Software · head to head
AirVisual vs BreezoMeter
BreezoMeter
Software
Environmental intelligence for healthier living
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only AirVisual has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: AirVisual outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage; BreezoMeter no longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs
- They diverge on capability: AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AirVisual and BreezoMeter actually diverge.
| Attribute | AirVisual | BreezoMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Api, Mobile |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 AirVisual
- Global AQI coverage
- 3-day forecasts
- City rankings
- Widgets
- Apple Watch
- Smart displays
- Ios support
- Android support
Only in BreezoMeter
- Hyperlocal AQI
- Pollen forecasts
- Fire tracking
- REST API
- Mobile SDKs
- Enterprise systems
- Api support
- Mobile support
Both cover
- Health recommendations
- Historical data
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AirVisual
- Checking local air quality and PM2.5 levelsnot BreezoMeter
- Seven day air quality forecastsnot BreezoMeter
- Health guidance based on current pollutionnot BreezoMeter
- Comparing indoor and outdoor air with an IQAir monitornot BreezoMeter
BreezoMeter
- Professional Worknot AirVisual
- Content Creationnot AirVisual
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AirVisual
- Outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage
- Indoor measurement needs an IQAir AirVisual monitor bought separately
- The app pages do not state what, if anything, costs money
BreezoMeter
- No longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs
- Its capabilities are now bought as Google Maps Platform usage rather than as a standalone subscription
Pricing, plan by plan
AirVisual
Free- FreeFree
- Global AQI data
- Forecasts
- Health tips
- Pro$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Historical data
- Widgets
BreezoMeter
On request- EnterpriseFree
- Air quality API
- Pollen data
- Fire data
Which should you pick?
Choose AirVisual if
- You need global aqi coverage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want 3-day forecasts.
Choose BreezoMeter if
- You need hyperlocal aqi.
- You work on Api, Mobile.
- You also want pollen forecasts.
Questions people ask
- Is AirVisual or BreezoMeter better?
- Neither clearly leads. AirVisual starts at Free and BreezoMeter at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AirVisual or BreezoMeter?
- AirVisual has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AirVisual and On request for BreezoMeter.
- Does AirVisual or BreezoMeter run on more platforms?
- AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web. BreezoMeter runs on Api, Mobile.
- Can I use AirVisual for free?
- Yes. AirVisual has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BreezoMeter starts at On request.
- What is AirVisual best used for?
- AirVisual is most often used for checking local air quality and pm2.5 levels, seven day air quality forecasts, health guidance based on current pollution, comparing indoor and outdoor air with an iqair monitor. Of those, checking local air quality and pm2.5 levels and seven day air quality forecasts are not what BreezoMeter is typically brought in for.
- What can AirVisual do that BreezoMeter cannot?
- AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, City rankings, Widgets. BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI, Pollen forecasts, Fire tracking, REST API. Both handle Health recommendations, Historical data.