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Ambient Weather Network vs Aeris Weather

Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Software

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Aeris Weather logo

Aeris Weather

Software

Powerful weather API with mapping solutions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.; Aeris Weather aerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala
  • They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Aeris Weather covers Weather API.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ambient Weather Network and Aeris Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where Ambient Weather Network and Aeris Weather differ
AttributeAmbient Weather NetworkAeris Weather
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidApi, Web, Mobile
Founded20032011

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 Ambient Weather Network

  • Cloud connectivity
  • Real-time data
  • Historical storage
  • Alerts
  • Public sharing
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Only in Aeris Weather

  • Weather API
  • Interactive maps
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Tropical data
  • Historical records
  • REST API
  • Mapping SDKs
  • Mobile SDKs

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Worknot Aeris Weather
  • Content Creationnot Aeris Weather

Aeris Weather

  • Adding weather data to an application through a REST APInot Ambient Weather Network
  • Rendering weather map layers with the MapsGL SDKnot Ambient Weather Network
  • High volume weather data feeds for commercial forecasting productsnot Ambient Weather Network

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ambient Weather Network

  • The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

Aeris Weather

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Ambient Weather Network if

  • You need cloud connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.
Ambient Weather Network review

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

Questions people ask

Is Ambient Weather Network or Aeris Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and Aeris Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ambient Weather Network or Aeris Weather?
Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and Aeris Weather at Free.
Does Ambient Weather Network or Aeris Weather run on more platforms?
Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Ambient Weather Network best used for?
Ambient Weather Network is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Aeris Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Ambient Weather Network do that Aeris Weather cannot?
Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Aeris Weather covers Weather API, Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data. Both handle Web support.
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