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Netafim NetBeat vs Savant

Netafim NetBeat logo

Netafim NetBeat

Agriculture

Irrigation and fertigation control that only runs on Netafim NetMCU controllers in the field

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Savant logo

Savant

Smart Home

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Netafim NetBeat netBeat runs on Netafim NetMCU hardware, so a grower with a functioning controller from another manufacturer has to replace working equipment to adopt it rather than adding software.; Savant no pricing published on website or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Netafim NetBeat covers NetMCU controller, Savant covers Customizable.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Netafim NetBeat and Savant actually diverge.

Attributes where Netafim NetBeat and Savant differ
AttributeNetafim NetBeatSavant
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
CategoryAgricultureSmart Home
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Netafim NetBeat

  • NetMCU controller
  • NetRTU remote units
  • Irrigation model
  • Fertigation control
  • Flow and pressure monitoring
  • Soil moisture integration
  • Remote valve control
  • Alerts and reporting

Only in Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app
  • Touchscreens

What people use each for

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

Netafim NetBeat

  • A new orchard planting Netafim drip that wants scheduling and fertigation designed in from the startnot Savant
  • A grower under a water allocation who needs per-block application records for the regulatornot Savant
  • A vine operation trying to reduce fertiliser cost by dosing to crop stage rather than a fixed programmenot Savant
  • A block with a persistent emitter clogging problem where flow deviation alerts find it before yield dropsnot Savant

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot Netafim NetBeat
  • Climate controlnot Netafim NetBeat
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot Netafim NetBeat
  • Energy management and monitoringnot Netafim NetBeat

Where each one falls short

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

Netafim NetBeat

  • NetBeat runs on Netafim NetMCU hardware, so a grower with a functioning controller from another manufacturer has to replace working equipment to adopt it rather than adding software.
  • NetRTU units communicate over Netafim’s own LoRa implementation, which means expanding sensing later means buying Netafim radios rather than the cheapest compatible sensor on the market.
  • No pricing is published in any market and the platform is sold as part of a system design, so growers cannot compare the software cost against rivals without commissioning a design.
  • Netafim is majority owned by Orbia, a Mexican-listed polymers and infrastructure group, so the digital product competes for investment against pipe manufacturing and building materials rather than being the parent’s core business.
  • Availability and support depth vary sharply by country: strong in Israel, India, Australia and parts of Europe, much thinner in North America, so a grower’s experience depends on whether a competent local Netafim team exists.

Savant

  • No pricing published on website or pricing page
  • Requires contacting sales or using dealer locator for quotes
  • Business model not clearly specified (appears to be premium consumer product)

Pricing, plan by plan

Netafim NetBeat

On request
  • NetBeat$undefined/year
    • Requires NetMCU field controller
    • NetRTU remote terminal units per monitored or controlled point
    • Monitor, analyse and automate modules

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Netafim NetBeat if

  • You need netmcu controller.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want netrtu remote units.
Netafim NetBeat review

Choose Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.
Savant review

Questions people ask

Is Netafim NetBeat or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. Netafim NetBeat starts at On request and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Netafim NetBeat or Savant?
Netafim NetBeat starts at On request and Savant at On request.
Does Netafim NetBeat or Savant run on more platforms?
Netafim NetBeat runs on Web, iOS, Android. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Netafim NetBeat best used for?
Netafim NetBeat is most often used for a new orchard planting netafim drip that wants scheduling and fertigation designed in from the start, a grower under a water allocation who needs per-block application records for the regulator, a vine operation trying to reduce fertiliser cost by dosing to crop stage rather than a fixed programme, a block with a persistent emitter clogging problem where flow deviation alerts find it before yield drops. Of those, a new orchard planting netafim drip that wants scheduling and fertigation designed in from the start and a grower under a water allocation who needs per-block application records for the regulator are not what Savant is typically brought in for.
What can Netafim NetBeat do that Savant cannot?
Netafim NetBeat covers NetMCU controller, NetRTU remote units, Irrigation model, Fertigation control. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Netafim NetBeat: Can I use NetBeat with a controller I already own?

No. It requires Netafim’s NetMCU controller, with NetRTU units for distributed sensing and valve control.

Savant: How much does Savant cost?

Savant does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must contact the sales team or use the dealer locator to request quotes.

Source
Netafim NetBeat: Is NetBeat sold as a standalone subscription?

Not in practice. It is quoted as part of an irrigation system design by a local Netafim office, with no published rate card.

Savant: How does Savant pricing work?

Savant appears to use a custom quote model. Interested customers are directed to a 'Get Smart Consultation' or dealer locator rather than self-serve purchasing.

Source
Netafim NetBeat: Who owns Netafim?

Orbia, the Mexican-listed materials and infrastructure group, holds the majority. That shapes how much investment the digital line attracts.

Netafim NetBeat: Does it handle fertigation as well as irrigation?

Yes, injection scheduling and dosing run off the same crop and soil model as water application.

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