How BenchProof Stacks Up

We've tested the major baking calculators, formula managers, and percentage tools. Here's how BenchProof compares—and what makes us different.

Missing BreadStorm? You're Not Alone.

Remember BreadStorm? That beautiful, simple app that just got baker's math? The one that made percentages click for thousands of bakers before it vanished into the digital ether?

We miss it too. That's actually why BenchProof exists.

BreadStorm proved that baker's percentage software could be both powerful and approachable. It showed that you didn't need a degree in math to scale recipes with confidence or manage complex preferments. When it disappeared, it left a gaping hole that no one has properly filled.

Until now.

BenchProof isn't trying to replace BreadStorm—it's trying to honor what made it special while solving the problems that modern bakers face. Cross-device sync. Professional printouts. Production schedules that actually work. All built with the same philosophy: great tools should make you feel smarter, not stupider.

The Complete Comparison

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Baker's % Calculations

Core percentage-based recipe scaling

BreadStorm (Legacy)
Excellent, formula-based
BreadBoss
Good but slightly rigid
Baking Calculator (web)
Basic
Knead IQ / Others
Usually supports
Rise
Baker's % calculator included
BenchProof
Flexible, multi-stage aware

Preferment Handling

Support for sourdough starters, poolish, biga, etc.

BreadStorm (Legacy)
Multiple preferments per formula
BreadBoss
Limited (single poolish/levain)
Baking Calculator (web)
None
Knead IQ / Others
Often skipped
Rise
Basic starter calculations
BenchProof
Multi-stage preferment support with hydration propagation

Scaling by Desired Yield / Ingredient

Flexible scaling options

BreadStorm (Legacy)
Robust scaling engine
BreadBoss
Has scaling slider
Baking Calculator (web)
Manual input
Knead IQ / Others
Basic calculator style
Rise
Recipe-based scaling
BenchProof
Two-way scaling (by dough weight, flour weight, or % hydration target)

Multi-Stage / Complex Formulas

Support for complex recipes with multiple stages

BreadStorm (Legacy)
Full stage breakdown (autolyse, bulk, etc.)
BreadBoss
Only one stage supported
Baking Calculator (web)
Not supported
Knead IQ / Others
Not supported
Rise
Recipe-based stages
BenchProof
Unlimited stages, time + temperature tracking

Cross-Device Sync

Cloud synchronization across devices

BreadStorm (Legacy)
(desktop only)
BreadBoss
Cloud sync
Baking Calculator (web)
(browser sync)
Knead IQ / Others
Cloud sync
Rise
iCloud sync
BenchProof
Real-time sync across devices

Professional Printouts

High-quality printable recipe sheets

BreadStorm (Legacy)
PDF export, pretty layouts
BreadBoss
Limited style control
Baking Calculator (web)
Not available
Knead IQ / Others
Not available
Rise
Not available
BenchProof
Print-ready sheets

Ingredient Database

Built-in ingredient library

BreadStorm (Legacy)
Local only
BreadBoss
Built-in library
Baking Calculator (web)
Not available
Knead IQ / Others
Not available
Rise
Recipe-based ingredients
BenchProof
Shared ingredient library + custom ingredients

Mobile UX

Mobile-friendly interface

BreadStorm (Legacy)
(Windows/macOS only)
BreadBoss
Native app
Baking Calculator (web)
Web
Knead IQ / Others
Mobile apps
Rise
Native iOS app
BenchProof
Responsive PWA + offline mode

Community / Marketplace

Recipe sharing and community features

BreadStorm (Legacy)
Not available
BreadBoss
Not available
Baking Calculator (web)
Not available
Knead IQ / Others
Not available
Rise
Recipe sharing
BenchProof
Planned: community formula sharing

Data Export (CSV/JSON)

Export capabilities for data portability

BreadStorm (Legacy)
Limited
BreadBoss
Not available
Baking Calculator (web)
Not available
Knead IQ / Others
Not available
Rise
Not available
BenchProof
Developer-friendly exports for bakery ops

User Onboarding / Ease of Use

Learning curve and user experience

BreadStorm (Legacy)
Power-user friendly, steep learning curve
BreadBoss
Guided
Baking Calculator (web)
Simple
Knead IQ / Others
User-friendly
Rise
Highly rated (4.9 stars)
BenchProof
Streamlined + educational tooltips

When to Choose BenchProof

Choose BenchProof if you:

  • Miss the simplicity of BreadStorm but need modern features
  • Work with complex multi-stage formulas (levain + poolish + soaker)
  • Need production schedules that sync with your formulas
  • Want to scale recipes by final dough weight OR specific ingredients
  • Bake professionally or semi-professionally
  • Value offline access in flour-dusty environments
  • Want clean, readable printouts that survive kitchen conditions

Maybe consider alternatives if you:

  • Only bake occasionally and need just basic scaling
  • Prefer native iOS apps (check out Rise for now—we'll build one if enough of you want it)
  • Need enterprise-level inventory management (check out BakeSmart)
  • Want a completely free solution (try Baking Calculator for basics)

The Bottom Line

BenchProof helps you think in percentages, work with preferments, and scale seamlessly from test batches to production runs.

We built it for bakers who work with multi-stage formulas, need production scheduling, and want their calculations to just work—whether you're scaling 2 loaves or 200.

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