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365FarmNet vs Ambient Weather Network

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365FarmNet

Software

Free farm management software for every farm

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Software

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ambient Weather Network 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; Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.
  • They diverge on capability: 365FarmNet covers Field planning, Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where 365FarmNet and Ambient Weather Network differ
Attribute365FarmNetAmbient Weather Network
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20132003

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Ambient Weather Network

  • Cloud connectivity
  • Real-time data
  • Historical storage
  • Alerts
  • Public sharing
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

365FarmNet

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

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Worknot 365FarmNet
  • Content Creationnot 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

Ambient Weather Network

  • The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.

Pricing, plan by plan

365FarmNet

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

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose 365FarmNet if

  • You need field planning.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want activity documentation.
365FarmNet review

Choose Ambient Weather Network if

  • You need cloud connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.
Ambient Weather Network review

Questions people ask

Is 365FarmNet or Ambient Weather Network better?
Neither clearly leads. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and Ambient Weather Network at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 365FarmNet or Ambient Weather Network?
Ambient Weather Network has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for 365FarmNet and Free for Ambient Weather Network.
Does 365FarmNet or Ambient Weather Network run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
Yes. Ambient Weather Network 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 Ambient Weather Network is typically brought in for.
What can 365FarmNet do that Ambient Weather Network cannot?
365FarmNet covers Field planning, Activity documentation, Compliance reports, Weather data. Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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