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Atmotube vs Weather Underground

Atmotube logo

Atmotube

Weather

Portable air quality monitor for on-the-go tracking

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Weather Underground logo

Weather Underground

Weather

Crowdsourced hyperlocal weather from personal stations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Weather Underground has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Atmotube a hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone; Weather Underground free public API discontinued as of December 31, 2018 with no new developer accounts accepted
  • They diverge on capability: Atmotube covers Portable design, Weather Underground covers Personal weather stations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Atmotube and Weather Underground actually diverge.

Attributes where Atmotube and Weather Underground differ
AttributeAtmotubeWeather Underground
Starting price$179/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareWeb, Mobile web, Personal Weather Station network
Founded20152003

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather).

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 Atmotube

  • Portable design
  • PM1/2.5/10 sensors
  • VOC detection
  • Temperature/humidity
  • GPS tracking
  • Mobile app
  • PlanetWatch
  • Data export

Only in Weather Underground

  • Personal weather stations
  • Hyperlocal data
  • Historical records
  • Webcams
  • Community forums
  • PWS networks
  • Smart home
  • APIs

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Atmotube

  • Personal exposure tracking for PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 while moving aroundnot Weather Underground
  • Indoor air quality monitoring for CO2 and VOCsnot Weather Underground
  • Commercial building air quality dashboards with Atmocubenot Weather Underground
  • Noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in officesnot Weather Underground

Weather Underground

  • Professional Worknot Atmotube
  • Content Creationnot Atmotube

Where each one falls short

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

Atmotube

  • A hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • Prices are not shown on the main site and sit in a separate store
  • The two devices measure different things, with formaldehyde, light and noise on Atmocube only

Weather Underground

  • Free public API discontinued as of December 31, 2018 with no new developer accounts accepted
  • Previous enterprise pricing was expensive at $150/month for Cumulus Drizzle plan
  • No longer competitive for developers needing reliable weather API access
  • Service is in wind-down phase with limited future development

Pricing, plan by plan

Atmotube

$179/one-time
  • Atmotube Pro$179/one-time
    • PM sensors
    • VOC detection
    • Bluetooth

Weather Underground

Free
  • FreeFree
    • PWS data access
    • Forecasts
    • Historical data
  • Ad-Free$1.99/month
    • No advertisements
    • Premium features

Which should you pick?

Choose Atmotube if

  • You need portable design.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want pm1/2.5/10 sensors.
Atmotube review

Choose Weather Underground if

  • You need personal weather stations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile web, Personal Weather Station network.
  • You also want hyperlocal data.
Weather Underground review

Questions people ask

Is Atmotube or Weather Underground better?
Neither clearly leads. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time and Weather Underground at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Atmotube or Weather Underground?
Weather Underground has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $179/one-time for Atmotube and Free for Weather Underground.
Does Atmotube or Weather Underground run on more platforms?
Atmotube runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. Weather Underground runs on Web, Mobile web, Personal Weather Station network.
Can I use Weather Underground for free?
Yes. Weather Underground has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time.
What is Atmotube best used for?
Atmotube is most often used for personal exposure tracking for pm1, pm2.5 and pm10 while moving around, indoor air quality monitoring for co2 and vocs, commercial building air quality dashboards with atmocube, noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in offices. Of those, personal exposure tracking for pm1, pm2.5 and pm10 while moving around and indoor air quality monitoring for co2 and vocs are not what Weather Underground is typically brought in for.
What can Atmotube do that Weather Underground cannot?
Atmotube covers Portable design, PM1/2.5/10 sensors, VOC detection, Temperature/humidity. Weather Underground covers Personal weather stations, Hyperlocal data, Historical records, Webcams. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Atmotube: What products does Atmotube offer and what are their prices?

The landing page mentions two products: Atmotube PRO 2 and Atmocube. However, actual pricing is not disclosed on this page. You must visit the external shop (eu.store.atmotube.com) to see prices.

Source
Weather Underground: What happened to the Weather Underground API?

The free public API was discontinued on December 31, 2018, after IBM acquired The Weather Company. The service is now in a wind-down phase with no new developer accounts accepted.

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Atmotube: Is there a way to evaluate Atmotube before purchasing?

The page does not mention a free trial, evaluation period, or money-back guarantee. Pricing and trial options would need to be discussed through the 'Talk to Sales' contact option.

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Weather Underground: Can I still use Weather Underground's data?

Free API keys are still available for Personal Weather Station (PWS) owners who upload data to the network. General developers need to migrate to alternative weather API providers.

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Atmotube: Is there ongoing subscription or just one-time purchase?

The page does not clarify whether Atmotube products are one-time purchases, require subscriptions, or have recurring costs. This information would need to be obtained from the shop or sales team.

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Weather Underground: What was the pricing for Weather Underground's Cumulus plans?

The Cumulus Drizzle plan cost $150/month, which many developers found prohibitively expensive for weather data compared to modern alternatives.

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Weather Underground: Does Weather Underground still offer a consumer-facing service?

Yes. The consumer website continues to provide weather forecasts, news, alerts, and access to personal weather station data through the PWS network.

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