varies—Docker images provide a quick, low-technical setup option. For traditional deployments, you’ll need a web server (Apache/Nginx), PHP, and PostgreSQL. Managed hosting services are also available if you prefer to avoid server management entirely.
? Is it a good alternative to FarmLogs?
Yes—farmOS offers core farm management features like crop tracking, task scheduling, and data logging, but with full data control (self-hosted) and no recurring costs. While it lacks some of FarmLogs’ proprietary analytics, its open API allows custom integrations to fill gaps.
? Is it completely free?
farmOS is 100% free and open-source under the GPLv2 license. You can use, modify, and distribute it without subscription fees. Self-hosting may involve server costs, and managed hosting options have their own fees, but the software itself is free.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Full data ownership (self-hosted)
- ⊕ No subscription fees
- ⊕ Customizable with modules
- ⊕ Community-driven development
Cons
- ⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for self-hosting (unless using Docker)
- ⊖ Drupal expertise helpful for advanced customization
- ⊖ Limited pre-built analytics compared to proprietary tools