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DTN Weather vs Yr.no

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DTN Weather

Weather

Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Yr.no logo

Yr.no

Weather

Norway's trusted free weather service for the world

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Yr.no 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; Yr.no full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
  • They diverge on capability: DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DTN Weather and Yr.no actually diverge.

Attributes where DTN Weather and Yr.no differ
AttributeDTN WeatherYr.no
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Api, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19842007

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 Yr.no

  • Hourly forecasts
  • Long-term predictions
  • Precipitation graphs
  • Wind data
  • Aurora forecasts
  • Open API
  • Widgets
  • Smart displays

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 Yr.no
  • Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot Yr.no
  • Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot Yr.no
  • 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot Yr.no

Yr.no

  • Checking day-by-day and hour-by-hour weather forecasts with graph detailsnot DTN Weather
  • Now-cast alerts for rainfall expected within the next 90 minutesnot DTN Weather
  • Viewing UV forecasts, pollen spread, and air pollution overviewsnot DTN Weather
  • Embedding free weather widgets/modules on third-party websitesnot DTN Weather
  • Building weather features into apps via Yr's free REST APIs (forecasts, alerts, radar, ocean data)not 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)

Yr.no

  • Full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
  • Product and documentation are heavily Norway/Nordic-centric in framing even though forecasts cover any location on earth
  • No paid/pro consumer tier is published, monetization/support model beyond the free service is unclear from primary sources

Pricing, plan by plan

DTN Weather

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.

Yr.no

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full weather data
    • Hourly forecasts
    • Long-term outlook

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 Yr.no if

  • You need hourly forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want long-term predictions.
Yr.no review

Questions people ask

Is DTN Weather or Yr.no better?
Neither clearly leads. DTN Weather starts at On request and Yr.no at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DTN Weather or Yr.no?
Yr.no has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DTN Weather and Free for Yr.no.
Does DTN Weather or Yr.no run on more platforms?
DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile. Yr.no runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Yr.no for free?
Yes. Yr.no 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 Yr.no is typically brought in for.
What can DTN Weather do that Yr.no cannot?
DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts, Long-term predictions, Precipitation graphs, Wind data. 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.

Source
Yr.no: Is Yr.no free to use?

Yes, Yr.no is a free weather forecasting service. It is a collaboration between NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute.

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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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Yr.no: Does Yr.no require registration or payment to access weather forecasts?

The website does not mention any registration requirements, subscription tiers, or payment obligations. Access to weather information appears to be free without account creation.

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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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Yr.no: Who funds and maintains Yr.no if it is free?

Yr.no is maintained as a public service collaboration between NRK (Norwegian public broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, both government-supported organizations.

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