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DTN vs Weather Underground PWS

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DTN

Maritime

Weather, markets, and agronomic intelligence

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Weather Underground PWS logo

Weather Underground PWS

Weather

World's largest personal weather station network

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Weather Underground PWS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: DTN no pricing published on vendor website; requires contacting sales team; Weather Underground PWS personal weather station network relies on community contributions
  • They diverge on capability: DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Weather Underground PWS covers Station network.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DTN and Weather Underground PWS actually diverge.

Attributes where DTN and Weather Underground PWS differ
AttributeDTNWeather Underground PWS
Starting price$50/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Mobile
CategoryMaritimeWeather
Founded19841995

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 DTN

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

Only in Weather Underground PWS

  • Station network
  • Real-time upload
  • Historical data
  • Quality control
  • Community rankings
  • PWS devices
  • Data APIs
  • Weather apps

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

DTN

  • Weather planningnot Weather Underground PWS
  • Market monitoringnot Weather Underground PWS
  • Grain marketingnot Weather Underground PWS
  • Risk managementnot Weather Underground PWS
  • Spray timingnot Weather Underground PWS

Weather Underground PWS

  • Community-sourced weather station networknot DTN
  • Personal weather monitoring and forecastingnot DTN
  • Historical weather data accessnot DTN
  • Severe weather alerts and notificationsnot DTN

Where each one falls short

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

DTN

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

Weather Underground PWS

  • Personal weather station network relies on community contributions
  • Data accuracy varies by station quality

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Weather Underground PWS

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Station registration
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard

Which should you pick?

Choose DTN if

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

Choose Weather Underground PWS if

  • You need station network.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want real-time upload.
Weather Underground PWS review

Questions people ask

Is DTN or Weather Underground PWS better?
Neither clearly leads. DTN starts at $50/month and Weather Underground PWS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DTN or Weather Underground PWS?
Weather Underground PWS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50/month for DTN and Free for Weather Underground PWS.
Does DTN or Weather Underground PWS run on more platforms?
DTN runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Weather Underground PWS runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Weather Underground PWS for free?
Yes. Weather Underground PWS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN starts at $50/month.
What is DTN best used for?
DTN is most often used for weather planning, market monitoring, grain marketing, risk management. Of those, weather planning and market monitoring are not what Weather Underground PWS is typically brought in for.
What can DTN do that Weather Underground PWS cannot?
DTN covers Hyperlocal weather forecasts, Commodity market data, Severe weather alerts, Agronomic insights. Weather Underground PWS covers Station network, Real-time upload, Historical data, Quality control. Both handle Web support, Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Weather Underground PWS: Is there a cost to join the Weather Underground Personal Weather Station network?

No cost is disclosed for joining the Weather Underground PWS network. The site encourages users to join and contribute weather data.

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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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