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Ambient Weather Network vs FourKites

Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Software

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FourKites logo

FourKites

Software

Real-time supply chain visibility

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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.; FourKites fourKites uses an Outcome-as-a-Service model with no per-seat pricing published; all pricing requires talking to an Outcome Advisor
  • They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, FourKites covers Real-time tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Ambient Weather Network and FourKites differ
AttributeAmbient Weather NetworkFourKites
Starting priceFree$2000/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20032014

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 Ambient Weather Network

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

Only in FourKites

  • Real-time tracking
  • Predictive ETAs
  • Exception alerts
  • Yard management
  • TMS platforms
  • ERP systems
  • WMS
  • Api support

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Worknot FourKites
  • Content Creationnot FourKites

FourKites

No use cases recorded yet. See the FourKites review.

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.

FourKites

  • FourKites uses an Outcome-as-a-Service model with no per-seat pricing published; all pricing requires talking to an Outcome Advisor

Pricing, plan by plan

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

FourKites

$2000/month
  • Professional$5000/month
    • Multi-modal tracking
    • Predictive ETAs
    • Analytics

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 FourKites if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want predictive etas.
FourKites review

Questions people ask

Is Ambient Weather Network or FourKites better?
Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and FourKites at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ambient Weather Network or FourKites?
Ambient Weather Network has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ambient Weather Network and $2000/month for FourKites.
Does Ambient Weather Network or FourKites run on more platforms?
Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. FourKites runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
Yes. Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FourKites starts at $2000/month.
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 FourKites is typically brought in for.
What can Ambient Weather Network do that FourKites cannot?
Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. FourKites covers Real-time tracking, Predictive ETAs, Exception alerts, Yard management. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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