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Aeris Weather vs DTN Agriculture

Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Weather

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DTN Agriculture logo

DTN Agriculture

Agriculture

Weather, markets, and agronomic insights

From
$29/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; DTN Agriculture pricing is not published for any product
  • They diverge on capability: Aeris Weather covers Weather API, DTN Agriculture covers Hyper-local weather.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aeris Weather and DTN Agriculture actually diverge.

Attributes where Aeris Weather and DTN Agriculture differ
AttributeAeris WeatherDTN Agriculture
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryWeatherAgriculture
Founded20111984

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 DTN Agriculture

  • Hyper-local weather
  • Market data
  • Spray conditions
  • GDD tracking
  • Alerts
  • Farm platforms
  • Equipment systems
  • SOC 2

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Aeris Weather

  • Weather data and forecastingnot DTN Agriculture
  • Mission-critical weather-dependent decisionsnot DTN Agriculture
  • High-reliability weather intelligence servicesnot DTN Agriculture
  • Multi-industry weather data distributionnot DTN Agriculture

DTN Agriculture

  • Commodity market data and analysis for grain tradersnot Aeris Weather
  • Weather and agronomic modelling through ClearAgnot Aeris Weather
  • Grain origination and merchandisingnot Aeris Weather
  • Market intelligence for ag retailers and input suppliersnot Aeris Weather
  • Field-level decision support for growersnot 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

DTN Agriculture

  • Pricing is not published for any product
  • A wide portfolio, including ProphetX, ClearAg, MyDTN and Instant Market, so the relevant product depends on whether you are a grower, a trader or a grain processor
  • Aimed mostly at the commercial agriculture chain rather than at individual farms

Pricing, plan by plan

Aeris Weather

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

DTN Agriculture

$29/month
  • Progressive Farmer$399/year
    • Weather
    • Markets
    • Basic tools
  • Premium$999/year
    • Advanced weather
    • Full markets
    • Agronomy tools

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 DTN Agriculture if

  • You need hyper-local weather.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want market data.
DTN Agriculture review

Questions people ask

Is Aeris Weather or DTN Agriculture better?
Neither clearly leads. Aeris Weather starts at Free and DTN Agriculture at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aeris Weather or DTN Agriculture?
Aeris Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aeris Weather and $29/month for DTN Agriculture.
Does Aeris Weather or DTN Agriculture run on more platforms?
Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile. DTN Agriculture runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
Yes. Aeris Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN Agriculture starts at $29/month.
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 DTN Agriculture is typically brought in for.
What can Aeris Weather do that DTN Agriculture cannot?
Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data. DTN Agriculture covers Hyper-local weather, Market data, Spray conditions, GDD tracking. Both handle Web support.

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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DTN Agriculture: How do I get DTN agriculture solution pricing?

DTN agriculture, weather, and refined fuels solutions do not display pricing on their main agriculture page. Contact DTN's sales team using the form on their website or visit specific product pages to request pricing information.

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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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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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