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Awair vs BreezoMeter

Awair logo

Awair

Weather

Smart indoor air quality monitor for healthy spaces

From
$149/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BreezoMeter logo

BreezoMeter

Weather

Environmental intelligence for healthier living

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Awair a hardware purchase, with the Element at $299 before any software value; BreezoMeter no longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs
  • They diverge on capability: Awair covers 5-factor monitoring, BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awair and BreezoMeter actually diverge.

Attributes where Awair and BreezoMeter differ
AttributeAwairBreezoMeter
Starting price$149/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelone-timequote
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareApi, Mobile
Founded20132014

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Awair

  • 5-factor monitoring
  • Awair Score
  • Personalized tips
  • Historical trends
  • Smart displays
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Only in BreezoMeter

  • Hyperlocal AQI
  • Pollen forecasts
  • Fire tracking
  • Health recommendations
  • Historical data
  • REST API
  • Mobile SDKs
  • Enterprise systems

What people use each for

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

Awair

  • Indoor air quality monitoring at homenot BreezoMeter
  • Tracking CO2, humidity, temperature, VOCs and particulatesnot BreezoMeter
  • Workplace air quality monitoring across a building with Omninot BreezoMeter
  • Correlating air quality with sleep or productivitynot BreezoMeter

BreezoMeter

  • Professional Worknot Awair
  • Content Creationnot Awair

Where each one falls short

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

Awair

  • A hardware purchase, with the Element at $299 before any software value
  • The consumer Element tracks 5 environmental factors against 7 on the business Omni
  • Business deployments run on subscriptions, and Omni pricing is not published

BreezoMeter

  • No longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs
  • Its capabilities are now bought as Google Maps Platform usage rather than as a standalone subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Awair

$149/one-time
  • Element$149/one-time
    • 5 air factors
    • Smart home integration
    • App access
  • Omni$299/one-time
    • Enterprise features
    • API access
    • Advanced analytics

BreezoMeter

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Air quality API
    • Pollen data
    • Fire data

Which should you pick?

Choose Awair if

  • You need 5-factor monitoring.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want awair score.
Awair review

Choose BreezoMeter if

  • You need hyperlocal aqi.
  • You work on Api, Mobile.
  • You also want pollen forecasts.
BreezoMeter review

Questions people ask

Is Awair or BreezoMeter better?
Neither clearly leads. Awair starts at $149/one-time and BreezoMeter at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awair or BreezoMeter?
Awair starts at $149/one-time and BreezoMeter at On request.
Does Awair or BreezoMeter run on more platforms?
Awair runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. BreezoMeter runs on Api, Mobile.
What is Awair best used for?
Awair is most often used for indoor air quality monitoring at home, tracking co2, humidity, temperature, vocs and particulates, workplace air quality monitoring across a building with omni, correlating air quality with sleep or productivity. Of those, indoor air quality monitoring at home and tracking co2, humidity, temperature, vocs and particulates are not what BreezoMeter is typically brought in for.
What can Awair do that BreezoMeter cannot?
Awair covers 5-factor monitoring, Awair Score, Personalized tips, Historical trends. BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI, Pollen forecasts, Fire tracking, Health recommendations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Awair: What are the current prices for Awair devices?

Awair Element is priced at $299 USD (£229 / €259 for UK/EU). Awair Omni pricing for business use is not displayed on the homepage.

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BreezoMeter: How does Google Maps Platform pricing work?

Google Maps Platform offers two pricing models: Pay-as-you-go with individual products charged based on usage, or Subscribe to save with monthly subscription plans providing bundled access.

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Awair: What is the difference between Element and Omni models?

Element tracks 5 environmental factors for home use. Omni tracks 7 factors and is targeted at businesses to protect tenants, employees, and students.

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BreezoMeter: What subscription tiers are available?

Google Maps Platform offers Starter, Essentials, and Pro subscription plans, each providing 'a generous allowance of calls and access to our most popular products'.

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Awair: Is there a trial or free access period before purchasing?

No trial is mentioned on the homepage. Users can download the free mobile app and set up devices within minutes after purchase.

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BreezoMeter: Is there free usage available?

Yes. The platform includes complimentary monthly allocations. For example, Essentials Map Tiles APIs provide up to 100,000 calls at no cost per SKU per month.

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BreezoMeter: Can I start without a credit card?

Yes. A Maps Demo Key enables developers to 'start building in seconds without a credit card', allowing prototype development without payment setup.

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BreezoMeter: Do pricing terms differ by region?

Yes. Google notes that 'Product availability, functionality and terms may differ for customers with billing addresses in the European Economic Area (EEA)'.

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