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Arable vs MeteoGroup

Arable logo

Arable

Agriculture

In-field crop intelligence platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MeteoGroup logo

MeteoGroup

Weather

Europe's leading commercial weather business

From
On request
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; MeteoGroup no pricing information available on Meteogroup website or redirected DTN site
  • They diverge on capability: Arable covers Weather monitoring, MeteoGroup covers European forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arable and MeteoGroup actually diverge.

Attributes where Arable and MeteoGroup differ
AttributeArableMeteoGroup
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, HardwareWeb, Api, Broadcast
CategoryAgricultureWeather
Founded20141986

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 MeteoGroup

  • European forecasts
  • Media graphics
  • Energy trading
  • Transportation weather
  • Agriculture insights
  • Broadcast systems
  • Energy platforms
  • Fleet management

Both cover

  • 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 MeteoGroup
  • Irrigation scheduling based on measured conditionsnot MeteoGroup
  • Water sustainability reporting for enterprise growersnot MeteoGroup
  • Weather risk management across dispersed fieldsnot MeteoGroup

MeteoGroup

  • Weather data and forecasting servicesnot Arable
  • Meteorological information and analyticsnot Arable
  • Enterprise weather intelligencenot 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

MeteoGroup

  • No pricing information available on Meteogroup website or redirected DTN site
  • Business model and pricing structure not published
  • Contact required to determine pricing

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

MeteoGroup

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • European coverage
    • Media solutions
    • Energy forecasting

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 MeteoGroup if

  • You need european forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Api, Broadcast.
  • You also want media graphics.
MeteoGroup review

Questions people ask

Is Arable or MeteoGroup better?
Neither clearly leads. Arable starts at $29/month and MeteoGroup at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arable or MeteoGroup?
Arable starts at $29/month and MeteoGroup at On request.
Does Arable or MeteoGroup run on more platforms?
Arable runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware. MeteoGroup runs on Web, Api, Broadcast.
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 MeteoGroup is typically brought in for.
What can Arable do that MeteoGroup cannot?
Arable covers Weather monitoring, Evapotranspiration, Chlorophyll index, Disease risk models. MeteoGroup covers European forecasts, Media graphics, Energy trading, Transportation weather. Both handle 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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MeteoGroup: How much does Meteogroup cost?

Meteogroup does not publish pricing on their website. The company website redirects to DTN.com, where pricing information is also not disclosed. Customers must contact the company directly through their sales process to obtain pricing information.

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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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MeteoGroup: What is Meteogroup's pricing model?

Meteogroup's pricing model is not published online. The company directs customers to contact their sales team directly for pricing quotes and information about their meteorological and weather data services.

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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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MeteoGroup: Does Meteogroup offer a free trial?

Information about free trials is not available on the Meteogroup website. Interested customers should contact the company directly to inquire about trial options and pricing.

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