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365FarmNet vs Raven Slingshot

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365FarmNet

Agriculture

Free farm management software for every farm

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Raven Slingshot logo

Raven Slingshot

Agriculture

Seamless field data connectivity

From
$600/year
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; Raven Slingshot requires cell network connectivity, limiting utility in areas with poor cellular coverage
  • They diverge on capability: 365FarmNet covers Field planning, Raven Slingshot covers Wireless data transfer.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 365FarmNet and Raven Slingshot actually diverge.

Attributes where 365FarmNet and Raven Slingshot differ
Attribute365FarmNetRaven Slingshot
Starting price$29/month$600/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidCloud, Mobile
Founded20131956

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
  • AGCO
  • GDPR

Only in Raven Slingshot

  • Wireless data transfer
  • Field mapping
  • As-applied maps
  • Equipment connectivity
  • Cloud storage
  • Raven equipment
  • Case IH
  • Climate FieldView

Both cover

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

Raven Slingshot

  • Data transfernot 365FarmNet
  • Prescription deliverynot 365FarmNet
  • As-applied recordsnot 365FarmNet
  • Fleet managementnot 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

Raven Slingshot

  • Requires cell network connectivity, limiting utility in areas with poor cellular coverage
  • Ecosystem is agriculture-specific, with limited applicability to other field operations

Pricing, plan by plan

365FarmNet

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

Raven Slingshot

$600/year
  • Standard$600/year
    • Data transfer
    • Field management
    • Basic analytics
  • Premium$1200/year
    • All Standard features
    • Remote support
    • Advanced analytics

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 Raven Slingshot if

  • You need wireless data transfer.
  • You work on Cloud, Mobile.
  • You also want field mapping.
Raven Slingshot review

Questions people ask

Is 365FarmNet or Raven Slingshot better?
Neither clearly leads. 365FarmNet starts at $29/month and Raven Slingshot at $600/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 365FarmNet or Raven Slingshot?
365FarmNet starts at $29/month and Raven Slingshot at $600/year.
Does 365FarmNet or Raven Slingshot run on more platforms?
365FarmNet runs on Web, Ios, Android. Raven Slingshot runs on Cloud, Mobile.
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 Raven Slingshot is typically brought in for.
What can 365FarmNet do that Raven Slingshot cannot?
365FarmNet covers Field planning, Activity documentation, Compliance reports, Weather data. Raven Slingshot covers Wireless data transfer, Field mapping, As-applied maps, Equipment connectivity. Both handle John Deere, SSL, 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.

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Raven Slingshot: What does Raven Slingshot do?

Raven Slingshot is a wireless data management and logistics solution that enables prescription file delivery to field equipment, real-time machine data uploads to the cloud, and seamless data flow between farm management software and field equipment without manual downloads.

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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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Raven Slingshot: How does Slingshot work with farm management software?

Slingshot provides an open ecosystem API designed to work with software developed by other companies, enabling growers, retailers, agronomists, and software vendors to share agronomic data securely.

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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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Raven Slingshot: Does Slingshot require internet connectivity?

Raven Slingshot uses high-speed connectivity via cell technology and cloud-based data transfer for real-time data uploads and prescription delivery to equipment.

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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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