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    Hypha vs MycoFile

    Hypha and MycoFile are both phone apps that track mushroom grows from culture to harvest, each with a free plan and paid Pro and Farm plans. They differ in what the free plan includes, what the paid plans cost and how your records are stored.

    MycoFile details checked on November 9, 2026, on MycoFile's own pages.

    How do Hypha and MycoFile compare?

    Hypha and MycoFile differ most in what the free plan includes, pricing and how your records are stored. The table puts the details side by side.

    FeatureHyphaMycoFile
    PlatformsiOS and Android apps, plus the web app.iPhone and Android apps. The web app comes with the Pro and Farm plans.
    Free planFree forever: 1 monitored zone, 25 active blocks, 7 days of environmental data, grow tracking and a photo journal. Monitored zones and environmental data need Hypha Aeris (closed beta, not for sale yet); grow tracking works without it.Hobby is free: 15 active batches, with QR labels, supplies and recipes, and encryption.
    Paid plansPro is $12 a month and Farm $25 a month plus $15 per extra user (USD). Every new account starts with a 60-day Pro trial, no card needed.Pro is $4 to $6 a month, or $45 to $55 a year, for 100 to 200 batches a month. Farm is $25 a month plus $5 per user, or $250 a year plus $50 per user, with unlimited batches.
    SensorsIts own sensor, Hypha Aeris (CO₂, temperature, humidity), isn't for sale yet; reservations are planned for 2027. The app works without it.No sensor support is mentioned.
    Culture lineageA family tree linking each culture, spawn bag and block to its parent.Tracks parent cultures and shows a family tree for each one.
    ContaminationTag blocks as suspect or contaminated, and see each strain's contamination rate.Shows contamination, yield and item counts across your items and batches.
    HarvestsWet and dry weight for every flush, and a Grow Summary when a block finishes.Logs flushes and harvest weights.
    PhotosA photo journal on every plan.Photo logs are listed on Pro and Farm.
    CostsInventory and recipes on every plan; cost per fresh pound on Pro and Farm.Supplies and recipes on every plan; cost tracking on Pro and Farm.
    LabelsQR labels that open a block in the app.QR labels on every plan, printed as a PDF or on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth thermal printers.
    TeamsThe Farm plan adds a shared farm with Manager, Grower and Viewer roles.The pricing table lists teams and locations on Farm, at $5 per user. The store listing says Pro and Farm can invite team members.
    Data protectionIn your Hypha account, synced across your phone and the web. Hypha is cloud-based, so Demeter Mycolabs can technically access backend data for things like debugging and support.End-to-end encryption is available on every plan, with an optional PIN.
    Data exportExport my data, in Profile & settings: a .zip of CSV files, with photos optional.The release notes for version 3.6.1 list full-history data exports.
    Built forAdvanced hobbyists running many strains, and microfarms ready to scale.Home growers to small farms.
    CompanyDemeter Mycolabs LLC, Tijeras, New Mexico.Mycosoft LLC.
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    Free forever · 60 days of Pro included · No credit card · iOS, Android & web

    When is MycoFile the better fit?

    MycoFile is likely the better choice in these cases:

    • You want end-to-end encryption for your grow records.
    • You want to print QR labels on a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth thermal printer.
    • You want a lower monthly price for a paid plan: Pro starts at $4 a month.

    When is Hypha the better fit?

    Hypha is likely the better choice in these cases:

    • You want the web app and a photo journal on the Free plan, without upgrading.
    • You want to try every Pro feature first: a 60-day Pro trial, with no card needed.
    • You want Hypha's own CO₂, temperature and humidity sensor, which is on the way but isn't for sale yet.

    What happens to my grow data in Hypha?

    Hypha shows your grows only to you and to teammates on a shared farm, unless you or a teammate who can edit the grow turns on its public link. Demeter Mycolabs doesn't sell your data, and doesn't share your identifiable data with other companies for their own advertising or model training. Hypha is cloud-based, so Demeter Mycolabs can technically access backend data for things like debugging, support and improving the platform. You can download your records as CSV files at any time, from Profile & settings → Privacy & data → Export my data. The privacy policy and data processing terms spell out the rest.

    Do I have to subscribe to use Hypha?

    No. Hypha's Free plan is free forever and needs no credit card. Pro and Farm are optional paid plans. If you upgrade, you can cancel anytime: you drop back to Free, and your grow data stays. Paid plans are billed through Stripe, from your Hypha account on the web. See Hypha pricing for the limits on each plan.

    Where do these MycoFile details come from?

    The MycoFile details come from MycoFile's own website and store listings, checked on November 9, 2026. Prices and features change, so check the sources below before you decide. If something here is out of date, email support@demetermycolabs.com and we'll fix it.

    MycoFile is a trademark of its owner.

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