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Arable vs Tomorrow.io

Arable logo

Arable

Agriculture

In-field crop intelligence platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tomorrow.io logo

Tomorrow.io

Weather

Weather intelligence platform for business decisions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Tomorrow.io has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arable requires the Mark 3 field sensor, so it is a hardware deployment rather than a software subscription; Tomorrow.io no transparent pricing displayed on marketing website
  • They diverge on capability: Arable covers Weather monitoring, Tomorrow.io covers Minute-by-minute forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arable and Tomorrow.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Arable and Tomorrow.io differ
AttributeArableTomorrow.io
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, HardwareWeb API
CategoryAgricultureWeather
Founded20142016

Identical on both: 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 Tomorrow.io

  • Minute-by-minute forecasts
  • Weather API
  • Road conditions
  • Air quality
  • Pollen data
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Enterprise systems

Both cover

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

Tomorrow.io

  • Real-time weather data for mobile applicationsnot Arable
  • Enterprise weather risk managementnot Arable
  • Fleet management and routing optimizationnot Arable
  • Agricultural decision-making systemsnot Arable
  • Supply chain planningnot 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

Tomorrow.io

  • No transparent pricing displayed on marketing website
  • Requires contacting sales for enterprise platform demos
  • Free tier limited to Weather API with usage restrictions
  • Custom pricing model makes budget planning difficult for prospective customers

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

Tomorrow.io

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tomorrow.io review.

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 Tomorrow.io if

  • You need minute-by-minute forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web API.
  • You also want weather api.
Tomorrow.io review

Questions people ask

Is Arable or Tomorrow.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Arable starts at $29/month and Tomorrow.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arable or Tomorrow.io?
Tomorrow.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Arable and Free for Tomorrow.io.
Does Arable or Tomorrow.io run on more platforms?
Arable runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware. Tomorrow.io runs on Web API.
Can I use Tomorrow.io for free?
Yes. Tomorrow.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arable starts at $29/month.
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 Tomorrow.io is typically brought in for.
What can Arable do that Tomorrow.io cannot?
Arable covers Weather monitoring, Evapotranspiration, Chlorophyll index, Disease risk models. Tomorrow.io covers Minute-by-minute forecasts, Weather API, Road conditions, Air quality. Both handle 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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Tomorrow.io: Does Tomorrow.io offer free access?

Yes, Tomorrow.io offers a free Weather API tier for development and limited production use. Access the free tier by signing up at app.tomorrow.io/signup.

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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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Tomorrow.io: How much do Tomorrow.io enterprise solutions cost?

Tomorrow.io does not publish specific enterprise pricing. Customers must contact sales or request a demo to receive custom quotes for their platform suites (Shield, Forge, GroundControl, Altitude, Gridline).

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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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Tomorrow.io: What platforms does Tomorrow.io offer?

Tomorrow.io offers weather data via its free API, plus enterprise platforms including Shield for risk management, Forge for operations, GroundControl for aviation, Altitude for advanced analytics, Gridline for utilities, and Trackline for transportation.

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