Weather & Environment · head to head
Baron Weather vs Weather Underground
Baron Weather
Weather & Environment
Critical weather technology for media and government
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Weather Underground
Weather & Environment
Crowdsourced hyperlocal weather from personal stations
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Weather Underground 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; Weather Underground free public API discontinued as of December 31, 2018 with no new developer accounts accepted
- They diverge on capability: Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Weather Underground covers Personal weather stations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Baron Weather and Weather Underground actually diverge.
| Attribute | Baron Weather | Weather Underground |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration | Web, Mobile web, Personal Weather Station network |
| Founded | 1989 | 2003 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).
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 Weather Underground
- Personal weather stations
- Hyperlocal data
- Historical records
- Webcams
- Community forums
- PWS networks
- Smart home
- APIs
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 Weather Underground
- Enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk managementnot Weather Underground
Weather Underground
- 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
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
Baron Weather
On request- EnterpriseFree
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Dedicated support
Weather Underground
Free- FreeFree
- PWS data access
- Forecasts
- Historical data
- Ad-Free$1.99/month
- No advertisements
- Premium features
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Baron Weather or Weather Underground better?
- Neither clearly leads. Baron Weather starts at On request and Weather Underground at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Baron Weather or Weather Underground?
- Weather Underground has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Baron Weather and Free for Weather Underground.
- Does Baron Weather or Weather Underground run on more platforms?
- Baron Weather runs on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration. 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. 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 Weather Underground is typically brought in for.
- What can Baron Weather do that Weather Underground cannot?
- Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Radar systems, Severe weather detection, Mobile alerts. Weather Underground covers Personal weather stations, Hyperlocal data, Historical records, Webcams. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceWeather 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.
SourceWeather 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.
SourceWeather 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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