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Granular vs The Weather Channel

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Granular

Software

Farm management software for profitable farming

From
$1200/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Weather Channel logo

The Weather Channel

Software

America's most trusted weather source with real-time forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only The Weather Channel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Granular granular is now Granular Insights, a Corteva-owned farm management app; granular.ag is a login-gated JavaScript application requiring browser support (Chrome or Safari), not a marketing site, and support is routed only through Corteva Digital Support rather than a public pricing page.; The Weather Channel premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • They diverge on capability: Granular covers Farm financial management, The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Granular and The Weather Channel actually diverge.

Attributes where Granular and The Weather Channel differ
AttributeGranularThe Weather Channel
Starting price$1200/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiiOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku
Founded20141982

Identical on both: 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 Granular

  • Farm financial management
  • Field activity tracking
  • Yield analytics
  • Satellite imagery
  • Crop planning
  • Input management
  • Labor tracking
  • Multi-farm dashboard

Only in The Weather Channel

  • 10-day forecasts
  • Hourly predictions
  • Interactive radar
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality index
  • Smart home devices
  • Connected cars
  • Wearables

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Granular

  • Farm profitability analysisnot The Weather Channel
  • Crop planningnot The Weather Channel
  • Resource allocationnot The Weather Channel
  • Financial reportingnot The Weather Channel
  • Multi-farm managementnot The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel

  • Checking daily and 10-day local weather forecastsnot Granular
  • Tracking storms and hurricanes via Storm Radarnot Granular
  • Viewing weather radar mapsnot Granular
  • Getting severe weather alertsnot Granular
  • Accessing weather news and video content on weather.comnot Granular

Where each one falls short

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

Granular

  • Granular is now Granular Insights, a Corteva-owned farm management app; granular.ag is a login-gated JavaScript application requiring browser support (Chrome or Safari), not a marketing site, and support is routed only through Corteva Digital Support rather than a public pricing page.

The Weather Channel

  • Premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • Premium subscription required for advanced radar customization
  • Premium perks tied to partner deals which may change

Pricing, plan by plan

Granular

$1200/year
  • Granular Business$1200/year
    • Field management
    • Financial tracking
    • Activity planning
  • Granular Insights$2400/year
    • Everything in Business
    • Satellite imagery
    • Yield analytics
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Everything in Insights
    • Multi-farm management
    • Custom integrations

The Weather Channel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Rain radar and storm tracker
    • Allergy tracker
    • 24-hour future radar
  • Premium$29.99/year
    • All free features
    • Premium perks program (up to USD 187 value)
    • 18Birdies golf app access (30% off plus free week)

Which should you pick?

Choose Granular if

  • You need farm financial management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want field activity tracking.
Granular review

Choose The Weather Channel if

  • You need 10-day forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
  • You also want hourly predictions.
The Weather Channel review

Questions people ask

Is Granular or The Weather Channel better?
Neither clearly leads. Granular starts at $1200/year and The Weather Channel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Granular or The Weather Channel?
The Weather Channel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1200/year for Granular and Free for The Weather Channel.
Does Granular or The Weather Channel run on more platforms?
Granular runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. The Weather Channel runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
Can I use The Weather Channel for free?
Yes. The Weather Channel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Granular starts at $1200/year.
What is Granular best used for?
Granular is most often used for farm profitability analysis, crop planning, resource allocation, financial reporting. Of those, farm profitability analysis and crop planning are not what The Weather Channel is typically brought in for.
What can Granular do that The Weather Channel cannot?
Granular covers Farm financial management, Field activity tracking, Yield analytics, Satellite imagery. The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts, Hourly predictions, Interactive radar, Severe weather alerts. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Weather Channel: What is the cost of The Weather Channel Premium?

The Weather Channel Premium subscription costs USD 29.99 annually with a 7-day free trial before the annual charge is applied.

Source
The Weather Channel: What premium features are included?

The Weather Channel Premium includes premium perks program offering up to USD 187 in partner deals, access to 18Birdies golf app (30% off plus free week), and professional-grade customizable radar with high-resolution single-site radar on iOS and macOS devices.

Source
The Weather Channel: What are the free features available?

Free features include rain radar, storm tracker, allergy tracker, 24-hour future radar, storm alerts, Feels Like temperature, hourly and daily forecasts, weather widgets with dark mode support, and air quality monitoring.

The Weather Channel: What devices are supported?

The Weather Channel app is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, and other streaming platforms.

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