Software · head to head
Ambient Weather Network vs Weather Underground PWS
Ambient Weather Network
Software
Connect your weather station to the cloud
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Weather Underground PWS
Software
World's largest personal weather station network
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
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.; Weather Underground PWS personal weather station network relies on community contributions
- They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Weather Underground PWS covers Station network.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ambient Weather Network and Weather Underground PWS actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ambient Weather Network | Weather Underground PWS |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2003 | 1995 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (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 Weather Underground PWS
- Station network
- Real-time upload
- Historical data
- Quality control
- Community rankings
- PWS devices
- Data APIs
- Weather apps
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 Weather Underground PWS
- Content Creationnot Weather Underground PWS
Weather Underground PWS
- Community-sourced weather station networknot Ambient Weather Network
- Personal weather monitoring and forecastingnot Ambient Weather Network
- Historical weather data accessnot Ambient Weather Network
- Severe weather alerts and notificationsnot 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.
Weather Underground PWS
- Personal weather station network relies on community contributions
- Data accuracy varies by station quality
Pricing, plan by plan
Ambient Weather Network
Free- FreeFree
- Data upload
- Dashboard
- API access
Weather Underground PWS
Free- FreeFree
- Station registration
- Data upload
- Dashboard
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.
Choose Weather Underground PWS if
- You need station network.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want real-time upload.
Questions people ask
- Is Ambient Weather Network or Weather Underground PWS better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and Weather Underground PWS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ambient Weather Network or Weather Underground PWS?
- Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and Weather Underground PWS at Free.
- Does Ambient Weather Network or Weather Underground PWS run on more platforms?
- Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. Weather Underground PWS runs on 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 Weather Underground PWS is typically brought in for.
- What can Ambient Weather Network do that Weather Underground PWS cannot?
- Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Weather Underground PWS covers Station network, Real-time upload, Historical data, Quality control. Both handle Web support.