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AirVisual vs Tomorrow.io

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AirVisual

Software

World's largest air quality information platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Tomorrow.io

Software

Weather intelligence platform for business decisions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AirVisual outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage; Tomorrow.io free plan limited to 5-day forecast, 24 hours of historical data, 1 monitored location, and 1 weather alert
  • They diverge on capability: AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, Tomorrow.io covers Minute-by-minute forecasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AirVisual and Tomorrow.io actually diverge.

Attributes where AirVisual and Tomorrow.io differ
AttributeAirVisualTomorrow.io
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb API
Founded20152016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Tomorrow.io

  • Minute-by-minute forecasts
  • Weather API
  • Road conditions
  • Air quality
  • Pollen data
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Enterprise systems

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • 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 Tomorrow.io
  • Seven day air quality forecastsnot Tomorrow.io
  • Health guidance based on current pollutionnot Tomorrow.io
  • Comparing indoor and outdoor air with an IQAir monitornot Tomorrow.io

Tomorrow.io

  • Weather prediction API for operational risk management across industriesnot AirVisual
  • Industry-specific weather AI agents for insurance, aviation, energy, logistics, and manufacturingnot 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

Tomorrow.io

  • Free plan limited to 5-day forecast, 24 hours of historical data, 1 monitored location, and 1 weather alert
  • Premium data layers (air quality, pollen, solar, lightning) available only on Enterprise plans

Pricing, plan by plan

AirVisual

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

Tomorrow.io

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tomorrow.io 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.
AirVisual review

Choose Tomorrow.io if

  • You need minute-by-minute forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web API.
  • You also want weather api.
Tomorrow.io review

Questions people ask

Is AirVisual or Tomorrow.io better?
Neither clearly leads. AirVisual starts at Free and Tomorrow.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AirVisual or Tomorrow.io?
AirVisual starts at Free and Tomorrow.io at Free.
Does AirVisual or Tomorrow.io run on more platforms?
AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web. Tomorrow.io runs on Web API.
Can I use AirVisual for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Tomorrow.io is typically brought in for.
What can AirVisual do that Tomorrow.io cannot?
AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, Health recommendations, City rankings. Tomorrow.io covers Minute-by-minute forecasts, Weather API, Road conditions, Air quality. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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