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ClearAg vs Yr.no

ClearAg logo

ClearAg

Weather

Weather-driven agriculture intelligence platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Yr.no logo

Yr.no

Weather

Norway's trusted free weather service for the world

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Yr.no has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ClearAg no published pricing for ClearAg or DTN agricultural data services; Yr.no full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
  • They diverge on capability: ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClearAg and Yr.no actually diverge.

Attributes where ClearAg and Yr.no differ
AttributeClearAgYr.no
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19842007

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

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 Yr.no

  • Hourly forecasts
  • Long-term predictions
  • Precipitation graphs
  • Wind data
  • Aurora forecasts
  • Open API
  • Widgets
  • Smart displays

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ClearAg

  • Grain market data and pricing intelligence for tradersnot Yr.no
  • Farm intelligence and yield forecasting for producersnot Yr.no
  • Weather and environmental data for agricultural operationsnot Yr.no
  • Energy and commodity market data and analyticsnot Yr.no

Yr.no

  • Checking day-by-day and hour-by-hour weather forecasts with graph detailsnot ClearAg
  • Now-cast alerts for rainfall expected within the next 90 minutesnot ClearAg
  • Viewing UV forecasts, pollen spread, and air pollution overviewsnot ClearAg
  • Embedding free weather widgets/modules on third-party websitesnot ClearAg
  • Building weather features into apps via Yr's free REST APIs (forecasts, alerts, radar, ocean data)not ClearAg

Where each one falls short

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

ClearAg

  • No published pricing for ClearAg or DTN agricultural data services

Yr.no

  • Full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
  • Product and documentation are heavily Norway/Nordic-centric in framing even though forecasts cover any location on earth
  • No paid/pro consumer tier is published, monetization/support model beyond the free service is unclear from primary sources

Pricing, plan by plan

ClearAg

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

Yr.no

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full weather data
    • Hourly forecasts
    • Long-term outlook

Which should you pick?

Choose ClearAg if

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

Choose Yr.no if

  • You need hourly forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want long-term predictions.

Questions people ask

Is ClearAg or Yr.no better?
Neither clearly leads. ClearAg starts at On request and Yr.no at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ClearAg or Yr.no?
Yr.no has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ClearAg and Free for Yr.no.
Does ClearAg or Yr.no run on more platforms?
ClearAg runs on Api, Web, Mobile. Yr.no runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Yr.no for free?
Yes. Yr.no 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 grain market data and pricing intelligence for traders, farm intelligence and yield forecasting for producers, weather and environmental data for agricultural operations, energy and commodity market data and analytics. Of those, grain market data and pricing intelligence for traders and farm intelligence and yield forecasting for producers are not what Yr.no is typically brought in for.
What can ClearAg do that Yr.no cannot?
ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, Field accessibility, Growing conditions, Pest modeling. Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts, Long-term predictions, Precipitation graphs, Wind data. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClearAg: How much does ClearAg cost?

ClearAg, a DTN product, does not publish standard pricing rates. Pricing varies based on the specific data service, subscription tier, and agricultural use case. Contact DTN directly to discuss your needs and receive a customized quote.

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Yr.no: Is Yr.no free to use?

Yes, Yr.no is a free weather forecasting service. It is a collaboration between NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute.

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ClearAg: What does ClearAg offer?

ClearAg provides grain market data, farm intelligence, yield forecasting, commodity pricing, weather data, and decision-support tools for agricultural producers, traders, and agribusiness companies.

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Yr.no: Does Yr.no require registration or payment to access weather forecasts?

The website does not mention any registration requirements, subscription tiers, or payment obligations. Access to weather information appears to be free without account creation.

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Yr.no: Who funds and maintains Yr.no if it is free?

Yr.no is maintained as a public service collaboration between NRK (Norwegian public broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, both government-supported organizations.

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