{"id":791,"date":"2026-06-01T20:35:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drms.org\/?page_id=791"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:50:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:50:07","slug":"pricing-getting-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/support\/pricing-getting-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Pricing and Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started With DRMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DRMS products and services are available through our network of DHIA Service Affiliates. Your local affiliate can help you explore available products, answer pricing questions, provide implementation support and connect you with the resources you need to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/support\/dhias-we-serve\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Find a DHIA Service Affiliate<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing Designed for Simplicity and Value <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DRMS uses a simplified pricing structure designed to make investments easier to understand while increasing the value delivered to every herd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All DRMS processing herds receive access to the HerdHQ platform as part of their processing services, providing more tools through a clearer, more predictable pricing model.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-one-column is-text wp-block-ncst-link-list\">\n          <h2 class=\"link-list-section__heading\">\n        why is drms simplifying pricing?\n      <\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"link-list__container\">\n      \n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/tADWH6qfdu8?si=iU81I013tLMkDAtO\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n       target=\"_blank\"        rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"     >\n    <span class=\"text\">Hear From DRMS Director Asha Miles<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why DRMS Uses This Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a producer-focused, non-profit organization, DRMS is committed to delivering practical tools and long-term value to the dairy industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pricing model helps DRMS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplify pricing and make herd management investments easier to plan for <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand access to decision-support tools like HerdHQ <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue investing in product development, customer support, and long-term service to the dairy industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Processing Herds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All DRMS processing herds receive access to the HerdHQ platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Processing Pricing Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Per-cow, per-month pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly minimum charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Billing based on test day and adjusted for test interval<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large Herd Discount eligibility for qualifying herds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For processing rates and service options, contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/support\/dhias-we-serve\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"54\">DHIA service affiliate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dart Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dart is available in two bundle options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dart Core<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HerdHQ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PocketDairy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dart Pro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Includes everything in Dart Core, plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AMR interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heat monitoring interfaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many interfaces and advanced tools are included within Dart Pro rather than purchased separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some third-party interface providers may charge additional fees that are passed through to the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consultants and Independent Users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consultant Dart Download Users<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consultants who purchase Dart Download receive access to HerdHQ from the download test date through the herd&#8217;s next test date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dart Independent Users<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Dart Independent pricing information, contact DRMS directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DHIA Printed Reports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DHIA printed reports remain available and are offered separately on an \u00e0-la-carte basis.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-one-column is-text wp-block-ncst-link-list\">\n          <h2 class=\"link-list-section__heading\">\n        have additional questions?\n      <\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"link-list__container\">\n      \n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/drms.org\/index.php\/support\/contact-us\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Contact Us<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use 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