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Awair vs The Weather Channel

Awair logo

Awair

Software

Smart indoor air quality monitor for healthy spaces

From
$149/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Weather Channel logo

The Weather Channel

Software

America's most trusted weather source with real-time forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only The Weather Channel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Awair a hardware purchase, with the Element at $299 before any software value; The Weather Channel premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • They diverge on capability: Awair covers 5-factor monitoring, The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awair and The Weather Channel actually diverge.

Attributes where Awair and The Weather Channel differ
AttributeAwairThe Weather Channel
Starting price$149/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareiOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku
Founded20131982

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 Awair

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

Only in The Weather Channel

  • 10-day forecasts
  • Hourly predictions
  • Interactive radar
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality index
  • Smart home devices
  • Connected cars
  • Wearables

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Awair

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

The Weather Channel

  • Checking daily and 10-day local weather forecastsnot Awair
  • Tracking storms and hurricanes via Storm Radarnot Awair
  • Viewing weather radar mapsnot Awair
  • Getting severe weather alertsnot Awair
  • Accessing weather news and video content on weather.comnot 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

The Weather Channel

  • Premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • Premium subscription required for advanced radar customization
  • Premium perks tied to partner deals which may change

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

The Weather Channel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Rain radar and storm tracker
    • Allergy tracker
    • 24-hour future radar
  • Premium$29.99/year
    • All free features
    • Premium perks program (up to USD 187 value)
    • 18Birdies golf app access (30% off plus free week)

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 The Weather Channel if

  • You need 10-day forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
  • You also want hourly predictions.
The Weather Channel review

Questions people ask

Is Awair or The Weather Channel better?
Neither clearly leads. Awair starts at $149/one-time and The Weather Channel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awair or The Weather Channel?
The Weather Channel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $149/one-time for Awair and Free for The Weather Channel.
Does Awair or The Weather Channel run on more platforms?
Awair runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. The Weather Channel runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
Can I use The Weather Channel for free?
Yes. The Weather Channel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Awair starts at $149/one-time.
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 The Weather Channel is typically brought in for.
What can Awair do that The Weather Channel cannot?
Awair covers 5-factor monitoring, Awair Score, Personalized tips, Historical trends. The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts, Hourly predictions, Interactive radar, Severe weather alerts. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Weather Channel: What is the cost of The Weather Channel Premium?

The Weather Channel Premium subscription costs USD 29.99 annually with a 7-day free trial before the annual charge is applied.

Source
The Weather Channel: What premium features are included?

The Weather Channel Premium includes premium perks program offering up to USD 187 in partner deals, access to 18Birdies golf app (30% off plus free week), and professional-grade customizable radar with high-resolution single-site radar on iOS and macOS devices.

Source
The Weather Channel: What are the free features available?

Free features include rain radar, storm tracker, allergy tracker, 24-hour future radar, storm alerts, Feels Like temperature, hourly and daily forecasts, weather widgets with dark mode support, and air quality monitoring.

The Weather Channel: What devices are supported?

The Weather Channel app is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, and other streaming platforms.

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