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BreezoMeter vs Weather Underground

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BreezoMeter

Software

Environmental intelligence for healthier living

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Weather Underground logo

Weather Underground

Software

Crowdsourced hyperlocal weather from personal stations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Weather Underground has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BreezoMeter no longer an independent product. Google acquired BreezoMeter and breezometer.com now redirects to the Google Maps Platform environment APIs; Weather Underground free public API discontinued as of December 31, 2018 with no new developer accounts accepted
  • They diverge on capability: BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI, Weather Underground covers Personal weather stations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BreezoMeter and Weather Underground actually diverge.

Attributes where BreezoMeter and Weather Underground differ
AttributeBreezoMeterWeather Underground
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, MobileWeb, Mobile web, Personal Weather Station network
Founded20142003

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 BreezoMeter

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

Only in Weather Underground

  • Personal weather stations
  • Hyperlocal data
  • Historical records
  • Webcams
  • Community forums
  • PWS networks
  • Smart home
  • APIs

What people use each for

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

BreezoMeter

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Weather Underground

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Both are used for professional work, content creation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

BreezoMeter

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

Weather Underground

Free
  • FreeFree
    • PWS data access
    • Forecasts
    • Historical data
  • Ad-Free$1.99/month
    • No advertisements
    • Premium features

Which should you pick?

Choose BreezoMeter if

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

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.
Weather Underground review

Questions people ask

Is BreezoMeter or Weather Underground better?
Neither clearly leads. BreezoMeter 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, BreezoMeter or Weather Underground?
Weather Underground has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for BreezoMeter and Free for Weather Underground.
Does BreezoMeter or Weather Underground run on more platforms?
BreezoMeter runs on Api, Mobile. 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. BreezoMeter starts at On request.
What is BreezoMeter best used for?
BreezoMeter is most often used for professional work, content creation.
What can BreezoMeter do that Weather Underground cannot?
BreezoMeter covers Hyperlocal AQI, Pollen forecasts, Fire tracking, Health recommendations. Weather Underground covers Personal weather stations, Hyperlocal data, Historical records, Webcams.

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.

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Weather 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.

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Weather 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.

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Weather 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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