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Reinke ReinCloud vs Valley Irrigation

Reinke ReinCloud logo

Reinke ReinCloud

Agriculture

Remote centre pivot control that is priced by the data device on the pivot, not by the acre

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Valley Irrigation logo

Valley Irrigation

Agriculture

Smart irrigation management systems

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Reinke ReinCloud subscriptions are charged per data collection device, so cost scales linearly with pivot count and a fifteen-machine operation pays fifteen subscriptions for one farm.; Valley Irrigation the technology products are tied to Valley irrigation hardware such as center pivots and ICON control panels rather than sold as standalone software
  • They diverge on capability: Reinke ReinCloud covers Remote pivot control, Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Reinke ReinCloud and Valley Irrigation actually diverge.

Attributes where Reinke ReinCloud and Valley Irrigation differ
AttributeReinke ReinCloudValley Irrigation
Starting priceOn request$29/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Hardware
FoundedUnknown1946

Identical on both: 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 Reinke ReinCloud

  • Remote pivot control
  • Position and status monitoring
  • Fault alerts
  • Water application records
  • Multi-machine dashboard
  • Scheduling
  • Dealer diagnostics

Only in Valley Irrigation

  • Remote monitoring
  • GPS guidance
  • Water management
  • Pump control
  • Climate FieldView
  • John Deere
  • Soil sensors
  • SSL

Both cover

  • Variable rate irrigation

What people use each for

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

Reinke ReinCloud

  • A farm with pivots spread across thirty miles of ground that currently drives to each panel after a stormnot Valley Irrigation
  • An operator who needs to shut a pivot down at 2am when pressure drops rather than losing a night of waternot Valley Irrigation
  • A grower under a water allocation who needs applied depth records per passnot Valley Irrigation
  • A dealer diagnosing a fault remotely before deciding whether to send a trucknot Valley Irrigation

Valley Irrigation

  • Remotely monitoring and controlling center pivot irrigation machinesnot Reinke ReinCloud
  • Variable rate irrigation applying different water depths across a fieldnot Reinke ReinCloud
  • Diagnosing pivot faults and pump status without driving to the fieldnot Reinke ReinCloud

Where each one falls short

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

Reinke ReinCloud

  • Subscriptions are charged per data collection device, so cost scales linearly with pivot count and a fifteen-machine operation pays fifteen subscriptions for one farm.
  • What ReinCloud can do is dictated by the RPM panel generation on each pivot, and variable rate needs an RPM Preferred or AnnexPF panel, so unlocking features on older machines means a field electrical upgrade rather than a software purchase.
  • It manages Reinke equipment only, so a farm that has bought pivots from more than one manufacturer over the years runs a separate app per brand with no combined water record.
  • No pricing is published; subscriptions are quoted through dealers, which means neighbouring farms can be paying different rates for identical hardware with no way to check.
  • Reinke is a privately held family manufacturer competing on software against Lindsay and Valmont, both listed companies with far larger digital budgets, so feature pace in the app lags what the bigger two ship.

Valley Irrigation

  • The technology products are tied to Valley irrigation hardware such as center pivots and ICON control panels rather than sold as standalone software
  • No price is published for any product; the site routes buyers to a Get a Quote form and to local dealers

Pricing, plan by plan

Reinke ReinCloud

On request
  • ReinCloud$undefined/year
    • Priced per data collection device on each machine
    • Annual and period-based subscription options
    • Capability depends on the RPM panel generation fitted

Valley Irrigation

$29/month
  • BaseStation3$1200/year
    • Remote monitoring
    • Basic control
    • Alerts
  • AgSense$2000/year
    • Full VRI
    • Advanced analytics
    • API

Which should you pick?

Choose Reinke ReinCloud if

  • You need remote pivot control.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want position and status monitoring.
Reinke ReinCloud review

Choose Valley Irrigation if

  • You need remote monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want gps guidance.
Valley Irrigation review

Questions people ask

Is Reinke ReinCloud or Valley Irrigation better?
Neither clearly leads. Reinke ReinCloud starts at On request and Valley Irrigation at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Reinke ReinCloud or Valley Irrigation?
Reinke ReinCloud starts at On request and Valley Irrigation at $29/month.
Does Reinke ReinCloud or Valley Irrigation run on more platforms?
Reinke ReinCloud runs on Web, iOS, Android. Valley Irrigation runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
What is Reinke ReinCloud best used for?
Reinke ReinCloud is most often used for a farm with pivots spread across thirty miles of ground that currently drives to each panel after a storm, an operator who needs to shut a pivot down at 2am when pressure drops rather than losing a night of water, a grower under a water allocation who needs applied depth records per pass, a dealer diagnosing a fault remotely before deciding whether to send a truck. Of those, a farm with pivots spread across thirty miles of ground that currently drives to each panel after a storm and an operator who needs to shut a pivot down at 2am when pressure drops rather than losing a night of water are not what Valley Irrigation is typically brought in for.
What can Reinke ReinCloud do that Valley Irrigation cannot?
Reinke ReinCloud covers Remote pivot control, Position and status monitoring, Fault alerts, Water application records. Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring, GPS guidance, Water management, Pump control. Both handle Variable rate irrigation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Reinke ReinCloud: How is ReinCloud priced?

Per data collection device on each machine, with annual and period-based subscription options quoted through dealers. Reinke publishes no rates.

Valley Irrigation: Does Valley Irrigation publish pricing on their website?

No, Valley Irrigation does not display pricing publicly. The company directs customers to work with local dealers who 'can give you the best advice on which irrigation equipment and options are right for you.'

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Reinke ReinCloud: Can I run variable rate irrigation?

Only with an RPM Preferred or RPM AnnexPF panel. The Advanced Plus panel supports ReinCloud remote access but not the same variable rate capability.

Valley Irrigation: How do I get a quote for Valley Irrigation equipment?

You can request a quote directly through their 'Get a Quote' link on their website, find a local dealer using their dealer locator, or contact them at (402) 359-2201 or [email protected].

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Reinke ReinCloud: Does it control non-Reinke pivots?

No. It is tied to Reinke RPM panels.

Valley Irrigation: Does Valley Irrigation sell directly to customers or only through dealers?

Valley Irrigation emphasizes working with local dealers rather than direct sales. Their website states that customers should connect with regional representatives for equipment recommendations and pricing discussions.

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Reinke ReinCloud: What happens if the subscription lapses?

The pivot keeps irrigating from its panel, but remote monitoring and control stop, which is the function you bought it for.

Valley Irrigation: What support channels are available for existing customers?

Existing customers can reach AgSense technical support at 1-888-223-0595 for assistance with irrigation systems and equipment.

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