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Arable vs FarmERP

Arable logo

Arable

Agriculture

In-field crop intelligence platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
FarmERP logo

FarmERP

Agriculture

Complete ERP solution for agriculture

From
$199/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Arable requires the Mark 3 field sensor, so it is a hardware deployment rather than a software subscription; FarmERP no API available for third-party integrations
  • They diverge on capability: Arable covers Weather monitoring, FarmERP covers Farm operations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arable and FarmERP actually diverge.

Attributes where Arable and FarmERP differ
AttributeArableFarmERP
Starting price$29/month$199/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, HardwareWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20142010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Arable

  • Weather monitoring
  • Evapotranspiration
  • Chlorophyll index
  • Disease risk models
  • Growth stage tracking
  • Climate FieldView
  • John Deere
  • Trimble

Only in FarmERP

  • Farm operations
  • Inventory management
  • Financial accounting
  • HR & payroll
  • Procurement
  • SAP
  • QuickBooks
  • IoT sensors

Both cover

  • SSL
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Arable

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

FarmERP

  • Enterprise managementnot Arable
  • Financial planningnot Arable
  • Supply chainnot Arable
  • Workforce managementnot Arable

Where each one falls short

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

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

FarmERP

  • No API available for third-party integrations
  • Quote-based pricing with no transparent publicly listed tiers
  • Requires contact with sales team for demo and pricing information

Pricing, plan by plan

Arable

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

FarmERP

$199/month
  • Starter$199/month
    • Farm operations
    • Inventory management
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$499/month
    • All Starter features
    • Financials module
    • HR & payroll
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-location
    • Custom modules
    • API integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Arable if

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

Choose FarmERP if

  • You need farm operations.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.

Questions people ask

Is Arable or FarmERP better?
Neither clearly leads. Arable starts at $29/month and FarmERP at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arable or FarmERP?
Arable starts at $29/month and FarmERP at $199/month.
Does Arable or FarmERP run on more platforms?
Arable runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware. FarmERP runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Arable best used for?
Arable is most often used for in-field weather and crop monitoring from a single sensor, irrigation scheduling based on measured conditions, water sustainability reporting for enterprise growers, weather risk management across dispersed fields. Of those, in-field weather and crop monitoring from a single sensor and irrigation scheduling based on measured conditions are not what FarmERP is typically brought in for.
What can Arable do that FarmERP cannot?
Arable covers Weather monitoring, Evapotranspiration, Chlorophyll index, Disease risk models. FarmERP covers Farm operations, Inventory management, Financial accounting, HR & payroll. Both handle SSL, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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FarmERP: What modules does FarmERP include?

FarmERP provides integrated modules for farm profile management, production planning, inventory management, purchasing, warehouse management with barcoding, HR management, CRM, and accounting including bills payable and bills receivable.

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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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FarmERP: Does FarmERP support offline functionality?

Yes. FarmERP includes a native mobile app with offline data recording capability, allowing users in remote areas to work without continuous internet connectivity.

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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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FarmERP: What AI and analytics features does FarmERP offer?

FarmERP includes FarmGyan, which provides plot-level intelligence for farm decision-making, along with satellite imagery analysis and predictive analytics for crop management and yield optimization.

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FarmERP: Does FarmERP have an API for integrations?

No. FarmERP does not currently offer an API for third-party integrations or programmatic data access.

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FarmERP: How is FarmERP priced?

FarmERP uses custom, quote-based pricing rather than transparent tiered plans. Pricing is tailored to each customer's specific needs and scale.

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FarmERP: What countries does FarmERP serve?

FarmERP has been implemented across 30+ countries with support for multiple crop types and agribusiness models globally.

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