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Aeris Weather vs Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Weather

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar logo

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Weather

Real-time NOAA radar with hurricane tracking

From
On request
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; Clime: NOAA Weather Radar no pricing information published on website
  • They diverge on capability: Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Clime: NOAA Weather Radar covers NOAA radar.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aeris Weather and Clime: NOAA Weather Radar actually diverge.

Attributes where Aeris Weather and Clime: NOAA Weather Radar differ
AttributeAeris WeatherClime: NOAA Weather Radar
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileiOS, Android
Founded20112010

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

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
  • Tropical data
  • Historical records
  • REST API
  • Mapping SDKs
  • Mobile SDKs
  • Api support

Only in Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • NOAA radar
  • Hurricane tracking
  • Precipitation forecast
  • Weather maps
  • NOAA data feeds
  • NWS alerts
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Severe weather alerts

What people use each for

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

Aeris Weather

  • Weather data and forecastingnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Mission-critical weather-dependent decisionsnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • High-reliability weather intelligence servicesnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar
  • Multi-industry weather data distributionnot Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • Weather radar and forecastingnot Aeris Weather
  • Hurricane and storm trackingnot Aeris Weather
  • Real-time weather alertsnot Aeris Weather
  • Lightning detectionnot 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

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

  • No pricing information published on website
  • App available but no clear monetization model disclosed
  • Pricing model or free/paid distinction not specified
  • In-app purchases or premium features not mentioned

Pricing, plan by plan

Aeris Weather

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

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Clime: NOAA Weather Radar review.

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 Clime: NOAA Weather Radar if

  • You need noaa radar.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want hurricane tracking.
Clime: NOAA Weather Radar review

Questions people ask

Is Aeris Weather or Clime: NOAA Weather Radar better?
Neither clearly leads. Aeris Weather starts at Free and Clime: NOAA Weather Radar at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aeris Weather or Clime: NOAA Weather Radar?
Aeris Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aeris Weather and On request for Clime: NOAA Weather Radar.
Does Aeris Weather or Clime: NOAA Weather Radar run on more platforms?
Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
Yes. Aeris Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar starts at On request.
What is Aeris Weather best used for?
Aeris Weather is most often used for weather data and forecasting, mission-critical weather-dependent decisions, high-reliability weather intelligence services, multi-industry weather data distribution. Of those, weather data and forecasting and mission-critical weather-dependent decisions are not what Clime: NOAA Weather Radar is typically brought in for.
What can Aeris Weather do that Clime: NOAA Weather Radar cannot?
Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Tropical data, Historical records. Clime: NOAA Weather Radar covers NOAA radar, Hurricane tracking, Precipitation forecast, Weather maps. Both handle Severe weather alerts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aeris Weather: How is Xweather pricing structured?

Xweather offers custom pricing for its software products and weather API. Pricing reflects deployment scale, data complexity, reliability requirements, and service scope. Contact Xweather for a personalized quote tailored to your needs.

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Clime: NOAA Weather Radar: How much does the Clime weather app cost?

Clime does not publish pricing information on their website. To determine whether the app is free or requires payment, users must check the iOS App Store or Google Play Store directly.

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Aeris Weather: Does Xweather offer a pay-as-you-go weather API?

Yes. Xweather provides a free weather API key with pay-as-you-go pricing available. Specific rates and API tier details are available at the Xweather API signup portal or by contacting the sales team.

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Clime: NOAA Weather Radar: Are there in-app purchases or premium features in Clime?

Clime's website does not disclose whether premium features or in-app purchases exist. Check the app store listing for detailed pricing and feature information.

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Aeris Weather: What products does Xweather offer pricing for?

Xweather's software products include Protect, Optimize, Observe, Horizon, RoadAI, WeatherDesk, and Powerup. Individual pricing for each product is determined by your deployment requirements and service agreements. Contact Xweather to discuss subscriptions, tiers, SLAs, and specific pricing.

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