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Cropin vs OneSoil

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Cropin

Agriculture

Agri-intelligence platform for organisations running programmes across thousands of smallholder farms

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OneSoil logo

OneSoil

Agriculture

Free precision farming app powered by AI

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OneSoil has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Cropin data quality depends on field agents entering records honestly and consistently, so an organisation without an existing extension network has to build one before the software returns anything useful.; OneSoil no price, tier or minimum is published; enterprise access requires scheduling a demo and the only self-serve entry point is a free demo app
  • They diverge on capability: Cropin covers Plot digitisation, OneSoil covers Satellite field monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cropin and OneSoil actually diverge.

Attributes where Cropin and OneSoil differ
AttributeCropinOneSoil
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Cropin

  • Plot digitisation
  • Field agent mobile app
  • Satellite crop monitoring
  • Yield prediction
  • Traceability
  • Farmer advisory
  • Risk scoring
  • Data hub

Only in OneSoil

  • Satellite field monitoring
  • NDVI vegetation analysis
  • Variable rate maps
  • Field productivity zones
  • Weather integration
  • Crop rotation history
  • Field boundaries auto-detect
  • Equipment compatibility

What people use each for

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

Cropin

  • A food company that must demonstrate where a crop was grown and under what practices, across thousands of contract growersnot OneSoil
  • A bank or insurer that needs an independent view of yield and risk before lending against a harvestnot OneSoil
  • A development programme reporting outcomes to a donor across multiple countries and cropsnot OneSoil
  • A seed or input business tracking demonstration plots and field trial performance at scalenot OneSoil

OneSoil

  • Monitoring crop health across fields using satellite NDVI mapsnot Cropin
  • Producing variable rate application maps to vary inputs within a fieldnot Cropin
  • Identifying crops and estimating planted area across regions for traders and food companiesnot Cropin

Where each one falls short

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

Cropin

  • Data quality depends on field agents entering records honestly and consistently, so an organisation without an existing extension network has to build one before the software returns anything useful.
  • Satellite-derived yield and health estimates degrade on small fragmented plots and during monsoon cloud cover, which is precisely where much of the customer base operates.
  • It is not a tool for running a single farm, so an individual grower or estate evaluating it will find an enterprise programme platform with no meaningful single-farm workflow.
  • Contracts are typically project shaped and tied to programme or donor funding, so the software can be switched off when a funding round ends rather than renewed on its merits.
  • There is no equipment telemetry or machinery integration of consequence, so any customer that also runs a mechanised operation needs a second platform for that side of the business.

OneSoil

  • No price, tier or minimum is published; enterprise access requires scheduling a demo and the only self-serve entry point is a free demo app
  • Field monitoring is satellite based, so the platform provides no in-field sensor or soil measurement of its own

Pricing, plan by plan

Cropin

On request
  • Cropin Cloud$undefined/year
    • Quoted per programme, by grower count and geography
    • Field agent licences and implementation services quoted separately
    • Satellite and imagery layers often priced by area monitored

OneSoil

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited fields
    • Satellite imagery
    • NDVI monitoring
  • Pro$2/hectare/year
    • Everything in Free
    • Variable rate maps
    • Field zones creation

Which should you pick?

Choose Cropin if

  • You need plot digitisation.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want field agent mobile app.
Cropin review

Choose OneSoil if

  • You need satellite field monitoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want ndvi vegetation analysis.
OneSoil review

Questions people ask

Is Cropin or OneSoil better?
Neither clearly leads. Cropin starts at On request and OneSoil at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cropin or OneSoil?
OneSoil has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Cropin and Free for OneSoil.
Does Cropin or OneSoil run on more platforms?
Cropin runs on Web, iOS, Android. OneSoil runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use OneSoil for free?
Yes. OneSoil has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cropin starts at On request.
What is Cropin best used for?
Cropin is most often used for a food company that must demonstrate where a crop was grown and under what practices, across thousands of contract growers, a bank or insurer that needs an independent view of yield and risk before lending against a harvest, a development programme reporting outcomes to a donor across multiple countries and crops, a seed or input business tracking demonstration plots and field trial performance at scale. Of those, a food company that must demonstrate where a crop was grown and under what practices, across thousands of contract growers and a bank or insurer that needs an independent view of yield and risk before lending against a harvest are not what OneSoil is typically brought in for.
What can Cropin do that OneSoil cannot?
Cropin covers Plot digitisation, Field agent mobile app, Satellite crop monitoring, Yield prediction. OneSoil covers Satellite field monitoring, NDVI vegetation analysis, Variable rate maps, Field productivity zones.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cropin: Can an individual farm buy Cropin?

In practice no. It is sold to organisations managing many growers, and the pricing and implementation model assume programme scale.

OneSoil: How much does OneSoil cost?

OneSoil does not publish pricing on its website. The platform offers a free trial at app.onesoil.ai or a demo can be scheduled through their contact form.

Source
Cropin: Does it need field staff on the ground?

Yes for most deployments. Satellite layers supplement agent-collected data, they do not replace it.

OneSoil: What pricing model does OneSoil use?

OneSoil's pricing model is not disclosed on their public website. Contact [email protected] or schedule a demo to learn about pricing and subscription options.

Source
Cropin: Which regions is it strongest in?

India, South East Asia and Africa, where smallholder programmes are the dominant structure. Coverage in North America and Europe exists but the reference base is thinner.

Cropin: Is pricing published?

No. Everything is quoted by grower count, geography and the modules taken.

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