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Connecterra vs Sentera

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Connecterra

Agriculture

Sensor-agnostic dairy data platform, billed on average yearly herd size rather than per sensor

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sentera logo

Sentera

Agriculture

Precision agriculture sensors and analytics

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Connecterra nothing is published as a number: billing is on average yearly herd size but no rate is given at any tier, so a farm cannot estimate the cost before entering a sales process.; Sentera the offering bundles Sentera sensor hardware with the software, with hardware covered by separate Hardware and Services Addenda to the master agreement
  • They diverge on capability: Connecterra covers Analytics, Sentera covers Multispectral imaging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Connecterra and Sentera actually diverge.

Attributes where Connecterra and Sentera differ
AttributeConnecterraSentera
Starting priceOn request$29/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Hardware
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: 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 Connecterra

  • Analytics
  • Copilot
  • Decision support
  • Advisor collaboration
  • Data integration
  • Data API
  • Emissions and sustainability reporting
  • Multi-farm benchmarking

Only in Sentera

  • Multispectral imaging
  • Stand counts
  • Weed detection
  • Crop stress analysis
  • Variable rate prescriptions
  • DJI
  • John Deere
  • Climate FieldView

What people use each for

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

Connecterra

  • A dairy that already owns activity collars and wants better analysis without replacing 400 collarsnot Sentera
  • A nutritionist who needs one view across a dozen client herds instead of a dozen vendor loginsnot Sentera
  • A processor or co-operative pulling herd emissions data through an API for supply-chain reportingnot Sentera
  • A farm running a Lely robot and a separate feeding system that wants one combined cow picturenot Sentera

Sentera

  • Capturing multispectral and high-resolution aerial imagery of fieldsnot Connecterra
  • Turning drone imagery into stand counts and crop health analytics in FieldAgentnot Connecterra
  • Generating variable rate prescriptions with SmartScriptnot Connecterra

Where each one falls short

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

Connecterra

  • Nothing is published as a number: billing is on average yearly herd size but no rate is given at any tier, so a farm cannot estimate the cost before entering a sales process.
  • Connecterra depends entirely on other companies’ data: if a milking or feeding manufacturer restricts its API or prices access, the platform loses a data source it does not control and the farm loses part of its dashboard.
  • The company abandoned its own sensor hardware, which was the original product, so farms that bought Ida collars early found the strategy they invested in discontinued underneath them.
  • Billing on average yearly herd size means a farm that grows mid-contract is charged retrospectively on a number it did not agree at signing, which surprises operations in an expansion phase.
  • It is a small venture-backed Dutch company in a market where the deep-pocketed incumbents are equipment makers who can bundle analytics free with hardware, so the independent layer is structurally the easiest line for a farm to cut.

Sentera

  • The offering bundles Sentera sensor hardware with the software, with hardware covered by separate Hardware and Services Addenda to the master agreement
  • No price, rate or minimum is published anywhere on the site

Pricing, plan by plan

Connecterra

On request
  • Farmer$undefined/year
    • Billed on average yearly herd size
    • Analytics, Copilot and decision support
    • No custom integration fee charged to farmers
  • Farm Advisor$undefined/year
    • For nutritionists, vets and consultants
    • Multi-farm view across clients
    • Custom pricing for organisations with 10 or more staff
  • Referral$undefined/year
    • Free advisor access to up to 3 connected farms
    • Intended as a route in for consultants
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Data API access
    • Aggregated herd data for agribusiness
    • Customised contract

Sentera

$29/month
  • Scout$1500/year
    • Basic analytics
    • NDVI maps
    • 5000 acres
  • Advanced$5000/year
    • Full analytics
    • Stand counts
    • Unlimited acres

Which should you pick?

Choose Connecterra if

  • You need analytics.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want copilot.
Connecterra review

Choose Sentera if

  • You need multispectral imaging.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want stand counts.
Sentera review

Questions people ask

Is Connecterra or Sentera better?
Neither clearly leads. Connecterra starts at On request and Sentera at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Connecterra or Sentera?
Connecterra starts at On request and Sentera at $29/month.
Does Connecterra or Sentera run on more platforms?
Connecterra runs on Web, iOS, Android. Sentera runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
What is Connecterra best used for?
Connecterra is most often used for a dairy that already owns activity collars and wants better analysis without replacing 400 collars, a nutritionist who needs one view across a dozen client herds instead of a dozen vendor logins, a processor or co-operative pulling herd emissions data through an api for supply-chain reporting, a farm running a lely robot and a separate feeding system that wants one combined cow picture. Of those, a dairy that already owns activity collars and wants better analysis without replacing 400 collars and a nutritionist who needs one view across a dozen client herds instead of a dozen vendor logins are not what Sentera is typically brought in for.
What can Connecterra do that Sentera cannot?
Connecterra covers Analytics, Copilot, Decision support, Advisor collaboration. Sentera covers Multispectral imaging, Stand counts, Weed detection, Crop stress analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Connecterra: Do I need to buy Connecterra sensors?

No. The company discontinued its own collars and now reads data from sensors and systems you already have.

Sentera: How much does Sentera cost?

Sentera does not publish pricing on their website. The company describes solutions as scalable and affordable but requires direct contact for specific pricing. Customers can call 1-844-SENTERA or use the contact page.

Source
Connecterra: How is it priced?

On average yearly herd size, quoted rather than published, with separate farmer, advisor and enterprise tiers.

Sentera: How can I get a Sentera pricing quote?

You can contact Sentera directly at 1-844-SENTERA or through their contact page. You can also log into FieldAgent or explore the product catalog and mission calculator for more information about specific offerings.

Source
Connecterra: Is there a free option?

Only the referral tier for advisors covering up to three connected farms. There is no free farmer tier.

Connecterra: What happened to Ida?

Ida was the original collar and app. The hardware was dropped and the intelligence became the platform sold today.

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