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Agronomic vs Arable

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Agronomic

Agriculture

Data-driven nutrient management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Arable

Agriculture

In-field crop intelligence platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Arable requires the Mark 3 field sensor, so it is a hardware deployment rather than a software subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Arable covers Weather monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Agronomic and Arable actually diverge.

Attributes where Agronomic and Arable differ
AttributeAgronomicArable
Starting priceFree$29/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android, Hardware
Founded20132014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Agronomic

  • Soil analysis
  • Nutrient recommendations
  • Variable rate maps
  • Tissue testing
  • Fertility planning
  • Ag Leader
  • Laboratory systems
  • Data encryption

Only in Arable

  • Weather monitoring
  • Evapotranspiration
  • Chlorophyll index
  • Disease risk models
  • Growth stage tracking
  • Trimble
  • GDPR
  • Hardware support

Both cover

  • Climate FieldView
  • 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.

Agronomic

  • Soil samplingnot Arable
  • Nutrient planningnot Arable
  • Variable rate fertilizernot Arable
  • Crop consultingnot Arable

Arable

  • In-field weather and crop monitoring from a single sensornot Agronomic
  • Irrigation scheduling based on measured conditionsnot Agronomic
  • Water sustainability reporting for enterprise growersnot Agronomic
  • Weather risk management across dispersed fieldsnot 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

Arable

  • Requires the Mark 3 field sensor, so it is a hardware deployment rather than a software subscription
  • Pricing is not published and goes through a sales conversation
  • Aimed at enterprise growers and advisors rather than smallholders

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

Arable

$29/month
  • Standard$1200/device/year
    • Weather data
    • Crop stress
    • Basic analytics
  • Premium$2400/device/year
    • Full analytics
    • Disease models
    • API access

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.
Agronomic review

Choose Arable if

  • You need weather monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want evapotranspiration.
Arable review

Questions people ask

Is Agronomic or Arable better?
Neither clearly leads. Agronomic starts at Free and Arable at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Agronomic or Arable?
Agronomic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Agronomic and $29/month for Arable.
Does Agronomic or Arable run on more platforms?
Agronomic runs on Web, Mobile. Arable runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
Can I use Agronomic for free?
Yes. Agronomic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arable 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 Arable is typically brought in for.
What can Agronomic do that Arable cannot?
Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Nutrient recommendations, Variable rate maps, Tissue testing. Arable covers Weather monitoring, Evapotranspiration, Chlorophyll index, Disease risk models. Both handle Climate FieldView, John Deere, 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.

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Arable: How do I get pricing for Arable?

Pricing is not published online. Customers can contact Arable directly at [email protected] or by phone at 510-992-4095, or visit their contact page at /contact to request pricing information.

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Agronomic: 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.

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Arable: Is there a free trial available?

The website does not mention a free trial. Interested customers should contact the company directly to inquire about trial availability.

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Agronomic: 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.

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Arable: Can I get pricing without speaking to sales?

No. Pricing information is only available through direct contact with Arable via email, phone, or their contact form. There is no self-service pricing page.

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Agronomic: 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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