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365FarmNet vs OpenWeatherMap

365FarmNet logo

365FarmNet

Agriculture & Farming

Free farm management software for every farm

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenWeatherMap logo

OpenWeatherMap

Weather & Environment

Developer-friendly weather API with global coverage

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenWeatherMap 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; OpenWeatherMap free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
  • They diverge on capability: 365FarmNet covers Field planning, OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 365FarmNet and OpenWeatherMap actually diverge.

Attributes where 365FarmNet and OpenWeatherMap differ
Attribute365FarmNetOpenWeatherMap
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryAgriculture & FarmingWeather & Environment
Founded20132017

Identical on both: 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 OpenWeatherMap

  • Weather API
  • Current conditions
  • Forecasts
  • Historical data
  • Weather maps
  • REST API
  • JSON format
  • Widgets

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 OpenWeatherMap
  • Fleet documentation capturing machine and yield datanot OpenWeatherMap
  • Precision farming with yield maps, soil samples and application mapsnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Route planning and reference track creationnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Mixed fleet management through ISOXMLnot OpenWeatherMap

OpenWeatherMap

  • Embedding current weather and short-term forecasts into third-party apps/websitesnot 365FarmNet
  • Pulling historical and statistical weather data for researchnot 365FarmNet
  • Displaying weather map overlays (precipitation, clouds, etc.) via the Weather Maps APInot 365FarmNet
  • Monitoring air pollution levels via the Air Pollution APInot 365FarmNet
  • Geocoding locations for weather lookupsnot 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

OpenWeatherMap

  • Free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
  • Free tier limited to current weather, 3-hour/5-day forecast, air pollution, 15 map layers, and geocoding only
  • One Call API free allowance is only 1,000 calls/day before pay-per-call charges apply
  • Paid tier (Startup, Developer, Professional, Expert) exact USD prices are not published on the public pricing page

Pricing, plan by plan

365FarmNet

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

OpenWeatherMap

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 60 calls/min
    • 1,000,000 calls/month
    • current weather, 3-hr/5-day forecast, air pollution, 15 map layers, geocoding

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 OpenWeatherMap if

  • You need weather api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want current conditions.
OpenWeatherMap review

Questions people ask

Is 365FarmNet or OpenWeatherMap better?
Neither clearly leads. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and OpenWeatherMap at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 365FarmNet or OpenWeatherMap?
OpenWeatherMap has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for 365FarmNet and Free for OpenWeatherMap.
Does 365FarmNet or OpenWeatherMap run on more platforms?
365FarmNet runs on Web, Ios, Android. OpenWeatherMap runs on Web.
Can I use OpenWeatherMap for free?
Yes. OpenWeatherMap 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 OpenWeatherMap is typically brought in for.
What can 365FarmNet do that OpenWeatherMap cannot?
365FarmNet covers Field planning, Activity documentation, Compliance reports, Weather data. OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API, Current conditions, Forecasts, Historical data. Both handle Web support.
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