DropControl
DropControl: Monitor field conditions and automate irrigation through web and mobile apps. Ranked #10 of 57 in Irrigation Management Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for farms scaling from monitoring to automated control.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFarms scaling from monitoring to automated control
- Free planYes
- Soil moisture controlYes
- Founded2011 · Chile
- Facts checked14 Nov 2026
Where it wins
- Free version includes monitoring and remote irrigation control
- Automates irrigation and fertigation by field block
- Open API supports third-party sensors and water-use tracking
Where it doesn't
- Automated control requires WiseConn hardware and compatible sensors
- Hardware is quoted per project
- Platform subscriptions are annual and charged per node
Our verdict on DropControl
DropControl is WiseConn’s cloud-based irrigation management platform for growers and farm teams. It combines soil-moisture, weather, and irrigation data for monitoring and analysis, with remote control of irrigation schedules and equipment. Web, iOS, and Android access supports teams monitoring fields and managing irrigation beyond a desktop. Its free version offers a way to begin with monitoring and control before expanding automation.
Its breadth is centered on field-level irrigation: users can map zones, track water use, receive real-time alerts, and manage irrigation and fertigation. Automated operation can be set by field block, using WiseConn hardware alongside compatible soil-moisture probes, weather stations, and other open-protocol sensors. The open API and integrations with providers including Sentek, CropX, Meter Group, and Phytech make it relevant to farms bringing sensor systems into a shared workflow. Farms seeking general-purpose farm management software may find this irrigation focus too narrow.
The commercial model combines hardware quoted per project with an annual platform subscription charged per node. The platform is sold through a distributor network, and support channels include tickets and documentation. The published material describes a limited free version, while an older catalog refers to equipment including a free plan for life; prospective buyers should clarify the applicable offer with a distributor. DropControl fits farms that want to start with monitoring and move toward sensor-connected irrigation automation. Farms that do not want project-quoted hardware or recurring per-node subscriptions should consider alternatives that match those purchasing preferences.
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DropControl fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Soil moisture control | Yes |
| Remote system control | Yes |
| Automated scheduling | Yes |
| Water-use tracking | Yes |
| Supported system types | Drip irrigation; pumps and valves; soil-moisture probes; weather stations; other open-protocol sensors |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: Sentek, Meter Group (Teros, PHYTOS), CropX, AquaFlex, Enviropro, Davis Instruments … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | wiseconn.com |
| Facts checked | 14 Nov 2026 |
DropControl integrations
DropControl lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Sentek
- Meter Group (Teros, PHYTOS)
- CropX
- AquaFlex
- Enviropro
- Davis Instruments
- iMetOS
- Planet
- Sentinel
- Phytech
- Farmit
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Alternatives to DropControl
- Xylem Vue AgrotwinCentralizes irrigation monitoring, scheduling, and remote control for complex farm networks.9.3
- GrowSphereSensor-informed irrigation and fertigation management with remote controller operation.9.1
- Lindsay FieldNETRemote pivot and lateral control with soil-moisture monitoring and irrigation guidance.8.9
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