Software · head to head
Agronomic vs Ag-Analytics
The short version
- Only Agronomic has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Agronomic add-on only to FieldAlytics, not a standalone product; Ag-Analytics the vendor's homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 16 June 2019 offered the Profit Layers tool as a 30 day free trial then a monthly subscription billed at $0.01 per acre; this capture is over five years old and should be treated as historical, not current pricing
- They diverge on capability: Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Ag-Analytics covers Yield prediction.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Agronomic and Ag-Analytics actually diverge.
| Attribute | Agronomic | Ag-Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Api |
| Founded | 2013 | 2015 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Agronomic
- Soil analysis
- Nutrient recommendations
- Variable rate maps
- Tissue testing
- Fertility planning
- Climate FieldView
- John Deere
- Ag Leader
Only in Ag-Analytics
- Yield prediction
- Sustainability scoring
- Risk assessment
- Field boundaries
- Weather analysis
- USDA data
- Satellite providers
- Farm platforms
Both cover
- SSL
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Agronomic
- Soil samplingnot Ag-Analytics
- Nutrient planningnot Ag-Analytics
- Variable rate fertilizernot Ag-Analytics
- Crop consultingnot Ag-Analytics
Ag-Analytics
- Yield modelingnot Agronomic
- Risk assessmentnot Agronomic
- Sustainabilitynot Agronomic
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Agronomic
- Add-on only to FieldAlytics, not a standalone product
- Pricing requires sales contact, not transparently published
- Takes 3-4 days to reflect rainfall impacts in recommendations
- No direct competitor to Climate FieldView's broader analytics capabilities
Ag-Analytics
- The vendor's homepage as captured by the Internet Archive on 16 June 2019 offered the Profit Layers tool as a 30 day free trial then a monthly subscription billed at $0.01 per acre; this capture is over five years old and should be treated as historical, not current pricing
Pricing, plan by plan
Agronomic
Free- FreeFree
- Basic soil analysis
- Weather data
- Limited recommendations
- Professional$89/month
- Advanced soil testing
- Nutrient management
- Prescription maps
- Consultant$199/month
- Multi-client management
- White-label reports
- API access
Ag-Analytics
$29/month- API AccessFree
- Custom pricing
- API calls
- Basic data
- EnterpriseFree
- Custom pricing
- Unlimited calls
- Premium data
Which should you pick?
Choose Agronomic if
- You need soil analysis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want nutrient recommendations.
Choose Ag-Analytics if
- You need yield prediction.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want sustainability scoring.
Questions people ask
- Is Agronomic or Ag-Analytics better?
- Neither clearly leads. Agronomic starts at Free and Ag-Analytics at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Agronomic or Ag-Analytics?
- Agronomic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Agronomic and $29/month for Ag-Analytics.
- Does Agronomic or Ag-Analytics run on more platforms?
- Agronomic runs on Web, Mobile. Ag-Analytics runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Agronomic for free?
- Yes. Agronomic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ag-Analytics starts at $29/month.
- What is Agronomic best used for?
- Agronomic is most often used for soil sampling, nutrient planning, variable rate fertilizer, crop consulting. Of those, soil sampling and nutrient planning are not what Ag-Analytics is typically brought in for.
- What can Agronomic do that Ag-Analytics cannot?
- Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Nutrient recommendations, Variable rate maps, Tissue testing. Ag-Analytics covers Yield prediction, Sustainability scoring, Risk assessment, Field boundaries. Both handle SSL, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Agronomic: How does Adapt-N generate nitrogen recommendations?
Adapt-N uses 13 interconnected models that process soil characteristics, crop history, real-time weather data, manure applications, and irrigation information to generate field-specific nitrogen recommendations. It requires a minimum of 7 core data inputs, though spatial data significantly improves accuracy.
SourceAgronomic: Where is Adapt-N available?
Adapt-N is available across the lower 48 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
SourceAgronomic: Is Adapt-N a standalone product or add-on?
Adapt-N is an optional paid add-on service for FieldAlytics users. It is not available as a standalone product; farmers must use it through the FieldAlytics platform via Ever.Ag.
SourceAgronomic: How long does Adapt-N take to reflect weather changes?
Adapt-N takes 3 to 4 days after rainfall events to fully reflect environmental impacts in its nitrogen recommendations.
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