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365FarmNet vs Netafim NetBeat

365FarmNet logo

365FarmNet

Agriculture

Free farm management software for every farm

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Netafim NetBeat logo

Netafim NetBeat

Agriculture

Irrigation and fertigation control that only runs on Netafim NetMCU controllers in the field

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Netafim NetBeat netBeat runs on Netafim NetMCU hardware, so a grower with a functioning controller from another manufacturer has to replace working equipment to adopt it rather than adding software.
  • They diverge on capability: 365FarmNet covers Field planning, Netafim NetBeat covers NetMCU controller.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 365FarmNet and Netafim NetBeat actually diverge.

Attributes where 365FarmNet and Netafim NetBeat differ
Attribute365FarmNetNetafim NetBeat
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Agriculture).

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 Netafim NetBeat

  • NetMCU controller
  • NetRTU remote units
  • Irrigation model
  • Fertigation control
  • Flow and pressure monitoring
  • Soil moisture integration
  • Remote valve control
  • Alerts and reporting

What people use each for

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

365FarmNet

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

Netafim NetBeat

  • A new orchard planting Netafim drip that wants scheduling and fertigation designed in from the startnot 365FarmNet
  • A grower under a water allocation who needs per-block application records for the regulatornot 365FarmNet
  • A vine operation trying to reduce fertiliser cost by dosing to crop stage rather than a fixed programmenot 365FarmNet
  • A block with a persistent emitter clogging problem where flow deviation alerts find it before yield dropsnot 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

Netafim NetBeat

  • NetBeat runs on Netafim NetMCU hardware, so a grower with a functioning controller from another manufacturer has to replace working equipment to adopt it rather than adding software.
  • NetRTU units communicate over Netafim’s own LoRa implementation, which means expanding sensing later means buying Netafim radios rather than the cheapest compatible sensor on the market.
  • No pricing is published in any market and the platform is sold as part of a system design, so growers cannot compare the software cost against rivals without commissioning a design.
  • Netafim is majority owned by Orbia, a Mexican-listed polymers and infrastructure group, so the digital product competes for investment against pipe manufacturing and building materials rather than being the parent’s core business.
  • Availability and support depth vary sharply by country: strong in Israel, India, Australia and parts of Europe, much thinner in North America, so a grower’s experience depends on whether a competent local Netafim team exists.

Pricing, plan by plan

365FarmNet

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

Netafim NetBeat

On request
  • NetBeat$undefined/year
    • Requires NetMCU field controller
    • NetRTU remote terminal units per monitored or controlled point
    • Monitor, analyse and automate modules

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 Netafim NetBeat if

  • You need netmcu controller.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want netrtu remote units.
Netafim NetBeat review

Questions people ask

Is 365FarmNet or Netafim NetBeat better?
Neither clearly leads. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and Netafim NetBeat at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 365FarmNet or Netafim NetBeat?
365FarmNet starts at $29/month and Netafim NetBeat at On request.
Does 365FarmNet or Netafim NetBeat run on more platforms?
365FarmNet runs on Web, Ios, Android. Netafim NetBeat runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Netafim NetBeat is typically brought in for.
What can 365FarmNet do that Netafim NetBeat cannot?
365FarmNet covers Field planning, Activity documentation, Compliance reports, Weather data. Netafim NetBeat covers NetMCU controller, NetRTU remote units, Irrigation model, Fertigation control.

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.

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Netafim NetBeat: Can I use NetBeat with a controller I already own?

No. It requires Netafim’s NetMCU controller, with NetRTU units for distributed sensing and valve control.

365FarmNet: 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.

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Netafim NetBeat: Is NetBeat sold as a standalone subscription?

Not in practice. It is quoted as part of an irrigation system design by a local Netafim office, with no published rate card.

365FarmNet: 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.

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Netafim NetBeat: Who owns Netafim?

Orbia, the Mexican-listed materials and infrastructure group, holds the majority. That shapes how much investment the digital line attracts.

365FarmNet: 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.

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Netafim NetBeat: Does it handle fertigation as well as irrigation?

Yes, injection scheduling and dosing run off the same crop and soil model as water application.

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