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Davis Instruments WeatherLink vs DTN Weather

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Davis Instruments WeatherLink

Agriculture

Cloud service for Davis weather stations, priced per device per month with a genuinely usable free tier

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DTN Weather logo

DTN Weather

Weather

Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Davis Instruments WeatherLink has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Davis Instruments WeatherLink pricing is per device, so a grower with a dozen stations pays a dozen subscriptions, and at Pro+ that is over 1,200 US dollars a year in software on top of hardware that already cost several thousand.; DTN Weather dTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: Davis Instruments WeatherLink covers Per-station cloud dashboards, DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Davis Instruments WeatherLink and DTN Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where Davis Instruments WeatherLink and DTN Weather differ
AttributeDavis Instruments WeatherLinkDTN Weather
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelPer device per monthquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Api, Mobile
CategoryAgricultureWeather
FoundedUnknown1984

Identical on both: 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 Davis Instruments WeatherLink

  • Per-station cloud dashboards
  • Custom charting
  • Data export
  • Shareable public links
  • Third-party uploads
  • Mobilize agricultural views
  • Integrated pest management models
  • Network map

Only in DTN Weather

  • Precision forecasts
  • Agricultural weather
  • Energy forecasting
  • Risk analysis
  • Historical data
  • Enterprise APIs
  • Custom integrations
  • Data feeds

What people use each for

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

Davis Instruments WeatherLink

  • An orchard running frost protection that needs one-minute temperature data to decide when to start wind machinesnot DTN Weather
  • A vineyard driving disease models from on-site rather than airport weathernot DTN Weather
  • A research station exporting long historical records from several instrumentsnot DTN Weather
  • A grower sharing a public station page with neighbours and a spray contractornot DTN Weather

DTN Weather

  • Professional weather data for aviation operationsnot Davis Instruments WeatherLink
  • Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot Davis Instruments WeatherLink
  • Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot Davis Instruments WeatherLink
  • 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot Davis Instruments WeatherLink

Where each one falls short

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

Davis Instruments WeatherLink

  • Pricing is per device, so a grower with a dozen stations pays a dozen subscriptions, and at Pro+ that is over 1,200 US dollars a year in software on top of hardware that already cost several thousand.
  • The free tier only uploads to third parties every 15 minutes, which is too coarse for frost protection and short-interval spray decisions, so the tier that exists is not the tier a commercial grower can use.
  • Davis directs bulk device management to a sales conversation rather than publishing a volume discount, so large networks cannot budget from the public rate card.
  • Three-year commitments are the only way to reach the lower per-device rate, which locks a grower into a platform for longer than a station deployment plan often survives.
  • The hardware is durable enough to outlive several software generations, and owners of older Vantage stations have repeatedly had to buy new data loggers or gateways to stay compatible with the current cloud, turning a maintenance-free instrument into a recurring purchase.

DTN Weather

  • DTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
  • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
  • Any unused portion of the 30 day free trial is forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
  • DTN Ag Weather Tools pricing stated in the App Store listing as $16.99 for one month or $169.99 for a full year (USD)

Pricing, plan by plan

Davis Instruments WeatherLink

Free
  • BasicFree
    • Data viewing and export
    • Custom charting and network map
    • Mobile app access
  • Pro$3.95/month
    • Per device, billed annually
    • 3.35 USD per device per month on a 3 year plan
    • 6 shareable links
  • Pro+$8.95/month
    • Per device, billed annually
    • 7.65 USD per device per month on a 3 year plan
    • 10 shareable links

DTN Weather

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Davis Instruments WeatherLink if

  • You need per-station cloud dashboards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want custom charting.
Davis Instruments WeatherLink review

Choose DTN Weather if

  • You need precision forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
  • You also want agricultural weather.
DTN Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Davis Instruments WeatherLink or DTN Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Davis Instruments WeatherLink starts at Free and DTN Weather at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Davis Instruments WeatherLink or DTN Weather?
Davis Instruments WeatherLink has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Davis Instruments WeatherLink and On request for DTN Weather.
Does Davis Instruments WeatherLink or DTN Weather run on more platforms?
Davis Instruments WeatherLink runs on Web, iOS, Android. DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
Can I use Davis Instruments WeatherLink for free?
Yes. Davis Instruments WeatherLink has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN Weather starts at On request.
What is Davis Instruments WeatherLink best used for?
Davis Instruments WeatherLink is most often used for an orchard running frost protection that needs one-minute temperature data to decide when to start wind machines, a vineyard driving disease models from on-site rather than airport weather, a research station exporting long historical records from several instruments, a grower sharing a public station page with neighbours and a spray contractor. Of those, an orchard running frost protection that needs one-minute temperature data to decide when to start wind machines and a vineyard driving disease models from on-site rather than airport weather are not what DTN Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Davis Instruments WeatherLink do that DTN Weather cannot?
Davis Instruments WeatherLink covers Per-station cloud dashboards, Custom charting, Data export, Shareable public links. DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Davis Instruments WeatherLink: Is WeatherLink free?

There is a permanently free Basic tier with charting and export, but third-party uploads run only every 15 minutes and there are no shareable links.

DTN Weather: How is DTN Weather pricing structured?

DTN does not disclose specific pricing plans, costs, or tiers on their weather solutions page. The company uses a custom quote model, as solutions are tailored to industry-specific needs across aviation, mining, utilities, transportation, marine, and outdoor safety.

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Davis Instruments WeatherLink: What does the paid tier actually add?

Faster upload intervals, five minutes on Pro and one minute on Pro+, plus shareable public links. The faster cadence is what matters for frost and spray timing.

DTN Weather: How do I get pricing for DTN Weather services?

Contact DTN directly through their 'Contact Us' link or 'Talk To Our Team' call-to-action button on their website. Existing customers can access their specific plans through login portals.

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Davis Instruments WeatherLink: Is pricing per account or per station?

Per device. Every station you own needs its own subscription.

DTN Weather: What industries does DTN Weather serve?

DTN Weather provides industry-specific solutions for aviation, mining, utilities, transportation, marine, and outdoor safety. Pricing and capabilities are customized based on industry and operational needs.

Source
Davis Instruments WeatherLink: Can I get the data out via an API?

Yes, Davis publishes a WeatherLink API, but practical use depends on your account tier and station model, so confirm before designing around it.

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