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ClearAg vs The Weather Channel

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ClearAg

Weather & Environment

Weather-driven agriculture intelligence platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Weather Channel logo

The Weather Channel

Weather & Environment

America's most trusted weather source with real-time forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only The Weather Channel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClearAg the Internet Archive's capture of clearag.com on 21 December 2018 shows it redirecting to iteris.com/clearag, confirming ClearAg was owned and sold by Iteris, Inc. (agriculture weather analytics: soil moisture, crop growth and health, spray conditions, irrigation and harvest readiness modules) before the product later moved under DTN's Agribusiness line.; The Weather Channel premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • They diverge on capability: ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClearAg and The Weather Channel actually diverge.

Attributes where ClearAg and The Weather Channel differ
AttributeClearAgThe Weather Channel
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileiOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku
Founded19841982

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).

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 ClearAg

  • Spray window predictions
  • Field accessibility
  • Growing conditions
  • Pest modeling
  • Irrigation planning
  • Farm management systems
  • APIs
  • Enterprise platforms

Only in The Weather Channel

  • 10-day forecasts
  • Hourly predictions
  • Interactive radar
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality index
  • Smart home devices
  • Connected cars
  • Wearables

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ClearAg

  • Professional Worknot The Weather Channel
  • Content Creationnot The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel

  • Checking daily and 10-day local weather forecastsnot ClearAg
  • Tracking storms and hurricanes via Storm Radarnot ClearAg
  • Viewing weather radar mapsnot ClearAg
  • Getting severe weather alertsnot ClearAg
  • Accessing weather news and video content on weather.comnot ClearAg

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ClearAg

  • The Internet Archive's capture of clearag.com on 21 December 2018 shows it redirecting to iteris.com/clearag, confirming ClearAg was owned and sold by Iteris, Inc. (agriculture weather analytics: soil moisture, crop growth and health, spray conditions, irrigation and harvest readiness modules) before the product later moved under DTN's Agribusiness line.

The Weather Channel

  • Premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • Premium subscription required for advanced radar customization
  • Premium perks tied to partner deals which may change

Pricing, plan by plan

ClearAg

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Ag weather API
    • Spray conditions
    • Custom integration

The Weather Channel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Rain radar and storm tracker
    • Allergy tracker
    • 24-hour future radar
  • Premium$29.99/year
    • All free features
    • Premium perks program (up to USD 187 value)
    • 18Birdies golf app access (30% off plus free week)

Which should you pick?

Choose ClearAg if

  • You need spray window predictions.
  • You work on Api, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want field accessibility.
ClearAg review

Choose The Weather Channel if

  • You need 10-day forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
  • You also want hourly predictions.
The Weather Channel review

Questions people ask

Is ClearAg or The Weather Channel better?
Neither clearly leads. ClearAg starts at On request and The Weather Channel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClearAg or The Weather Channel?
The Weather Channel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ClearAg and Free for The Weather Channel.
Does ClearAg or The Weather Channel run on more platforms?
ClearAg runs on Api, Web, Mobile. The Weather Channel runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
Can I use The Weather Channel for free?
Yes. The Weather Channel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ClearAg starts at On request.
What is ClearAg best used for?
ClearAg is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what The Weather Channel is typically brought in for.
What can ClearAg do that The Weather Channel cannot?
ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, Field accessibility, Growing conditions, Pest modeling. The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts, Hourly predictions, Interactive radar, Severe weather alerts. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Weather Channel: What is the cost of The Weather Channel Premium?

The Weather Channel Premium subscription costs USD 29.99 annually with a 7-day free trial before the annual charge is applied.

Source
The Weather Channel: What premium features are included?

The Weather Channel Premium includes premium perks program offering up to USD 187 in partner deals, access to 18Birdies golf app (30% off plus free week), and professional-grade customizable radar with high-resolution single-site radar on iOS and macOS devices.

Source
The Weather Channel: What are the free features available?

Free features include rain radar, storm tracker, allergy tracker, 24-hour future radar, storm alerts, Feels Like temperature, hourly and daily forecasts, weather widgets with dark mode support, and air quality monitoring.

The Weather Channel: What devices are supported?

The Weather Channel app is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, and other streaming platforms.

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