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Aeris Weather vs Kpler

Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Weather & Environment

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kpler logo

Kpler

Maritime & Shipping

Commodity market intelligence platform

From
$2500/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; Kpler no self-serve signup; access requires requesting a demo or contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Kpler covers Cargo flow tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Aeris Weather and Kpler differ
AttributeAeris WeatherKpler
Starting priceFree$2500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileWeb, API, iOS, Android
CategoryWeather & EnvironmentMaritime & Shipping
Founded20112014

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 Kpler

  • Cargo flow tracking
  • Trade analytics
  • Price forecasting
  • Fleet intelligence
  • API
  • Excel add-in
  • Trading platforms

Both cover

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

Kpler

  • Commodity trade and arbitrage analysisnot Aeris Weather
  • Vessel and fleet tracking for charterers and ownersnot Aeris Weather
  • Container supply-chain ETA predictionnot Aeris Weather
  • Sanctions and compliance screeningnot Aeris Weather
  • Energy flow and inventory analysisnot 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

Kpler

  • No self-serve signup; access requires requesting a demo or contacting sales
  • No pricing published at any tier on the vendor site
  • Product is split across separately branded terminals (Commodity Terminal, Financial Flows, MarineTraffic), implying separate logins/contracts

Pricing, plan by plan

Aeris Weather

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

Kpler

$2500/month
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Real-time cargo tracking
    • Trade flow analytics
    • API access

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 Kpler if

  • You need cargo flow tracking.
  • You work on Web, API, iOS, Android.
  • You also want trade analytics.
Kpler review

Questions people ask

Is Aeris Weather or Kpler better?
Neither clearly leads. Aeris Weather starts at Free and Kpler at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aeris Weather or Kpler?
Aeris Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aeris Weather and $2500/month for Kpler.
Does Aeris Weather or Kpler run on more platforms?
Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile. Kpler runs on Web, API, iOS, Android.
Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
Yes. Aeris Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kpler starts at $2500/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 Kpler is typically brought in for.
What can Aeris Weather do that Kpler cannot?
Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data. Kpler covers Cargo flow tracking, Trade analytics, Price forecasting, Fleet intelligence. Both handle Api support, Web support.
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