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DTN Weather vs RainViewer

DTN Weather logo

DTN Weather

Software

Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RainViewer logo

RainViewer

Software

Global rain radar with accurate precipitation forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RainViewer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; RainViewer limited to precipitation forecasting without comprehensive weather data like temperature or wind
  • They diverge on capability: DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, RainViewer covers Global rain radar.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DTN Weather and RainViewer actually diverge.

Attributes where DTN Weather and RainViewer differ
AttributeDTN WeatherRainViewer
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Api, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19842015

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 DTN Weather

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

Only in RainViewer

  • Global rain radar
  • Smooth animations
  • 2-hour forecasts
  • Lightning data
  • Satellite imagery
  • API access
  • Widgets
  • Notifications

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DTN Weather

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

RainViewer

  • Professional Worknot DTN Weather
  • Content Creationnot DTN Weather

Where each one falls short

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

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)

RainViewer

  • Limited to precipitation forecasting without comprehensive weather data like temperature or wind
  • Forecast window limited to 2 hours, not suitable for extended weather planning
  • Smaller global weather station network compared to national meteorological services
  • Limited historical weather data compared to competing weather platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

DTN Weather

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.

RainViewer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Global radar
    • Animations
    • Forecasts
  • Premium$2.99/month
    • No ads
    • API access
    • Extended history

Which should you pick?

Choose DTN Weather if

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

Choose RainViewer if

  • You need global rain radar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want smooth animations.
RainViewer review

Questions people ask

Is DTN Weather or RainViewer better?
Neither clearly leads. DTN Weather starts at On request and RainViewer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DTN Weather or RainViewer?
RainViewer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DTN Weather and Free for RainViewer.
Does DTN Weather or RainViewer run on more platforms?
DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile. RainViewer runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use RainViewer for free?
Yes. RainViewer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN Weather starts at On request.
What is DTN Weather best used for?
DTN Weather is most often used for professional weather data for aviation operations, weather intelligence for agriculture decision-making, decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industries, 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert services. Of those, professional weather data for aviation operations and weather intelligence for agriculture decision-making are not what RainViewer is typically brought in for.
What can DTN Weather do that RainViewer cannot?
DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. RainViewer covers Global rain radar, Smooth animations, 2-hour forecasts, Lightning data. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RainViewer: What weather data does RainViewer use?

RainViewer processes radar data from over 1,000 radar stations worldwide to provide precipitation forecasts with sub-kilometer accuracy updated every 5 minutes.

Source
RainViewer: How far ahead can RainViewer forecast rain?

RainViewer provides 2-hour precipitation forecasts updated frequently throughout the day with hyperlocal predictions.

Source
RainViewer: Is RainViewer available on all platforms?

RainViewer offers both a mobile app and web platform for accessing precipitation forecasts and radar data.

Source
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