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AccuWeather vs DTN Weather

AccuWeather logo

AccuWeather

Weather & Environment

Superior accuracy with proprietary RealFeel technology

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DTN Weather logo

DTN Weather

Weather & Environment

Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy

From
On request
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 Weather dTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: AccuWeather covers RealFeel temperature, DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AccuWeather and DTN Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where AccuWeather and DTN Weather differ
AttributeAccuWeatherDTN Weather
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOSWeb, Api, Mobile
Founded19621984

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).

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
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality
  • Smart TV apps
  • Automotive
  • Smart speakers

Only in DTN Weather

  • Precision forecasts
  • Agricultural weather
  • Energy forecasting
  • Risk analysis
  • Historical data
  • Enterprise APIs
  • Custom integrations
  • Data feeds

Both cover

  • Web 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 Weather
  • Getting severe weather alerts and notificationsnot DTN Weather
  • Viewing extended daily/hourly forecasts for trip planningnot DTN Weather
  • Building weather-driven features into third-party apps via the Core Weather APInot DTN Weather
  • Ad-free or premium in-app weather viewing via AccuWeather Premium/Premium+ subscriptionsnot DTN Weather

DTN Weather

  • Professional weather data for aviation operationsnot AccuWeather
  • Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot AccuWeather
  • Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot AccuWeather
  • 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot 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 Weather

  • DTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
  • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
  • Any unused portion of the 30 day free trial is forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
  • DTN Ag Weather Tools pricing stated in the App Store listing as $16.99 for one month or $169.99 for a full year (USD)

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 Weather

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.

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 Weather if

  • You need precision forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
  • You also want agricultural weather.
DTN Weather review

Questions people ask

Is AccuWeather or DTN Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. AccuWeather starts at Free and DTN Weather at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AccuWeather or DTN Weather?
AccuWeather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AccuWeather and On request for DTN Weather.
Does AccuWeather or DTN Weather run on more platforms?
AccuWeather runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS. DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
Can I use AccuWeather for free?
Yes. AccuWeather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN Weather starts at On request.
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 Weather is typically brought in for.
What can AccuWeather do that DTN Weather cannot?
AccuWeather covers RealFeel temperature, MinuteCast, 45-day forecasts, Severe weather alerts. DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. Both handle Web support.
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