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Arable vs Taranis

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Arable

Agriculture

In-field crop intelligence platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Taranis logo

Taranis

Agriculture

AI-powered crop intelligence platform

From
$5/acre/year
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; Taranis pricing is by quote only, with no rate, per acre figure or minimum published; the only route to a price is a Get a Demo request
  • They diverge on capability: Arable covers Weather monitoring, Taranis covers Ultra-high resolution imagery.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arable and Taranis actually diverge.

Attributes where Arable and Taranis differ
AttributeArableTaranis
Starting price$29/month$5/acre/year
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, HardwareWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20142015

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
  • Trimble
  • GDPR
  • Hardware support

Only in Taranis

  • Ultra-high resolution imagery
  • AI insect detection
  • Disease identification
  • Weed pressure mapping
  • Nutrient deficiency analysis
  • Stand & emergence counts
  • Prescription maps
  • Mobile scouting app

Both cover

  • Climate FieldView
  • John Deere
  • 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 Taranis
  • Irrigation scheduling based on measured conditionsnot Taranis
  • Water sustainability reporting for enterprise growersnot Taranis
  • Weather risk management across dispersed fieldsnot Taranis

Taranis

  • Leaf-level crop scouting from submillimeter resolution drone imagerynot Arable
  • Agronomic advisors documenting in-season crop issues for grower customersnot Arable
  • Detecting weeds, insects and disease across whole fields without walking themnot 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

Taranis

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, per acre figure or minimum published; the only route to a price is a Get a Demo request
  • Insights depend on Taranis flying drones over the acres in question rather than on grower-supplied data
  • The product is positioned for agronomic advisors serving growers rather than for direct grower purchase

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

Taranis

$5/acre/year
  • Scout$5/acre/year
    • AI pest detection
    • Disease identification
    • Weed mapping
  • Scout Plus$8/acre/year
    • Everything in Scout
    • Stand counts
    • Nutrient deficiency
  • Enterprise$undefined/acre/year
    • Everything in Scout Plus
    • Custom models
    • API access

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 Taranis if

  • You need ultra-high resolution imagery.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want ai insect detection.
Taranis review

Questions people ask

Is Arable or Taranis better?
Neither clearly leads. Arable starts at $29/month and Taranis at $5/acre/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arable or Taranis?
Arable starts at $29/month and Taranis at $5/acre/year.
Does Arable or Taranis run on more platforms?
Arable runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware. Taranis runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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 Taranis is typically brought in for.
What can Arable do that Taranis cannot?
Arable covers Weather monitoring, Evapotranspiration, Chlorophyll index, Disease risk models. Taranis covers Ultra-high resolution imagery, AI insect detection, Disease identification, Weed pressure mapping. Both handle Climate FieldView, John Deere, 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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Taranis: How much does Taranis cost?

Taranis does not publish pricing on its website. Three service plans (Advanced+, Elite+, Pro+) are described, but customers must contact the company for pricing details.

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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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Taranis: What is included in Taranis plans?

Taranis plans include features like satellite monitoring, AI-driven leaf-level insights, seasonal analysis, historic data access, and 24/7 support, but pricing and plan-specific details require contacting sales.

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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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