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Baron Weather vs Today Weather

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Baron Weather

Software

Critical weather technology for media and government

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Today Weather

Software

Clean minimalist weather with multiple data sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Today Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Baron Weather pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team; Today Weather weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
  • They diverge on capability: Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Today Weather covers Multiple data sources.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Baron Weather and Today Weather differ
AttributeBaron WeatherToday Weather
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS IntegrationiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android
Founded19892017

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 Baron Weather

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

Only in Today Weather

  • Multiple data sources
  • Clean design
  • Hourly forecasts
  • Air quality
  • Precipitation alerts
  • Android widgets
  • iOS widgets
  • Wear OS

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 Today Weather
  • Enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk managementnot Today Weather

Today Weather

  • Professional Worknot Baron Weather
  • Content Creationnot 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

Today Weather

  • Weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
  • App does not provide offline forecast capability
  • Premium features require subscription or one-time purchase

Pricing, plan by plan

Baron Weather

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

Today Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather forecasts
    • Basic radar
    • Air quality and UV index
  • Premium$2.99/year
    • Ad removal
    • Full radar capabilities
    • Advanced weather alerts
  • Premium (Lifetime)$17.99/one-time
    • All premium features
    • Perpetual license

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 Today Weather if

  • You need multiple data sources.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
  • You also want clean design.
Today Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Baron Weather or Today Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Baron Weather starts at On request and Today Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Baron Weather or Today Weather?
Today Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Baron Weather and Free for Today Weather.
Does Baron Weather or Today Weather run on more platforms?
Baron Weather runs on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration. Today Weather runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
Can I use Today Weather for free?
Yes. Today Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Baron Weather starts at On request.
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 Today Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Baron Weather do that Today Weather cannot?
Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Radar systems, Severe weather detection, Mobile alerts. Today Weather covers Multiple data sources, Clean design, Hourly forecasts, Air quality.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Today Weather: Is Today Weather free?

Today Weather is free to download and use, with premium features available. Premium subscriptions are $2.99/year (with additional one-time purchase options at $17.99 for perpetual access), which unlock ad removal and full radar capabilities.

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Today Weather: What weather data sources does Today Weather use?

Today Weather integrates data from multiple sources including NOAA, AccuWeather, Dark Sky, Weatherbit, OpenWeatherMap, Foreca, and national meteorological services for each country such as Weather.gov (US) and UK Met Office.

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Today Weather: What platforms does Today Weather support?

Today Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac (M1+), iPod touch, and Apple Vision Pro. An Android version is also available on Google Play.

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Today Weather: Does Today Weather offer widgets?

Yes, Today Weather includes 23 customizable widgets with multiple styles, allowing users to see weather data they need directly on their home screen.

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