The digital replacement for your paper beekeeping records

Every hive, every inspection, one record.

HiveLog replaces your scattered notebooks and spreadsheets with a purpose-built tracker for inspections, queens, feeding, treatments, harvests, equipment, expenses and sales.

No credit card required · Your data stays yours · Export anytime

apiary/hive-dashboard
14
Active hives
326
Inspections logged
3
Needs attention
Recent inspections
Hive #7 · North Yard
Queen seen · 9 frames of brood · Fed 2:1
2d ago
Hive #3 · Orchard
Mite count 4.2% · Apivar removed
5d ago
Split from #5 · North Yard
Check for eggs · Low stores
1w ago

Everything the paper tracker had — and more

One clean system for every part of running your apiary. Fill in a field and the totals calculate themselves.

Hive Inspections

Log every inspection: weather, temperament, queen status, brood pattern, frames, mites, pests and actions taken.

Queen Records

Track queen marking, color, source, introduction date and temperament. Know which colonies are earning their keep.

Feeding & Treatments

Record syrup ratios, pollen patties and mite treatments. Never miss a removal or re-application date.

Harvest Log

Log honey, wax, propolis and pollen harvests per hive and per season.

Equipment, Expenses & Sales

Track your equipment, spending and honey sales — and see the real profit of your apiary.

Reports & Export

One-page printable records for every module and CSV export so your data is never locked in.

Structured records, not blank rows

Every module uses the fields beekeepers actually fill in the field — the same structure the best-selling hive trackers are built around.

Inspection
  • Date
  • Weather
  • Queen seen
  • Brood pattern
  • Frames of bees
  • Food stores
  • Varroa mites
  • Actions
  • Notes
Queen
  • Marked
  • Color
  • Source
  • Introduced
  • Temperament
  • Active
Feeding
  • Type
  • Ratio
  • Amount
  • Unit
  • Hive
  • Notes
Harvest
  • Product
  • Amount
  • Unit
  • Hive
  • Notes
Expense / Sale
  • Date
  • Category / Product
  • Description
  • Amount

Your records, on paper when you want them

Every module has a clean, printable one-page report — perfect for binder-style record keeping — plus CSV export for Excel and Google Sheets.

Frequently asked questions

The questions beekeepers ask most about tracking their hives and keeping apiary records.

What is hive inspection tracking?

Hive inspection tracking means recording what you see each time you open a hive — queen status, brood pattern, frames of bees, food stores, mite counts and actions taken. HiveLog turns those records into a searchable history for every hive so you can spot problems early and compare colonies season after season.

How do beekeepers keep records?

Beekeepers traditionally keep records on paper hive cards or in notebooks. HiveLog replaces scattered paper logs with structured digital beekeeping records for inspections, queens, feeding, treatments, harvests, equipment, expenses and sales — organized per hive and per apiary.

What should I record during a hive inspection?

At minimum record the date, weather, queen seen and condition, brood pattern, frames of bees, frames of brood and honey, food stores, mite count and level, and any actions or treatments you applied. HiveLog's inspection form follows this exact structure.

Is beekeeping software free?

Yes. HiveLog is free to use for tracking your hives, inspections, queens, feeding, treatments, harvests, expenses and sales. You can also export all your records as CSV files for Excel or print clean paper reports at any time.

Can I export my beekeeping records?

Yes. Every module in HiveLog — inspections, queens, feedings, treatments, harvests, equipment, expenses and sales — can be exported as a CSV file that opens in Excel or Google Sheets. You can also print each module as a clean one-page paper report.

Keep HiveLog free

HiveLog is free to use — no plans, no paywalls. If it saves you time in the apiary, buy us a coffee and help keep the servers humming.

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