Weather & Environment · head to head
AirVisual vs DTN Weather
AirVisual
Weather & Environment
World's largest air quality information platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
DTN Weather
Weather & Environment
Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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; DTN Weather dTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
- They diverge on capability: AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AirVisual and DTN Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | AirVisual | DTN Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Web, Api, Mobile |
| Founded | 2015 | 1984 |
Identical on both: 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 AirVisual
- Global AQI coverage
- 3-day forecasts
- Health recommendations
- City rankings
- Widgets
- Apple Watch
- Smart displays
- Ios support
Only in DTN Weather
- Precision forecasts
- Agricultural weather
- Energy forecasting
- Risk analysis
- Enterprise APIs
- Custom integrations
- Data feeds
- Api support
Both cover
- Historical data
- Web support
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 DTN Weather
- Seven day air quality forecastsnot DTN Weather
- Health guidance based on current pollutionnot DTN Weather
- Comparing indoor and outdoor air with an IQAir monitornot DTN Weather
DTN Weather
- Professional weather data for aviation operationsnot AirVisual
- Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot AirVisual
- Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot AirVisual
- 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot 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
DTN Weather
- DTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
- Any unused portion of the 30 day free trial is forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
- DTN Ag Weather Tools pricing stated in the App Store listing as $16.99 for one month or $169.99 for a full year (USD)
Pricing, plan by plan
AirVisual
Free- FreeFree
- Global AQI data
- Forecasts
- Health tips
- Pro$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Historical data
- Widgets
DTN Weather
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.
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 DTN Weather if
- You need precision forecasts.
- You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
- You also want agricultural weather.
Questions people ask
- Is AirVisual or DTN Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. AirVisual starts at Free and DTN Weather at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AirVisual or DTN Weather?
- AirVisual has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AirVisual and On request for DTN Weather.
- Does AirVisual or DTN Weather run on more platforms?
- AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web. DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
- Can I use AirVisual for free?
- Yes. AirVisual has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN Weather 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 DTN Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can AirVisual do that DTN Weather cannot?
- AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, Health recommendations, City rankings. DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. Both handle Historical data, Web support.