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Ambient Weather Network vs CattleMax

Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Agriculture & Farming

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CattleMax logo

CattleMax

Agriculture & Farming

Cattle herd management software

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.; CattleMax priced by active animal count, so the bill grows with the herd rather than with usage
  • They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, CattleMax covers Individual animal records.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ambient Weather Network and CattleMax actually diverge.

Attributes where Ambient Weather Network and CattleMax differ
AttributeAmbient Weather NetworkCattleMax
Starting priceFree$99/year
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
CategoryUnknownAgriculture & Farming

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), founded (2003).

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 Ambient Weather Network

  • Cloud connectivity
  • Real-time data
  • Historical storage
  • Alerts
  • Public sharing
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

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
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Worknot CattleMax
  • Content Creationnot CattleMax

CattleMax

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

Where each one falls short

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

Ambient Weather Network

  • The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.

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

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

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 Ambient Weather Network if

  • You need cloud connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.
Ambient Weather Network 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 Ambient Weather Network or CattleMax better?
Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network 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, Ambient Weather Network or CattleMax?
Ambient Weather Network has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ambient Weather Network and $99/year for CattleMax.
Does Ambient Weather Network or CattleMax run on more platforms?
Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. CattleMax runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
Yes. Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CattleMax starts at $99/year.
What is Ambient Weather Network best used for?
Ambient Weather Network is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what CattleMax is typically brought in for.
What can Ambient Weather Network do that CattleMax cannot?
Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. CattleMax covers Individual animal records, Breeding management, Calving records, Health & treatment tracking. Both handle Web support, Ios support.
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