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FarmLogs vs WiseConn DropControl

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FarmLogs

Agriculture

Simple, powerful farm management software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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WiseConn DropControl

Agriculture

Wireless irrigation automation for permanent crops, built around solar radio nodes rather than trenched cable

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FarmLogs has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FarmLogs farm management plans are billed annually and cap at 20,000 acres, with larger operations required to contact sales for custom pricing; WiseConn DropControl the platform runs on WiseConn’s own radio nodes, so the cost is set by how many valves and sensors you want covered and expanding monitoring later means buying more proprietary hardware rather than any third-party sensor.
  • They diverge on capability: FarmLogs covers Field mapping & boundaries, WiseConn DropControl covers Solar wireless nodes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FarmLogs and WiseConn DropControl actually diverge.

Attributes where FarmLogs and WiseConn DropControl differ
AttributeFarmLogsWiseConn DropControl
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
Founded2012Unknown

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 FarmLogs

  • Field mapping & boundaries
  • Activity tracking & logging
  • Satellite imagery analysis
  • Crop health monitoring
  • Weather & rainfall data
  • Yield tracking
  • Input cost tracking
  • Profit/loss analysis

Only in WiseConn DropControl

  • Solar wireless nodes
  • Valve control
  • Soil moisture monitoring
  • Flow and pressure monitoring
  • Fertigation control
  • Digital twin view
  • Alerts
  • Water use reporting

What people use each for

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

FarmLogs

  • Tracking farm operations, rainfall history and profit and loss under the FarmLogs product, now sold as Bushel Farmnot WiseConn DropControl

WiseConn DropControl

  • A mature almond block where trenching a two-wire path between rows would cut through established rootsnot FarmLogs
  • A table grape operation in a water-scarce district that must report applied volume per blocknot FarmLogs
  • A grower whose filter station blocks repeatedly and who needs flow deviation alerts before pressure reaches the emittersnot FarmLogs
  • A multi-ranch operation consolidating irrigation control across sites that were automated by different contractorsnot FarmLogs

Where each one falls short

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

FarmLogs

  • Farm management plans are billed annually and cap at 20,000 acres, with larger operations required to contact sales for custom pricing
  • Machine data connections are a separate add-on costing $999 per year on top of the $599 per year Essentials plan

WiseConn DropControl

  • The platform runs on WiseConn’s own radio nodes, so the cost is set by how many valves and sensors you want covered and expanding monitoring later means buying more proprietary hardware rather than any third-party sensor.
  • No pricing is published in any market, and quotes are produced from a site design, so a grower cannot compare the platform against alternatives without commissioning two designs.
  • Solar nodes need light and battery health management: dense canopy, dusty conditions and long winters degrade reporting, and a node that stops charging is a block you are no longer controlling.
  • It is a private mid-sized company competing against Netafim, Toro and Lindsay, so a grower buying for the fifteen-year life of a permanent planting is taking on more supplier continuity risk than with the larger incumbents.
  • Support quality is uneven across its newer markets: it is well established in Chile and California but only entered Australia in 2021 and Europe in 2022, so buyers in those regions get a thinner installer and spares network.

Pricing, plan by plan

FarmLogs

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Field mapping
    • Basic activity tracking
    • Weather insights
  • Essentials$20/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Satellite imagery
    • Crop health monitoring
  • Premium$50/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Advanced analytics
    • Profit & loss tracking

WiseConn DropControl

On request
  • DropControl$undefined/year
    • Priced by node count, sensor count and controlled points
    • Solar radio nodes required at every controlled or monitored point
    • Cloud platform subscription bundled into the system quote

Which should you pick?

Choose FarmLogs if

  • You need field mapping & boundaries.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want activity tracking & logging.
FarmLogs review

Choose WiseConn DropControl if

  • You need solar wireless nodes.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want valve control.
WiseConn DropControl review

Questions people ask

Is FarmLogs or WiseConn DropControl better?
Neither clearly leads. FarmLogs starts at Free and WiseConn DropControl at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FarmLogs or WiseConn DropControl?
FarmLogs has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FarmLogs and On request for WiseConn DropControl.
Does FarmLogs or WiseConn DropControl run on more platforms?
FarmLogs runs on Web, Ios, Android. WiseConn DropControl runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use FarmLogs for free?
Yes. FarmLogs has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WiseConn DropControl starts at On request.
What is FarmLogs best used for?
FarmLogs is most often used for tracking farm operations, rainfall history and profit and loss under the farmlogs product, now sold as bushel farm. Of those, tracking farm operations, rainfall history and profit and loss under the farmlogs product, now sold as bushel farm is not what WiseConn DropControl is typically brought in for.
What can FarmLogs do that WiseConn DropControl cannot?
FarmLogs covers Field mapping & boundaries, Activity tracking & logging, Satellite imagery analysis, Crop health monitoring. WiseConn DropControl covers Solar wireless nodes, Valve control, Soil moisture monitoring, Flow and pressure monitoring.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FarmLogs: What does the annual subscription cost for Bushel Farm?

Bushel Farm offers three main plans: Rainfall at $75 per year, Lite at $199 per year, and Essentials at $599 per year, which is marked as the best value tier. For farming operations exceeding 20,000 acres, custom pricing is available upon request. Machine data connections are available as an add-on for $999 per year.

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WiseConn DropControl: Does DropControl need wires run to every valve?

No, that is the point of it. Nodes are solar powered and radio linked, which is why it suits retrofits on established orchards.

FarmLogs: Is there a free trial available without contacting sales?

Yes, Bushel Farm provides a 30-day free trial that gives access to all features. Users can explore the full platform capabilities during this period before committing to a subscription.

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WiseConn DropControl: Can I use third-party sensors?

Some probes and weather stations are supported, but the control and communication layer is WiseConn hardware, so the node network is a lock-in.

FarmLogs: What billing cycle does Bushel Farm use?

Bushel Farm bills annually with no hidden fees. The platform emphasizes transparent, straightforward pricing structures with yearly billing cycles.

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WiseConn DropControl: What does it cost?

WiseConn does not publish pricing. Quotes come from a site design based on the number of controlled and monitored points.

FarmLogs: What features does each Bushel Farm tier include?

Rainfall includes recent rainfall data, field mapping, soil maps, futures prices, and digital wallet access. Lite adds historical rain and heat data, monthly rainfall reports, automated contract entry, scouting, equipment and inputs tracking. Essentials provides profit and loss calculations, expense and revenue tracking, land costs, work orders, marketing tools, satellite imagery, local prices, and reporting capabilities.

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WiseConn DropControl: Where is it best supported?

Chile and California are the strongest markets. Australia and Europe are recent additions with thinner installer networks.

FarmLogs: What devices can I access Bushel Farm from?

All subscription plans are accessible across phones, tablets, and desktop devices, providing flexibility for farm management from any location.

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