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365FarmNet vs Aeris Weather

365FarmNet logo

365FarmNet

Agriculture & Farming

Free farm management software for every farm

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Weather & Environment

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Aeris Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 365FarmNet the platform is being discontinued on 30 November 2026, and the vendor is migrating users to CLAAS connect; Aeris Weather aerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala
  • They diverge on capability: 365FarmNet covers Field planning, Aeris Weather covers Weather API.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 365FarmNet and Aeris Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where 365FarmNet and Aeris Weather differ
Attribute365FarmNetAeris Weather
Starting price$29/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidApi, Web, Mobile
CategoryAgriculture & FarmingWeather & Environment
Founded20132011

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 365FarmNet

  • Field planning
  • Activity documentation
  • Compliance reports
  • Weather data
  • Yield analysis
  • CLAAS
  • John Deere
  • AGCO

Only in Aeris Weather

  • Weather API
  • Interactive maps
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Tropical data
  • Historical records
  • REST API
  • Mapping SDKs
  • Mobile SDKs

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

365FarmNet

  • Farm task and operations record keepingnot Aeris Weather
  • Fleet documentation capturing machine and yield datanot Aeris Weather
  • Precision farming with yield maps, soil samples and application mapsnot Aeris Weather
  • Route planning and reference track creationnot Aeris Weather
  • Mixed fleet management through ISOXMLnot Aeris Weather

Aeris Weather

  • Adding weather data to an application through a REST APInot 365FarmNet
  • Rendering weather map layers with the MapsGL SDKnot 365FarmNet
  • High volume weather data feeds for commercial forecasting productsnot 365FarmNet

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

365FarmNet

  • The platform is being discontinued on 30 November 2026, and the vendor is migrating users to CLAAS connect
  • Migrating users get CLAAS connect free for one year, after which it is a new licence decision
  • CLAAS connect pricing is not published and goes through dealers
  • Machine management functions are free only when using CLAAS equipment

Aeris Weather

  • AerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala
  • The free Developer tier is capped at 15,000 API accesses per month and the service pauses once the limit is reached
  • The Developer tier gets community support only
  • The self-serve paid subscription is EUR 300 per month for 1,000,000 accesses per month
  • Anything beyond 1,000,000 accesses per month requires contacting sales for a custom arrangement
  • Dedicated support and custom SLA guarantees are enterprise only
  • Free tier usage resets on the account creation date rather than the calendar month

Pricing, plan by plan

365FarmNet

$29/month
  • FreeFree
    • Field mapping
    • Activity logs
    • Basic reports
  • Pro ModulesFree
    • Varies by module
    • Advanced features
    • Integrations

Aeris Weather

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • 1,000 calls/day
    • Basic data
    • Maps
  • Professional$100/month
    • Unlimited calls
    • All data
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose 365FarmNet if

  • You need field planning.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want activity documentation.

Choose Aeris Weather if

  • You need weather api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want interactive maps.

Questions people ask

Is 365FarmNet or Aeris Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and Aeris Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 365FarmNet or Aeris Weather?
Aeris Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for 365FarmNet and Free for Aeris Weather.
Does 365FarmNet or Aeris Weather run on more platforms?
365FarmNet runs on Web, Ios, Android. Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
Yes. Aeris Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month.
What is 365FarmNet best used for?
365FarmNet is most often used for farm task and operations record keeping, fleet documentation capturing machine and yield data, precision farming with yield maps, soil samples and application maps, route planning and reference track creation. Of those, farm task and operations record keeping and fleet documentation capturing machine and yield data are not what Aeris Weather is typically brought in for.
What can 365FarmNet do that Aeris Weather cannot?
365FarmNet covers Field planning, Activity documentation, Compliance reports, Weather data. Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data. Both handle Web support.

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