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Arable vs FarmWorks

Arable logo

Arable

Agriculture

In-field crop intelligence platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FarmWorks logo

FarmWorks

Agriculture

Complete farm accounting and management

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; FarmWorks no pricing published on website - contact required
  • They diverge on capability: Arable covers Weather monitoring, FarmWorks covers Farm accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arable and FarmWorks actually diverge.

Attributes where Arable and FarmWorks differ
AttributeArableFarmWorks
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, HardwareWeb, Windows
Founded20141992

Identical on both: starting price ($29/month), 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
  • GDPR

Only in FarmWorks

  • Farm accounting
  • Field records
  • Livestock management
  • Mapping
  • Inventory tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • Farm equipment
  • Encrypted

Both cover

  • Trimble
  • SSL
  • Web 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 FarmWorks
  • Irrigation scheduling based on measured conditionsnot FarmWorks
  • Water sustainability reporting for enterprise growersnot FarmWorks
  • Weather risk management across dispersed fieldsnot FarmWorks

FarmWorks

  • Retrofit precision agriculture equipment across any machinery brandnot Arable
  • Field operation management and in-field platform planningnot Arable
  • Agronomic data visualization with 20|20 analytics platformnot Arable
  • Autonomous grain cart operations with OutRun technologynot 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

FarmWorks

  • No pricing published on website - contact required
  • NEXT Farming solution only available in Europe
  • Retrofit technology requires local dealer support
  • Compatibility tied to specific equipment and dealer network

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

FarmWorks

$29/month
  • Accounting$499/year
    • Farm accounting
    • Reports
    • Inventory
  • Complete Suite$999/year
    • All modules
    • Mapping
    • Livestock

Which should you pick?

Choose Arable if

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

Choose FarmWorks if

  • You need farm accounting.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want field records.
FarmWorks review

Questions people ask

Is Arable or FarmWorks better?
Neither clearly leads. Arable starts at $29/month and FarmWorks at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arable or FarmWorks?
Arable starts at $29/month and FarmWorks at $29/month.
Does Arable or FarmWorks run on more platforms?
Arable runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware. FarmWorks runs on Web, Windows.
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 FarmWorks is typically brought in for.
What can Arable do that FarmWorks cannot?
Arable covers Weather monitoring, Evapotranspiration, Chlorophyll index, Disease risk models. FarmWorks covers Farm accounting, Field records, Livestock management, Mapping. Both handle Trimble, SSL, Web 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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FarmWorks: How much do PTx precision agriculture solutions cost?

PTx does not publish pricing on their website. Contact information and dealer locators are available for pricing inquiries.

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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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FarmWorks: What equipment does PTx support?

PTx offers brand-agnostic retrofit solutions compatible with planters, seeders, drills, sprayers, fertilizer applicators, harvesters, and tillage equipment regardless of brand or model.

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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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FarmWorks: Is NEXT Farming available worldwide?

No, NEXT Farming is only available in Europe. Other PTx solutions like Precision-IQ, 20|20, and OutRun are available in other regions.

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