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Baron Weather vs DTN

Baron Weather logo

Baron Weather

Weather

Critical weather technology for media and government

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DTN logo

DTN

Maritime

Weather, markets, and agronomic intelligence

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Baron Weather pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team; DTN no pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team
  • They diverge on capability: Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Baron Weather and DTN actually diverge.

Attributes where Baron Weather and DTN differ
AttributeBaron WeatherDTN
Starting priceOn request$50/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS IntegrationWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryWeatherMaritime
Founded19891984

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Baron Weather

  • Broadcast graphics
  • Radar systems
  • Severe weather detection
  • Mobile alerts
  • Custom solutions
  • Broadcast systems
  • Emergency management
  • Aviation

Only in DTN

  • Hyperlocal weather forecasts
  • Commodity market data
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Agronomic insights
  • Crop condition reports
  • Historical data analysis
  • Custom notifications
  • Mobile applications

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Baron Weather

  • Hyperlocal weather intelligence for broadcast and media operationsnot DTN
  • Enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk managementnot DTN

DTN

  • Weather planningnot Baron Weather
  • Market monitoringnot Baron Weather
  • Grain marketingnot Baron Weather
  • Risk managementnot Baron Weather
  • Spray timingnot Baron Weather

Where each one falls short

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

Baron Weather

  • Pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team

DTN

  • No pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team
  • Customized pricing model makes comparison difficult without direct vendor engagement

Pricing, plan by plan

Baron Weather

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom solutions
    • Broadcast systems
    • Dedicated support

DTN

$50/month
  • DTN Ag Weather$50/month
    • Hyperlocal weather
    • Hourly forecasts
    • Radar & maps
  • DTN ProphetX$150/month
    • Weather + markets
    • Commodity prices
    • Futures & options
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • API access
    • Custom integrations
    • Historical data

Which should you pick?

Choose Baron Weather if

  • You need broadcast graphics.
  • You work on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration.
  • You also want radar systems.
Baron Weather review

Choose DTN if

  • You need hyperlocal weather forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want commodity market data.
DTN review

Questions people ask

Is Baron Weather or DTN better?
Neither clearly leads. Baron Weather starts at On request and DTN at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baron Weather or DTN?
Baron Weather starts at On request and DTN at $50/month.
Does Baron Weather or DTN run on more platforms?
Baron Weather runs on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration. DTN runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Baron Weather best used for?
Baron Weather is most often used for hyperlocal weather intelligence for broadcast and media operations, enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk management. Of those, hyperlocal weather intelligence for broadcast and media operations and enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk management are not what DTN is typically brought in for.
What can Baron Weather do that DTN cannot?
Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Radar systems, Severe weather detection, Mobile alerts. DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Commodity market data, Severe weather alerts, Agronomic insights. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Baron Weather: Why does Baron Weather not publish pricing online?

Baron Weather directs customers to contact their sales team directly. No pricing tiers or trial information is available on the public website.

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DTN: How much does DTN cost?

DTN does not publish pricing on their website. The company uses a custom pricing model where costs vary by industry vertical (agriculture, aviation, refined fuels, utilities, marine & offshore) and specific solution requirements. Interested customers must contact their sales team through the 'Talk With an Expert' form for pricing information.

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Baron Weather: How do I contact Baron Weather for pricing?

Baron Weather can be reached at +1 (256) 881-8811 or through their sales inquiry form on the website.

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DTN: What is DTN's pricing model?

DTN offers industry-specific solutions with custom pricing based on client needs and deployment model. The company does not use standard tiered pricing or publicly available rate cards.

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