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Aeris Weather vs Weather.gov

Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Weather & Environment

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Weather.gov logo

Weather.gov

Weather & Environment

Official U.S. National Weather Service forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aeris Weather aerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala; Weather.gov no official mobile app, requiring users to access through browser or shortcuts
  • They diverge on capability: Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Weather.gov covers Official forecasts.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Aeris Weather and Weather.gov differ
AttributeAeris WeatherWeather.gov
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileWeb
Founded20111870

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).

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 Weather.gov

  • Official forecasts
  • Severe weather warnings
  • Radar imagery
  • Marine forecasts
  • Aviation weather
  • API access
  • Data feeds
  • Alert systems

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

Weather.gov

  • Professional Worknot Aeris Weather
  • Content Creationnot 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

Weather.gov

  • No official mobile app, requiring users to access through browser or shortcuts
  • No push notifications for weather alerts
  • Outdated user interface compared to commercial alternatives
  • Mobile website has been decommissioned with no dedicated mobile experience

Pricing, plan by plan

Aeris Weather

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

Weather.gov

Free
  • FreeFree
    • All forecasts
    • Severe weather alerts
    • Radar data

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 Weather.gov if

  • You need official forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want severe weather warnings.
Weather.gov review

Questions people ask

Is Aeris Weather or Weather.gov better?
Neither clearly leads. Aeris Weather starts at Free and Weather.gov at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aeris Weather or Weather.gov?
Aeris Weather starts at Free and Weather.gov at Free.
Does Aeris Weather or Weather.gov run on more platforms?
Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile. Weather.gov runs on Web.
Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Weather.gov is typically brought in for.
What can Aeris Weather do that Weather.gov cannot?
Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data. Weather.gov covers Official forecasts, Severe weather warnings, Radar imagery, Marine forecasts. Both handle Api support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Weather.gov: Does Weather.gov have a mobile app?

No. The National Weather Service does not provide an official mobile app. Users can access weather.gov through a mobile browser or create a home screen shortcut, but there is no dedicated app for push notifications or offline access.

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Weather.gov: Is Weather.gov free?

Yes. Weather.gov and its public API at api.weather.gov are completely free to use with no subscription fees. The API only requires a User-Agent header identification and serves weather data at no cost.

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Weather.gov: What data formats does Weather.gov API support?

The API supports multiple formats including GeoJSON (default), JSON-LD, DWML, OXML, CAP (Common Alerting Protocol), and ATOM, allowing developers to integrate weather data into various applications.

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Weather.gov: Can I get detailed forecast data beyond basic predictions?

Yes. Weather.gov provides gridpoint endpoints with 12-hour and hourly forecast periods, raw forecast data at approximately 2.5km resolution, current observations from weather stations, and detailed alerts with state, county, and zone filtering.

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