Software · head to head
Agronomic vs xarvio Digital Farming
xarvio Digital Farming
Software
Digital crop optimization from BASF
- From
- $29/month
- Rated
- -
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; xarvio Digital Farming xarvio is a BASF digital-farming brand (confirmed via BASF's own analytics tagging on the site) sold as separate named modules, including FIELD MANAGER and FIELD MANAGER for Grapes, with no online pricing published for any module on the vendor's own site.
- They diverge on capability: Agronomic covers Soil analysis, xarvio Digital Farming covers Disease identification.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Agronomic and xarvio Digital Farming actually diverge.
| Attribute | Agronomic | xarvio Digital Farming |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $29/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
Identical on both: 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
- Tissue testing
- Fertility planning
- Climate FieldView
- Ag Leader
- Laboratory systems
- SSL
Only in xarvio Digital Farming
- Disease identification
- Spray timing
- Satellite monitoring
- Weather integration
- CLAAS
- Trimble
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
Both cover
- Variable rate maps
- John Deere
- 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 xarvio Digital Farming
- Nutrient planningnot xarvio Digital Farming
- Variable rate fertilizernot xarvio Digital Farming
- Crop consultingnot xarvio Digital Farming
xarvio Digital Farming
- Disease managementnot Agronomic
- Spray optimizationnot Agronomic
- Crop monitoringnot 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
xarvio Digital Farming
- xarvio is a BASF digital-farming brand (confirmed via BASF's own analytics tagging on the site) sold as separate named modules, including FIELD MANAGER and FIELD MANAGER for Grapes, with no online pricing published for any module on the vendor's own site.
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
xarvio Digital Farming
$29/month- Scouting (Free)Free
- Disease identification
- Weed ID
- Pest ID
- Field Manager$3/hectare/year
- Spray timing
- Zone management
- Satellite imagery
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 xarvio Digital Farming if
- You need disease identification.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want spray timing.
Questions people ask
- Is Agronomic or xarvio Digital Farming better?
- Neither clearly leads. Agronomic starts at Free and xarvio Digital Farming at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Agronomic or xarvio Digital Farming?
- Agronomic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Agronomic and $29/month for xarvio Digital Farming.
- Does Agronomic or xarvio Digital Farming run on more platforms?
- Agronomic runs on Web, Mobile. xarvio Digital Farming runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Agronomic for free?
- Yes. Agronomic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. xarvio Digital Farming 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 xarvio Digital Farming is typically brought in for.
- What can Agronomic do that xarvio Digital Farming cannot?
- Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Nutrient recommendations, Tissue testing, Fertility planning. xarvio Digital Farming covers Disease identification, Spray timing, Satellite monitoring, Weather integration. Both handle Variable rate maps, John Deere, Web support, Ios 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.
Source