Software · head to head
CropTracker Pro vs Agronomic
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CropTracker Pro pricing is not published; Agronomic add-on only to FieldAlytics, not a standalone product
- They diverge on capability: CropTracker Pro covers Spray records, Agronomic covers Soil analysis.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CropTracker Pro and Agronomic actually diverge.
| Attribute | CropTracker Pro | Agronomic |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 CropTracker Pro
- Spray records
- Harvest tracking
- Compliance reports
- Label management
- Traceability
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Weather services
Only in Agronomic
- Soil analysis
- Nutrient recommendations
- Variable rate maps
- Tissue testing
- Fertility planning
- Climate FieldView
- John Deere
- Ag Leader
Both cover
- SSL
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CropTracker Pro
- Spray, harvest, irrigation and labour record keeping for orchardsnot Agronomic
- Food traceability down to block and employee levelnot Agronomic
- Task scheduling and crew activity monitoringnot Agronomic
- Food safety compliance and audit preparationnot Agronomic
- Fruit sizing and count estimation through computer visionnot Agronomic
Agronomic
- Soil samplingnot CropTracker Pro
- Nutrient planningnot CropTracker Pro
- Variable rate fertilizernot CropTracker Pro
- Crop consultingnot CropTracker Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CropTracker Pro
- Pricing is not published
- Built for fruit and vegetable growers, particularly orchards, rather than row crop or livestock operations
- The computer vision modules such as Harvest Quality Vision and Crop Load Vision are separate products alongside the core record keeping
Agronomic
- Add-on only to FieldAlytics, not a standalone product
- Pricing requires sales contact, not transparently published
- Takes 3-4 days to reflect rainfall impacts in recommendations
- No direct competitor to Climate FieldView's broader analytics capabilities
Pricing, plan by plan
CropTracker Pro
Free- FreeFree
- Basic tracking
- 5 fields
- Mobile app
- Standard$39/month
- Unlimited fields
- Compliance reporting
- Label database
- Professional$99/month
- All Standard features
- Labor tracking
- Inventory management
Agronomic
Free- FreeFree
- Basic soil analysis
- Weather data
- Limited recommendations
- Professional$89/month
- Advanced soil testing
- Nutrient management
- Prescription maps
- Consultant$199/month
- Multi-client management
- White-label reports
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose CropTracker Pro if
- You need spray records.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want harvest tracking.
Choose Agronomic if
- You need soil analysis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want nutrient recommendations.
Questions people ask
- Is CropTracker Pro or Agronomic better?
- Neither clearly leads. CropTracker Pro starts at Free and Agronomic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CropTracker Pro or Agronomic?
- CropTracker Pro starts at Free and Agronomic at Free.
- Does CropTracker Pro or Agronomic run on more platforms?
- CropTracker Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. Agronomic runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use CropTracker Pro for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is CropTracker Pro best used for?
- CropTracker Pro is most often used for spray, harvest, irrigation and labour record keeping for orchards, food traceability down to block and employee level, task scheduling and crew activity monitoring, food safety compliance and audit preparation. Of those, spray, harvest, irrigation and labour record keeping for orchards and food traceability down to block and employee level are not what Agronomic is typically brought in for.
- What can CropTracker Pro do that Agronomic cannot?
- CropTracker Pro covers Spray records, Harvest tracking, Compliance reports, Label management. Agronomic covers Soil analysis, Nutrient recommendations, Variable rate maps, Tissue testing. Both handle SSL, Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Agronomic: How does Adapt-N generate nitrogen recommendations?
Adapt-N uses 13 interconnected models that process soil characteristics, crop history, real-time weather data, manure applications, and irrigation information to generate field-specific nitrogen recommendations. It requires a minimum of 7 core data inputs, though spatial data significantly improves accuracy.
SourceAgronomic: Where is Adapt-N available?
Adapt-N is available across the lower 48 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
SourceAgronomic: Is Adapt-N a standalone product or add-on?
Adapt-N is an optional paid add-on service for FieldAlytics users. It is not available as a standalone product; farmers must use it through the FieldAlytics platform via Ever.Ag.
SourceAgronomic: How long does Adapt-N take to reflect weather changes?
Adapt-N takes 3 to 4 days after rainfall events to fully reflect environmental impacts in its nitrogen recommendations.
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