Pigeon pedigree software compared

Pigeon Pedigree Pro next to six other programs breeders use: where each runs, what it costs, its free option, photo scanning and pedigree output.

We make Pigeon Pedigree Pro, so read this with that in mind. We’ve tried to be fair: every fact about another product comes from that product’s own website, linked under its card, and was checked on 9 November 2026. Prices and features change. “Not listed” means the vendor’s page doesn’t mention it, not that the product can’t do it. Spotted something wrong or out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.

At a glance

On a phone, swipe the table sideways. Pigeon Pedigree Pro is the highlighted row.

SoftwareRuns onPriceFree optionRead a pedigree from a photoPedigree outputBuy / sell birds
Pigeon Pedigree Pro Web browser + Android app (Google Play); iPhone app not available yet Free plan; Premium $25 per year (৳3,300 a year via bKash in Bangladesh) Yes: 50 pigeons, 4-generation pedigrees, 1 AI scan a month Yes, AI scan of a certificate photo (1 a month free, 10 on Premium, extra scan packs) PDF pedigree certificates, up to 8 generations Yes: marketplace listings and live online auctions with bidding
Compustam Windows PC (7/8/10); cloud version also offered €150 one-time for Windows version 9 (2020 listing, postage extra) Not listed Not listed Unlimited generations stored; prints 4 to 7 generations, with photos Not listed
Pigeon Planner Windows, Linux and macOS desktop Free (open source; donations welcome) Yes, the full program is free Not listed Generated automatically from each pigeon’s parents; view or print Not listed
PigeonDB Any web browser (phone, tablet, computer) Premium $39.99/year; team plans $44.99 to $299.99/year 1-month free trial (no card); some calculators free without an account Yes, AI Pedigree Scanner Printable 4- and 5-generation pedigrees, optional QR code Yes, listings with no fee or commission (no payments or shipping handled)
MyPigeon App iPhone, iPad and Mac (App Store); Android not listed there Free download; $5.99/month, $59.99/year or $129.99 full unlock Free download with in-app purchases Not listed 5-generation pedigree; PDF export, print or share Not listed
pigeonroots Web browser; installable on phone and tablet (German-language site) Profi €59 per 12 months (founder price; €79 from 1 April 2027) or €6.50/month Yes, Basis: up to 60 active pigeons, 4-generation pedigrees Yes, 10 one-time reads on Basis, 100 per 12 months on Profi PDF pedigrees, 4 generations (Basis) or 6 (Profi) Not listed
AviRings Pedigree Web browser (cloud) Premium €45/year, or €350 one-time; optional €99 import help Yes, up to 100 pigeons Not listed Editor with custom colours, logo and templates Not listed

The programs one by one

What each one is good at and who it suits, in the vendor’s own terms.

Pigeon Pedigree Pro

This website

Pedigree records, AI certificate scanning, PDF pedigree certificates, breeding, race results and health records, plus a marketplace and live online auctions, on the web and in the Android app.

  • Free plan: up to 50 pigeons and 4-generation pedigrees
  • Premium: unlimited pigeons, 8-generation pedigrees, 10 AI scans a month and global pigeon search
  • Marketplace and live auctions with bidding, built in
  • Website in 9 languages; the Android app is English only for now; no iPhone app yet
Choose it if you want records, photo scanning and buying/selling in one place, on your phone and computer.
See plans and prices

Compustam

Compuclub (Netherlands)

Long-running Windows program for loft records, with a cloud version. Compuclub says it has over 13,000 users worldwide and offers it in English, German, French, Dutch and Spanish.

  • Deep race-result tools: results at 16 levels, best results added to pedigrees automatically
  • Breeding records for up to 999 pairs a year, nest box cards and pro-forma pedigrees
  • Five languages
Choose it if you want a mature desktop program with very detailed race statistics.
Source: Compuclub — Compustam · checked 9 Nov 2026

Pigeon Planner

Open-source project

Free, open-source desktop program (GPL licence) for Windows, Linux and macOS. Its site says it is "and will always be free", with no limited version.

  • Completely free with no feature limits
  • Installs on your own computer, with easy backup and restore
  • Many community translations; can keep databases for different people
Choose it if you want free software on one computer and don’t need a phone app or online access.
Source: pigeonplanner.com · checked 9 Nov 2026

PigeonDB

PigeonDB

Cloud pedigree software that runs in any web browser. It has an AI pedigree scanner, breeding pair boards with an inbreeding (COI) preview, race analysis and a marketplace with no listing fee.

  • AI scanning of handwritten and printed pedigrees
  • Pairing boards that show inbreeding before you pair
  • Race analysis with flight path, elevation and weather
Choose it if you want a browser-based tool with strong race analysis and team seats.
Sources: PigeonDB · PigeonDB pricing · checked 9 Nov 2026

MyPigeon App

LIGO MEDIA MOBILE SRL-D

App Store app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with a 5-generation pedigree, races, health records and pairings.

  • Rated 4.6 from 260 ratings on the App Store
  • Pairings with predicted laying and hatching dates
  • Health records per bird
Choose it if your loft runs on Apple devices and you want an App Store app.
Source: App Store — MyPigeon App · checked 9 Nov 2026

pigeonroots

pigeonroots (Germany)

German-language web app you can add to your phone’s home screen. A free plan covers 60 active pigeons; the paid plan adds 6-generation pedigrees and more photo pedigree reads.

  • Generous free plan for small lofts
  • Inbreeding coefficient and common ancestors
  • Health deadlines for vaccinations, treatments and withdrawal periods
Choose it if you’re a German-speaking breeder who wants a modern web app.
Source: pigeonroots.de · checked 9 Nov 2026

AviRings Pedigree

AviRings

Cloud pedigree editor with custom templates and logos, a public pedigree database, and import from Columba XT, Compustam and Excel.

  • Imports from Columba XT, Compustam and Excel
  • Public database of racing pigeon pedigrees
  • Free plan covers 100 pigeons
Choose it if you’re moving from Compustam or Columba and care most about pedigree design.
Source: AviRings Pedigree · checked 9 Nov 2026

Paper notebooks and spreadsheets

What many lofts still use

A notebook or an Excel sheet costs nothing and works without any app. The drawbacks are that pedigrees have to be drawn by hand, there’s no backup if the book is lost, and sharing records with a buyer means photocopies.

Choose it if you keep a handful of birds and don’t need printed pedigrees.

Questions breeders ask

Is there free pigeon pedigree software?

Pigeon Planner is completely free and open source for Windows, Linux and macOS. Pigeon Pedigree Pro (up to 50 pigeons), pigeonroots (up to 60 active pigeons) and AviRings Pedigree (up to 100 pigeons) each have a free plan, and PigeonDB has a one-month free trial.

Which pigeon software can read a pedigree from a photo?

Pigeon Pedigree Pro, PigeonDB and pigeonroots can each read a pedigree certificate from a photo and turn it into records. See how scanning works in Pigeon Pedigree Pro.

Which pigeon pedigree software works on a phone?

Pigeon Pedigree Pro has an Android app and works in a phone browser. PigeonDB, pigeonroots and AviRings run in a browser. MyPigeon App is an App Store app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Compustam and Pigeon Planner are desktop programs.

Can I move my records to Pigeon Pedigree Pro?

Premium members can import pigeons from a CSV file, for example one saved from Excel. You can also scan your existing paper pedigrees with the AI scanner. Read the CSV import guide.

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