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AccuWeather vs DTN

AccuWeather logo

AccuWeather

Weather

Superior accuracy with proprietary RealFeel technology

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DTN logo

DTN

Maritime

Weather, markets, and agronomic intelligence

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AccuWeather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AccuWeather free API tier limited to 500 calls/day (14-day trial), forcing quick upgrade to paid plans; DTN no pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team
  • They diverge on capability: AccuWeather covers RealFeel temperature, DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AccuWeather and DTN actually diverge.

Attributes where AccuWeather and DTN differ
AttributeAccuWeatherDTN
Starting priceFree$50/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOSWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryWeatherMaritime
Founded19621984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 AccuWeather

  • RealFeel temperature
  • MinuteCast
  • 45-day forecasts
  • Air quality
  • Smart TV apps
  • Automotive
  • Smart speakers
  • Wearables support

Only in DTN

  • Hyperlocal weather forecasts
  • Commodity market data
  • Agronomic insights
  • Crop condition reports
  • Historical data analysis
  • Custom notifications
  • Mobile applications
  • Farm management software

Both cover

  • Severe weather alerts
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

AccuWeather

  • Checking hyperlocal current conditions and minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts (MinuteCast)not DTN
  • Getting severe weather alerts and notificationsnot DTN
  • Viewing extended daily/hourly forecasts for trip planningnot DTN
  • Building weather-driven features into third-party apps via the Core Weather APInot DTN
  • Ad-free or premium in-app weather viewing via AccuWeather Premium/Premium+ subscriptionsnot DTN

DTN

  • Weather planningnot AccuWeather
  • Market monitoringnot AccuWeather
  • Grain marketingnot AccuWeather
  • Risk managementnot AccuWeather
  • Spray timingnot AccuWeather

Where each one falls short

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

AccuWeather

  • Free API tier limited to 500 calls/day (14-day trial), forcing quick upgrade to paid plans
  • Entry paid API tier (Starter, $2/month) capped at 15,000 monthly calls with only Current Conditions and 5-day Forecast
  • Higher-tier forecast features (72-hour/10-day/120-hour/15-day forecasts, Alerts, Imagery) gated behind Prime ($250/mo) and Elite ($500/mo) API plans
  • Consumer app requires iOS 17 / iPadOS 17 / macOS 14 or later, excluding older Apple devices

DTN

  • No pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team
  • Customized pricing model makes comparison difficult without direct vendor engagement

Pricing, plan by plan

AccuWeather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 500 daily API calls (14-day trial)
  • AccuWeather Premium$1.99/month
  • AccuWeather Premium+$4.99/month

DTN

$50/month
  • DTN Ag Weather$50/month
    • Hyperlocal weather
    • Hourly forecasts
    • Radar & maps
  • DTN ProphetX$150/month
    • Weather + markets
    • Commodity prices
    • Futures & options
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • API access
    • Custom integrations
    • Historical data

Which should you pick?

Choose AccuWeather if

  • You need realfeel temperature.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS.
  • You also want minutecast.
AccuWeather review

Choose DTN if

  • You need hyperlocal weather forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want commodity market data.
DTN review

Questions people ask

Is AccuWeather or DTN better?
Neither clearly leads. AccuWeather starts at Free and DTN at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AccuWeather or DTN?
AccuWeather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AccuWeather and $50/month for DTN.
Does AccuWeather or DTN run on more platforms?
AccuWeather runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS. DTN runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use AccuWeather for free?
Yes. AccuWeather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN starts at $50/month.
What is AccuWeather best used for?
AccuWeather is most often used for checking hyperlocal current conditions and minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts (minutecast), getting severe weather alerts and notifications, viewing extended daily/hourly forecasts for trip planning, building weather-driven features into third-party apps via the core weather api. Of those, checking hyperlocal current conditions and minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts (minutecast) and getting severe weather alerts and notifications are not what DTN is typically brought in for.
What can AccuWeather do that DTN cannot?
AccuWeather covers RealFeel temperature, MinuteCast, 45-day forecasts, Air quality. DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Commodity market data, Agronomic insights, Crop condition reports. Both handle Severe weather alerts, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DTN: How much does DTN cost?

DTN does not publish pricing on their website. The company uses a custom pricing model where costs vary by industry vertical (agriculture, aviation, refined fuels, utilities, marine & offshore) and specific solution requirements. Interested customers must contact their sales team through the 'Talk With an Expert' form for pricing information.

Source
DTN: What is DTN's pricing model?

DTN offers industry-specific solutions with custom pricing based on client needs and deployment model. The company does not use standard tiered pricing or publicly available rate cards.

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