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Aeris Weather vs Atmotube

Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Software

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Atmotube logo

Atmotube

Software

Portable air quality monitor for on-the-go tracking

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Aeris Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Aeris Weather aerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala; Atmotube a hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • They diverge on capability: Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Atmotube covers Portable design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aeris Weather and Atmotube actually diverge.

Attributes where Aeris Weather and Atmotube differ
AttributeAeris WeatherAtmotube
Starting priceFree$179/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileIos, Android, Hardware
Founded20112015

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

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 Aeris Weather

  • Weather API
  • Interactive maps
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Tropical data
  • Historical records
  • REST API
  • Mapping SDKs
  • Mobile SDKs

Only in Atmotube

  • Portable design
  • PM1/2.5/10 sensors
  • VOC detection
  • Temperature/humidity
  • GPS tracking
  • Mobile app
  • PlanetWatch
  • Data export

What people use each for

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

Aeris Weather

  • Adding weather data to an application through a REST APInot Atmotube
  • Rendering weather map layers with the MapsGL SDKnot Atmotube
  • High volume weather data feeds for commercial forecasting productsnot Atmotube

Atmotube

  • Personal exposure tracking for PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 while moving aroundnot Aeris Weather
  • Indoor air quality monitoring for CO2 and VOCsnot Aeris Weather
  • Commercial building air quality dashboards with Atmocubenot Aeris Weather
  • Noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in officesnot Aeris Weather

Where each one falls short

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

Aeris Weather

  • AerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala
  • The free Developer tier is capped at 15,000 API accesses per month and the service pauses once the limit is reached
  • The Developer tier gets community support only
  • The self-serve paid subscription is EUR 300 per month for 1,000,000 accesses per month
  • Anything beyond 1,000,000 accesses per month requires contacting sales for a custom arrangement
  • Dedicated support and custom SLA guarantees are enterprise only
  • Free tier usage resets on the account creation date rather than the calendar month

Atmotube

  • A hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • Prices are not shown on the main site and sit in a separate store
  • The two devices measure different things, with formaldehyde, light and noise on Atmocube only

Pricing, plan by plan

Aeris Weather

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • 1,000 calls/day
    • Basic data
    • Maps
  • Professional$100/month
    • Unlimited calls
    • All data
    • Premium support

Atmotube

$179/one-time
  • Atmotube Pro$179/one-time
    • PM sensors
    • VOC detection
    • Bluetooth

Which should you pick?

Choose Aeris Weather if

  • You need weather api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want interactive maps.
Aeris Weather review

Choose Atmotube if

  • You need portable design.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want pm1/2.5/10 sensors.
Atmotube review

Questions people ask

Is Aeris Weather or Atmotube better?
Neither clearly leads. Aeris Weather starts at Free and Atmotube at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aeris Weather or Atmotube?
Aeris Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aeris Weather and $179/one-time for Atmotube.
Does Aeris Weather or Atmotube run on more platforms?
Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile. Atmotube runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
Yes. Aeris Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time.
What is Aeris Weather best used for?
Aeris Weather is most often used for adding weather data to an application through a rest api, rendering weather map layers with the mapsgl sdk, high volume weather data feeds for commercial forecasting products. Of those, adding weather data to an application through a rest api and rendering weather map layers with the mapsgl sdk are not what Atmotube is typically brought in for.
What can Aeris Weather do that Atmotube cannot?
Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data. Atmotube covers Portable design, PM1/2.5/10 sensors, VOC detection, Temperature/humidity.
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