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Ambient Weather Network vs ClearAg

Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Weather

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ClearAg logo

ClearAg

Weather

Weather-driven agriculture intelligence platform

From
On request
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.; ClearAg no published pricing for ClearAg or DTN agricultural data services
  • They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, ClearAg covers Spray window predictions.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Ambient Weather Network and ClearAg differ
AttributeAmbient Weather NetworkClearAg
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreequote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidApi, Web, Mobile
Founded20031984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather).

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 ClearAg

  • Spray window predictions
  • Field accessibility
  • Growing conditions
  • Pest modeling
  • Irrigation planning
  • Farm management systems
  • Enterprise platforms
  • Api support

Both cover

  • APIs
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Worknot ClearAg
  • Content Creationnot ClearAg

ClearAg

  • Grain market data and pricing intelligence for tradersnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Farm intelligence and yield forecasting for producersnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Weather and environmental data for agricultural operationsnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Energy and commodity market data and analyticsnot 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.

ClearAg

  • No published pricing for ClearAg or DTN agricultural data services

Pricing, plan by plan

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

ClearAg

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Ag weather API
    • Spray conditions
    • Custom integration

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 ClearAg if

  • You need spray window predictions.
  • You work on Api, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want field accessibility.
ClearAg review

Questions people ask

Is Ambient Weather Network or ClearAg better?
Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and ClearAg at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ambient Weather Network or ClearAg?
Ambient Weather Network has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ambient Weather Network and On request for ClearAg.
Does Ambient Weather Network or ClearAg run on more platforms?
Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. ClearAg runs on Api, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
Yes. Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ClearAg starts at On request.
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 ClearAg is typically brought in for.
What can Ambient Weather Network do that ClearAg cannot?
Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, Field accessibility, Growing conditions, Pest modeling. Both handle APIs, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClearAg: How much does ClearAg cost?

ClearAg, a DTN product, does not publish standard pricing rates. Pricing varies based on the specific data service, subscription tier, and agricultural use case. Contact DTN directly to discuss your needs and receive a customized quote.

Source
ClearAg: What does ClearAg offer?

ClearAg provides grain market data, farm intelligence, yield forecasting, commodity pricing, weather data, and decision-support tools for agricultural producers, traders, and agribusiness companies.

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