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Arable vs Weather Mate

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Arable

Agriculture

In-field crop intelligence platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Weather Mate

Weather

Clean weather app with smart notifications

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; Weather Mate primary website not accessible; domain resolves to 'not found'
  • They diverge on capability: Arable covers Weather monitoring, Weather Mate covers Clean interface.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arable and Weather Mate actually diverge.

Attributes where Arable and Weather Mate differ
AttributeArableWeather Mate
Starting price$29/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, HardwareiOS, Android
CategoryAgricultureWeather
Founded20142015

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 Weather Mate

  • Clean interface
  • Smart notifications
  • Customizable alerts
  • Multiple locations
  • Widgets
  • iOS widgets
  • Apple Watch
  • Watchos support

Both cover

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

Weather Mate

  • Real-time weather updates and forecastsnot Arable
  • Weather alerts and notificationsnot Arable
  • Clean, user-friendly weather interfacenot 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

Weather Mate

  • Primary website not accessible; domain resolves to 'not found'
  • No verifiable pricing information available
  • Limited ability to confirm current features or platform availability

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

Weather Mate

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Weather Mate 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 Weather Mate if

  • You need clean interface.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want smart notifications.
Weather Mate review

Questions people ask

Is Arable or Weather Mate better?
Neither clearly leads. Arable starts at $29/month and Weather Mate at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arable or Weather Mate?
Arable starts at $29/month and Weather Mate at On request.
Does Arable or Weather Mate run on more platforms?
Arable runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware. Weather Mate runs on 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 Weather Mate is typically brought in for.
What can Arable do that Weather Mate cannot?
Arable covers Weather monitoring, Evapotranspiration, Chlorophyll index, Disease risk models. Weather Mate covers Clean interface, Smart notifications, Customizable alerts, Multiple locations. Both handle Ios 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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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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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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