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Sentera vs Valley Irrigation

Sentera logo

Sentera

Agriculture

Precision agriculture sensors and analytics

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Valley Irrigation logo

Valley Irrigation

Agriculture

Smart irrigation management systems

From
$29/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Sentera the offering bundles Sentera sensor hardware with the software, with hardware covered by separate Hardware and Services Addenda to the master agreement; 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: Sentera covers Multispectral imaging, Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sentera and Valley Irrigation actually diverge.

Attributes where Sentera and Valley Irrigation differ
AttributeSenteraValley Irrigation
Founded20141946

Identical on both: starting price ($29/month), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Hardware), 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 Sentera

  • Multispectral imaging
  • Stand counts
  • Weed detection
  • Crop stress analysis
  • Variable rate prescriptions
  • DJI
  • GDPR

Only in Valley Irrigation

  • Remote monitoring
  • Variable rate irrigation
  • GPS guidance
  • Water management
  • Pump control
  • Soil sensors
  • Encrypted

Both cover

  • John Deere
  • Climate FieldView
  • SSL
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Hardware support

What people use each for

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

Sentera

  • Capturing multispectral and high-resolution aerial imagery of fieldsnot Valley Irrigation
  • Turning drone imagery into stand counts and crop health analytics in FieldAgentnot Valley Irrigation
  • Generating variable rate prescriptions with SmartScriptnot Valley Irrigation

Valley Irrigation

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

Where each one falls short

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

Sentera

  • The offering bundles Sentera sensor hardware with the software, with hardware covered by separate Hardware and Services Addenda to the master agreement
  • No price, rate or minimum is published anywhere on the site

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

Sentera

$29/month
  • Scout$1500/year
    • Basic analytics
    • NDVI maps
    • 5000 acres
  • Advanced$5000/year
    • Full analytics
    • Stand counts
    • Unlimited acres

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 Sentera if

  • You need multispectral imaging.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want stand counts.

Choose Valley Irrigation if

  • You need remote monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want variable rate irrigation.

Questions people ask

Is Sentera or Valley Irrigation better?
Neither clearly leads. Sentera starts at $29/month and Valley Irrigation at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sentera or Valley Irrigation?
Sentera starts at $29/month and Valley Irrigation at $29/month.
Does Sentera or Valley Irrigation run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Sentera best used for?
Sentera is most often used for capturing multispectral and high-resolution aerial imagery of fields, turning drone imagery into stand counts and crop health analytics in fieldagent, generating variable rate prescriptions with smartscript. Of those, capturing multispectral and high-resolution aerial imagery of fields and turning drone imagery into stand counts and crop health analytics in fieldagent are not what Valley Irrigation is typically brought in for.
What can Sentera do that Valley Irrigation cannot?
Sentera covers Multispectral imaging, Stand counts, Weed detection, Crop stress analysis. Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring, Variable rate irrigation, GPS guidance, Water management. Both handle John Deere, Climate FieldView, SSL, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sentera: How much does Sentera cost?

Sentera does not publish pricing on their website. The company describes solutions as scalable and affordable but requires direct contact for specific pricing. Customers can call 1-844-SENTERA or use the contact page.

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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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Sentera: How can I get a Sentera pricing quote?

You can contact Sentera directly at 1-844-SENTERA or through their contact page. You can also log into FieldAgent or explore the product catalog and mission calculator for more information about specific offerings.

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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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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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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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