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Aeris Weather vs ChartCo

Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Weather & Environment

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ChartCo logo

ChartCo

Maritime & Shipping

Integrated maritime compliance platform

From
$300/month
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; ChartCo requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • They diverge on capability: Aeris Weather covers Weather API, ChartCo covers Chart management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Aeris Weather and ChartCo differ
AttributeAeris WeatherChartCo
Starting priceFree$300/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileWeb, Desktop
CategoryWeather & EnvironmentMaritime & Shipping
Founded20111998

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 Aeris Weather

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

Only in ChartCo

  • Chart management
  • Publication updates
  • Compliance tracking
  • Fleet administration
  • ECDIS
  • Fleet management systems
  • Procurement
  • Windows support

Both cover

  • Web support

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 ChartCo
  • Rendering weather map layers with the MapsGL SDKnot ChartCo
  • High volume weather data feeds for commercial forecasting productsnot ChartCo

ChartCo

No use cases recorded yet. See the ChartCo review.

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

ChartCo

  • Requires specialized maritime knowledge to fully utilize features
  • High cost for maritime-specific software

Pricing, plan by plan

Aeris Weather

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

ChartCo

$300/month
  • OneOcean$600/month
    • Chart management
    • Publications
    • Compliance tracking

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 ChartCo if

  • You need chart management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop.
  • You also want publication updates.
ChartCo review

Questions people ask

Is Aeris Weather or ChartCo better?
Neither clearly leads. Aeris Weather starts at Free and ChartCo at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aeris Weather or ChartCo?
Aeris Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aeris Weather and $300/month for ChartCo.
Does Aeris Weather or ChartCo run on more platforms?
Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile. ChartCo runs on Web, Desktop.
Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
Yes. Aeris Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ChartCo starts at $300/month.
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 ChartCo is typically brought in for.
What can Aeris Weather do that ChartCo cannot?
Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data. ChartCo covers Chart management, Publication updates, Compliance tracking, Fleet administration. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChartCo: What does ChartCo OneOcean provide?

ChartCo OneOcean is an integrated maritime software platform that combines electronic navigational charts, publications, weather data, and compliance tools for voyage planning and maritime safety.

ChartCo: How many vessels use ChartCo PassageManager?

ChartCo's PassageManager software is used by approximately 6,500 vessels worldwide for passage planning and navigational chart management.

ChartCo: Does ChartCo help with environmental compliance?

Yes, ChartCo OneOcean includes EnviroManager for compliance with MARPOL and regional environmental regulations, helping crews manage waste and minimize discharge risks.

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