For real beekeepers

Keep your hive records, tasks and costs together – without complicated software.

HiveTag is a simple web app for hobby and small-scale beekeepers. Record inspections, keep track of what each hive needs and see where your beekeeping money is going.

Runs in your browser on phone, tablet or desktop – nothing to install, just log in and go, whether you keep bees in Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan or elsewhere in the UK.

Start on the Free plan. Upgrade later if you need more space for hives, apiaries or records.

Built around the way you actually work in the apiary

HiveTag focuses on a few things done well – not endless menus and settings. It’s designed to sit alongside your hive tool and smoker, not replace them.

Beehive inspection representing hive record keeping

Stay organised at each hive

Log inspections with notes on brood, stores, queen status, temperament and actions taken. Quickly see when you last visited each hive so you don’t miss important follow-ups.

Apiary scene representing hive and apiary overview

Know what needs doing – and where

Link tasks and to-dos to apiaries and hives. From feeding and treatments to equipment changes, HiveTag keeps a clear list of what needs doing and where.

Honeybees inside a hive representing beekeeping records

Keep on top of costs

Track inventory items, expenses and sales so you can see what your beekeeping is really costing – or earning. Helpful whether you sell a few jars to friends or run a small sideline.

How HiveTag fits into your season

The app is designed to be simple enough that you’ll actually use it after a long afternoon in the bees.

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Create your account on the Free plan. Add your name and email, log in from any device and you’re ready to go.
2
Add your apiaries and hives. Give each colony a clear home in the app so you can see which hive is where and what’s in it.
3
Record inspections and jobs as you go. Log checks, feeding, treatments and observations while you’re at the hive – or when you get back indoors.
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Track inventory, sales and expenses. Keep an eye on where your money is going – from jars and foundation to honey sales.

Free plan first. Premium when you’re ready.

HiveTag is designed so you can start small and grow into more features when you need them – no pressure to upgrade.

Free Plan

£0 per month

Perfect for a single apiary and a handful of hives.

  • Basic apiary and hive records
  • Core inspection notes and logbook
  • Simple task lists so nothing gets missed
  • Lightweight inventory, sales and expense tracking
Most room to grow

Premium Plan

Paid upgrade

Better if you’re running several apiaries or growing hive numbers.

  • More space for apiaries and hives
  • Extra headroom for inspections and logbook entries
  • Task lists that scale with more colonies and helpers
  • Full use of inventory, sales and expense tools
  • Access to upcoming Premium-only features

You can stay on the Free plan for as long as you like. If your beekeeping grows and you want more headroom, you can upgrade securely through Stripe from inside the app.

Built by a beekeeper in South Wales

HiveTag comes from the same place as the main BeezKnees website – a hobby beekeeper in South Wales who wanted clearer records and less guesswork from one season to the next, especially around Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Whether you’re running a single hive at the end of the garden or starting a small out-apiary, HiveTag is there to support your decision making, not replace it. The real work is still done by you – and the bees.

Want to know more about BeezKnees and the thinking behind the site? Read the About page.