Agriculture · head to head
365FarmNet vs DroneDeploy

365FarmNet
Agriculture
Free farm management software for every farm
- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -

DroneDeploy
Agriculture
Drone mapping and analytics for agriculture
- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 365FarmNet the platform is being discontinued on 30 November 2026, and the vendor is migrating users to CLAAS connect; DroneDeploy sold as annual subscriptions rather than monthly, at $1,908 a year for the agriculture plan
- They diverge on capability: 365FarmNet covers Field planning, DroneDeploy covers Automated flight planning.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 365FarmNet and DroneDeploy actually diverge.
| Attribute | 365FarmNet | DroneDeploy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
Identical on both: starting price ($29/month), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Agriculture), founded (2013).
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
- AGCO
- SSL
Only in DroneDeploy
- Automated flight planning
- Orthomosaic maps
- NDVI analysis
- 3D modeling
- Progress tracking
- DJI
- Climate FieldView
- SOC 2
Both cover
- John Deere
- GDPR
- 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 DroneDeploy
- Fleet documentation capturing machine and yield datanot DroneDeploy
- Precision farming with yield maps, soil samples and application mapsnot DroneDeploy
- Route planning and reference track creationnot DroneDeploy
- Mixed fleet management through ISOXMLnot DroneDeploy
DroneDeploy
- Mapping fields with drone imagery for crop health analysisnot 365FarmNet
- Producing stand counts and plant health indices from aerial surveysnot 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
DroneDeploy
- Sold as annual subscriptions rather than monthly, at $1,908 a year for the agriculture plan
- Images per map are capped by plan, at 1,000 on Ag Lite and 3,000 on the general individual plan
- The Ag Lite plan is limited to the VARI index for RGB plant health rather than the full analysis set
- Ground capture processing is excluded from every published individual plan
- Team plans publish no price at all and require a custom quote
Pricing, plan by plan
365FarmNet
$29/month- FreeFree
- Field mapping
- Activity logs
- Basic reports
- Pro ModulesFree
- Varies by module
- Advanced features
- Integrations
DroneDeploy
$29/month- Individual$299/month
- Unlimited maps
- 3D models
- Basic analytics
- Business$599/month
- Team features
- NDVI analysis
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose 365FarmNet if
- You need field planning.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want activity documentation.
Choose DroneDeploy if
- You need automated flight planning.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want orthomosaic maps.
Questions people ask
- Is 365FarmNet or DroneDeploy better?
- Neither clearly leads. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and DroneDeploy at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 365FarmNet or DroneDeploy?
- 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and DroneDeploy at $29/month.
- Does 365FarmNet or DroneDeploy run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 DroneDeploy is typically brought in for.
- What can 365FarmNet do that DroneDeploy cannot?
- 365FarmNet covers Field planning, Activity documentation, Compliance reports, Weather data. DroneDeploy covers Automated flight planning, Orthomosaic maps, NDVI analysis, 3D modeling. Both handle John Deere, GDPR, Web support, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
365FarmNet: Is 365FarmNet still available for new users?
No, 365FarmNet is being discontinued on November 30, 2026, and new registrations are no longer possible. Users must transition to CLAAS connect for farm management services.
SourceDroneDeploy: What is the cost of DroneDeploy's Flight & Analysis plan for individual pilots?
The Flight & Analysis Plan costs $4,188/year billed annually for a single user license, with support for up to 3,000 images per map and email/live chat support.
Source365FarmNet: Do 365FarmNet users get free access to CLAAS connect?
Yes, 365FarmNet customers receive one year of complimentary CLAAS connect service with full functionality included in a transition contract. After one year, the contract automatically renews at standard CLAAS connect pricing.
SourceDroneDeploy: Does DroneDeploy have a specialized agriculture plan?
Yes. The Ag Lite Plan costs $1,908/year and is designed for agriculture pilots with up to 1,000 images per map, stand count analysis, and plant health tools.
Source365FarmNet: What's free and what costs money in CLAAS connect?
Machine Management functions are free with every CLAAS machine purchase. Farm Management functions require a separate operating license (Betriebs-lizenz) with three types available: Farm connect, Fleet connect, and Field connect. Specific pricing for licenses is not published; customers must use the configurator tool or contact CLAAS dealers for quotes.
SourceDroneDeploy: How long is the DroneDeploy free trial?
DroneDeploy offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Source365FarmNet: How do I get a price quote for CLAAS connect licenses?
Use the CLAAS connect configurator tool available on the site to select license types (Farm connect, Fleet connect, or Field connect), or contact CLAAS dealers directly for customized pricing quotes.
SourceDroneDeploy: Can I cancel my DroneDeploy subscription early?
Yes. DroneDeploy billing is flexible with monthly or annual payment options (annual offers savings). Cancellations take effect at your billing cycle end. After cancellation, you retain basic data access for 30 days.
SourceDroneDeploy: What is the image upload limit on DroneDeploy's Advanced Flight & Analysis plan?
The Advanced Flight & Analysis Plan has a 10,000 image upload limit and includes cut/fill analysis, thermal imaging, and unlimited Google Cloud Print mapping. This plan requires a custom quote.
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