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Taranis vs Valley Irrigation

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Taranis

Agriculture

AI-powered crop intelligence platform

From
$5/acre/year
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: Taranis pricing is by quote only, with no rate, per acre figure or minimum published; the only route to a price is a Get a Demo request; 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: Taranis covers Ultra-high resolution imagery, Valley Irrigation covers Remote monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Taranis and Valley Irrigation differ
AttributeTaranisValley Irrigation
Starting price$5/acre/year$29/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android, Hardware
Founded20151946

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 Taranis

  • Ultra-high resolution imagery
  • AI insect detection
  • Disease identification
  • Weed pressure mapping
  • Nutrient deficiency analysis
  • Stand & emergence counts
  • Prescription maps
  • Mobile scouting app

Only in Valley Irrigation

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

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Taranis

  • Leaf-level crop scouting from submillimeter resolution drone imagerynot Valley Irrigation
  • Agronomic advisors documenting in-season crop issues for grower customersnot Valley Irrigation
  • Detecting weeds, insects and disease across whole fields without walking themnot Valley Irrigation

Valley Irrigation

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

Where each one falls short

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

Taranis

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, per acre figure or minimum published; the only route to a price is a Get a Demo request
  • Insights depend on Taranis flying drones over the acres in question rather than on grower-supplied data
  • The product is positioned for agronomic advisors serving growers rather than for direct grower purchase

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

Taranis

$5/acre/year
  • Scout$5/acre/year
    • AI pest detection
    • Disease identification
    • Weed mapping
  • Scout Plus$8/acre/year
    • Everything in Scout
    • Stand counts
    • Nutrient deficiency
  • Enterprise$undefined/acre/year
    • Everything in Scout Plus
    • Custom models
    • API access

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 Taranis if

  • You need ultra-high resolution imagery.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want ai insect detection.
Taranis review

Choose Valley Irrigation if

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

Questions people ask

Is Taranis or Valley Irrigation better?
Neither clearly leads. Taranis starts at $5/acre/year and Valley Irrigation at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Taranis or Valley Irrigation?
Taranis starts at $5/acre/year and Valley Irrigation at $29/month.
Does Taranis or Valley Irrigation run on more platforms?
Taranis runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Valley Irrigation runs on Web, Ios, Android, Hardware.
What is Taranis best used for?
Taranis is most often used for leaf-level crop scouting from submillimeter resolution drone imagery, agronomic advisors documenting in-season crop issues for grower customers, detecting weeds, insects and disease across whole fields without walking them. Of those, leaf-level crop scouting from submillimeter resolution drone imagery and agronomic advisors documenting in-season crop issues for grower customers are not what Valley Irrigation is typically brought in for.
What can Taranis do that Valley Irrigation cannot?
Taranis covers Ultra-high resolution imagery, AI insect detection, Disease identification, Weed pressure mapping. 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

Taranis: How much does Taranis cost?

Taranis does not publish pricing on its website. Three service plans (Advanced+, Elite+, Pro+) are described, but customers must contact the company for pricing details.

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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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Taranis: What is included in Taranis plans?

Taranis plans include features like satellite monitoring, AI-driven leaf-level insights, seasonal analysis, historic data access, and 24/7 support, but pricing and plan-specific details require contacting sales.

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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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