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Aeris Weather vs CattleMax

Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Weather & Environment

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CattleMax logo

CattleMax

Agriculture & Farming

Cattle herd management software

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Aeris Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Aeris Weather aerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala; CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: Aeris Weather covers Weather API, CattleMax covers Individual animal records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aeris Weather and CattleMax actually diverge.

Attributes where Aeris Weather and CattleMax differ
AttributeAeris WeatherCattleMax
Starting priceFree$99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
CategoryWeather & EnvironmentAgriculture & Farming
Founded20112003

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 Aeris Weather

  • Weather API
  • Interactive maps
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Tropical data
  • Historical records
  • REST API
  • Mapping SDKs
  • Mobile SDKs

Only in CattleMax

  • Individual animal records
  • Breeding management
  • Calving records
  • Health & treatment tracking
  • Weight management
  • EPD/genetic data
  • Custom reporting
  • Photo management

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Aeris Weather

  • Adding weather data to an application through a REST APInot CattleMax
  • Rendering weather map layers with the MapsGL SDKnot CattleMax
  • High volume weather data feeds for commercial forecasting productsnot CattleMax

CattleMax

  • Cow-calf herd records and reproduction trackingnot Aeris Weather
  • Weights, treatments and performance history per animalnot Aeris Weather
  • Registered cattle records for breed association reportingnot Aeris Weather
  • Unlimited users on one operation's accountnot Aeris Weather

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aeris Weather

  • AerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala
  • The free Developer tier is capped at 15,000 API accesses per month and the service pauses once the limit is reached
  • The Developer tier gets community support only
  • The self-serve paid subscription is EUR 300 per month for 1,000,000 accesses per month
  • Anything beyond 1,000,000 accesses per month requires contacting sales for a custom arrangement
  • Dedicated support and custom SLA guarantees are enterprise only
  • Free tier usage resets on the account creation date rather than the calendar month

CattleMax

  • Priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • The Registered plan costs more than Commercial at every band, from $16 against $12 a month
  • Operations above 2,000 animals move to custom pricing
  • Support is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Central only
  • Cows and calves count separately toward the animal limit

Pricing, plan by plan

Aeris Weather

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • 1,000 calls/day
    • Basic data
    • Maps
  • Professional$100/month
    • Unlimited calls
    • All data
    • Premium support

CattleMax

$99/year
  • Starter$99/year
    • Up to 50 head
    • Basic animal records
    • Calving records
  • Standard$199/year
    • Up to 200 head
    • Breeding management
    • Health records
  • Professional$399/year
    • Unlimited animals
    • Advanced genetics
    • EPD tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Aeris Weather if

  • You need weather api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want interactive maps.
Aeris Weather review

Choose CattleMax if

  • You need individual animal records.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want breeding management.
CattleMax review

Questions people ask

Is Aeris Weather or CattleMax better?
Neither clearly leads. Aeris Weather starts at Free and CattleMax at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aeris Weather or CattleMax?
Aeris Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aeris Weather and $99/year for CattleMax.
Does Aeris Weather or CattleMax run on more platforms?
Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile. CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
Yes. Aeris Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CattleMax starts at $99/year.
What is Aeris Weather best used for?
Aeris Weather is most often used for adding weather data to an application through a rest api, rendering weather map layers with the mapsgl sdk, high volume weather data feeds for commercial forecasting products. Of those, adding weather data to an application through a rest api and rendering weather map layers with the mapsgl sdk are not what CattleMax is typically brought in for.
What can Aeris Weather do that CattleMax cannot?
Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data. CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. Both handle Web support.
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