Agriculture · head to head
FarmWorks vs Pix4Dfields
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FarmWorks no pricing published on website - contact required; Pix4Dfields satellite imagery is sold as separate credit packages on top of the subscription, with only 100 free credits included per year
- They diverge on capability: FarmWorks covers Farm accounting, Pix4Dfields covers Orthomosaic generation.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FarmWorks and Pix4Dfields actually diverge.
| Attribute | FarmWorks | Pix4Dfields |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | $330/month |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Windows, Ios |
| Founded | 1992 | 2011 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 FarmWorks
- Farm accounting
- Field records
- Livestock management
- Mapping
- Inventory tracking
- QuickBooks
- Farm equipment
- Encrypted
Only in Pix4Dfields
- Orthomosaic generation
- NDVI & vegetation indices
- Multispectral processing
- Zonation mapping
- Prescription maps
- Stand count
- Export to machinery
- Offline processing
Both cover
- Trimble
- SSL
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FarmWorks
- Retrofit precision agriculture equipment across any machinery brandnot Pix4Dfields
- Field operation management and in-field platform planningnot Pix4Dfields
- Agronomic data visualization with 20|20 analytics platformnot Pix4Dfields
- Autonomous grain cart operations with OutRun technologynot Pix4Dfields
Pix4Dfields
- Processing drone imagery of fields into orthomosaics without acreage limitsnot FarmWorks
- Generating vegetation indices and crop health maps from aerial surveysnot FarmWorks
- Producing variable rate prescription maps for exporting to farm machinerynot FarmWorks
- Agronomists producing crop scouting reports from drone flightsnot FarmWorks
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FarmWorks
- No pricing published on website - contact required
- NEXT Farming solution only available in Europe
- Retrofit technology requires local dealer support
- Compatibility tied to specific equipment and dealer network
Pix4Dfields
- Satellite imagery is sold as separate credit packages on top of the subscription, with only 100 free credits included per year
- Monthly billing is listed at $165.83 per month against $1,990 for a year, so paying monthly costs substantially more
- The software runs only on Windows and macOS, with no Linux build
Pricing, plan by plan
FarmWorks
$29/month- Accounting$499/year
- Farm accounting
- Reports
- Inventory
- Complete Suite$999/year
- All modules
- Mapping
- Livestock
Pix4Dfields
$330/month- Monthly$330/month
- RGB & multispectral processing
- Vegetation indices
- Zonation maps
- Annual$2640/year
- Everything in Monthly
- 33% savings
- Priority support
- Perpetual$5500/one-time
- Lifetime license
- 1 year updates
- Local processing
Which should you pick?
Choose FarmWorks if
- You need farm accounting.
- You work on Web, Windows.
- You also want field records.
Choose Pix4Dfields if
- You need orthomosaic generation.
- You work on Windows, Ios.
- You also want ndvi & vegetation indices.
Questions people ask
- Is FarmWorks or Pix4Dfields better?
- Neither clearly leads. FarmWorks starts at $29/month and Pix4Dfields at $330/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FarmWorks or Pix4Dfields?
- FarmWorks starts at $29/month and Pix4Dfields at $330/month.
- Does FarmWorks or Pix4Dfields run on more platforms?
- FarmWorks runs on Web, Windows. Pix4Dfields runs on Windows, Ios.
- What is FarmWorks best used for?
- FarmWorks is most often used for retrofit precision agriculture equipment across any machinery brand, field operation management and in-field platform planning, agronomic data visualization with 20|20 analytics platform, autonomous grain cart operations with outrun technology. Of those, retrofit precision agriculture equipment across any machinery brand and field operation management and in-field platform planning are not what Pix4Dfields is typically brought in for.
- What can FarmWorks do that Pix4Dfields cannot?
- FarmWorks covers Farm accounting, Field records, Livestock management, Mapping. Pix4Dfields covers Orthomosaic generation, NDVI & vegetation indices, Multispectral processing, Zonation mapping. Both handle Trimble, SSL, Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
FarmWorks: How much do PTx precision agriculture solutions cost?
PTx does not publish pricing on their website. Contact information and dealer locators are available for pricing inquiries.
SourcePix4Dfields: How much does PIX4Dfields cost?
PIX4Dfields costs $111 per month for a monthly subscription plan. The software offers actionable data and insights from drone imagery for high efficiency and productivity in precision agriculture. Source: https://pix4d.com/pricing
SourceFarmWorks: What equipment does PTx support?
PTx offers brand-agnostic retrofit solutions compatible with planters, seeders, drills, sprayers, fertilizer applicators, harvesters, and tillage equipment regardless of brand or model.
SourcePix4Dfields: Does PIX4Dfields offer a free trial?
Yes, PIX4Dfields provides a free 15-day trial that requires no credit card to start. You can cancel before renewal without incurring charges, though no refunds are issued upon cancellation. Source: https://pix4d.com/pricing
SourceFarmWorks: Is NEXT Farming available worldwide?
No, NEXT Farming is only available in Europe. Other PTx solutions like Precision-IQ, 20|20, and OutRun are available in other regions.
SourcePix4Dfields: Can I add cloud processing credits to PIX4Dfields?
Yes, PIX4Dfields subscriptions allow you to add cloud processing credits to your account for additional image processing beyond the standard monthly allocation. Credits can be purchased as needed. Source: https://pix4d.com/pricing
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