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DTN Weather vs Weather Underground PWS

DTN Weather logo

DTN Weather

Weather

Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy

From
On request
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 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 PWS personal weather station network relies on community contributions
  • They diverge on capability: DTN Weather covers Precision 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 Weather and Weather Underground PWS actually diverge.

Attributes where DTN Weather and Weather Underground PWS differ
AttributeDTN WeatherWeather Underground PWS
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Api, MobileWeb, Mobile
Founded19841995

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
  • Enterprise APIs
  • Custom integrations
  • Data feeds
  • Mobile support

Only in Weather Underground PWS

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

Both cover

  • Historical data
  • Web support
  • Api 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 PWS
  • Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot Weather Underground PWS
  • Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot Weather Underground PWS
  • 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot Weather Underground PWS

Weather Underground PWS

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

DTN Weather

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.

Weather Underground PWS

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Station registration
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard

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 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 Weather or Weather Underground PWS better?
Neither clearly leads. DTN Weather starts at On request 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 Weather or Weather Underground PWS?
Weather Underground PWS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DTN Weather and Free for Weather Underground PWS.
Does DTN Weather or Weather Underground PWS run on more platforms?
DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile. 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 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 PWS is typically brought in for.
What can DTN Weather do that Weather Underground PWS cannot?
DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. Weather Underground PWS covers Station network, Real-time upload, Quality control, Community rankings. Both handle Historical data, Web support, Api 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 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 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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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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