Comparison with Similar Sensors
Similar Sensors
Open-Source LoRaWAN sensor with a rechargeable battery. Very similar to Fencyboy.
DIY for less than 100€
Parts need to be ordered, assembled and programmed manually. Only measures every ~10 minutes (not every pulse).
LoRaWAN based sensor
$500 AUD
Cables can easily be unplugged by animals or intruders.
GSM based sensor.
around 249€
Only 2 months on battery (external solar panel possible) and paid cloud subscription
A 4G/5G based sensor with GPS and the ability to switch an external fence energizer on and off.
starting at 450€
Proprietary web dashboard.
A LoRaWAN based sensor with GPS and an app for configuration via Bluetooth.
399€
The internal battery only lasts for a few months but is rechargeable from solar or externally. Additionally, MOQ is 10 units.
Base station with radio connection to several sensor nodes.
starting at 430€
Proprietary Wifi gateway with proprietary cloud
A LoRaWAN or NB-IoT based voltage sensor.
~370€
Requires a Farmo subscription.
A NB-IoT based sensor with 3yrs – 5yrs of battery life
$350.00
Additional connectivity Fee + Looks like a proprietary web dashboard.
Small battery powered sensor with NB-IoT connectivity and custom app (free to use).
195€
Powered by two AA batteries that last for one season.
Small solar powered sensor with NB-IoT connectivity. Also known as FenceGuard.
around 249€
Requires NB-IoT coverage and cloud subscription. No longer available (2025).
A LoRaWAN based sensor that measures the fence voltage without a direct electrical cable connection. It uses an inductive measurement technique.
299€
Inaccurate inductive voltage measurement. Offers only average voltage. Has a hole in the enclosure (waterproof?). No longer available (2025).
Small form factor fence monitor with standard AA batteries that are good for over a year.
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No longer available (2025).
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