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DTN Weather vs Weather Underground

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DTN Weather

Weather

Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Weather Underground logo

Weather Underground

Weather

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: 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; Weather Underground free public API discontinued as of December 31, 2018 with no new developer accounts accepted
  • They diverge on capability: DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Weather Underground covers Personal weather stations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DTN Weather and Weather Underground differ
AttributeDTN WeatherWeather Underground
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Api, MobileWeb, Mobile web, Personal Weather Station network
Founded19842003

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather).

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 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.

DTN Weather

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

Weather Underground

  • 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)

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

DTN Weather

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.

Weather Underground

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

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 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 DTN Weather or Weather Underground better?
Neither clearly leads. DTN 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, DTN Weather or Weather Underground?
Weather Underground has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DTN Weather and Free for Weather Underground.
Does DTN Weather or Weather Underground run on more platforms?
DTN Weather runs on Web, 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. 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 Weather Underground is typically brought in for.
What can DTN Weather do that Weather Underground cannot?
DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. Weather Underground covers Personal weather stations, Hyperlocal data, Historical records, Webcams. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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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.

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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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