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AirVisual vs MeteoGroup

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AirVisual

Software

World's largest air quality information platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MeteoGroup logo

MeteoGroup

Software

Europe's leading commercial weather business

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; MeteoGroup the vendor's own domain (meteogroup.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 29 December 2021, redirects to and displays DTN's own corporate site listing DTN's weather and agriculture product lines (ClearAg, WeatherSentry, ProphetX), confirming in the vendor's own pages that MeteoGroup now operates under the DTN brand with no independent MeteoGroup pricing surviving; no dollar figures were found on the DTN page
  • They diverge on capability: AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, MeteoGroup covers European forecasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AirVisual and MeteoGroup actually diverge.

Attributes where AirVisual and MeteoGroup differ
AttributeAirVisualMeteoGroup
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Api, Broadcast
Founded20151986

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
  • Health recommendations
  • City rankings
  • Historical data
  • Widgets
  • Apple Watch
  • Smart displays

Only in MeteoGroup

  • European forecasts
  • Media graphics
  • Energy trading
  • Transportation weather
  • Agriculture insights
  • Broadcast systems
  • Energy platforms
  • Fleet management

Both cover

  • 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 MeteoGroup
  • Seven day air quality forecastsnot MeteoGroup
  • Health guidance based on current pollutionnot MeteoGroup
  • Comparing indoor and outdoor air with an IQAir monitornot MeteoGroup

MeteoGroup

  • 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

MeteoGroup

  • The vendor's own domain (meteogroup.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 29 December 2021, redirects to and displays DTN's own corporate site listing DTN's weather and agriculture product lines (ClearAg, WeatherSentry, ProphetX), confirming in the vendor's own pages that MeteoGroup now operates under the DTN brand with no independent MeteoGroup pricing surviving; no dollar figures were found on the DTN page

Pricing, plan by plan

AirVisual

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Global AQI data
    • Forecasts
    • Health tips
  • Pro$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Historical data
    • Widgets

MeteoGroup

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • European coverage
    • Media solutions
    • Energy forecasting

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.
AirVisual review

Choose MeteoGroup if

  • You need european forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Api, Broadcast.
  • You also want media graphics.
MeteoGroup review

Questions people ask

Is AirVisual or MeteoGroup better?
Neither clearly leads. AirVisual starts at Free and MeteoGroup at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AirVisual or MeteoGroup?
AirVisual has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AirVisual and On request for MeteoGroup.
Does AirVisual or MeteoGroup run on more platforms?
AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web. MeteoGroup runs on Web, Api, Broadcast.
Can I use AirVisual for free?
Yes. AirVisual has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MeteoGroup 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 MeteoGroup is typically brought in for.
What can AirVisual do that MeteoGroup cannot?
AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, Health recommendations, City rankings. MeteoGroup covers European forecasts, Media graphics, Energy trading, Transportation weather. Both handle Web support.
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