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Gro Intelligence vs The Weather Channel

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Gro Intelligence

Weather & Environment

Global agricultural data and analytics

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Weather Channel logo

The Weather Channel

Weather & Environment

America's most trusted weather source with real-time forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only The Weather Channel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gro Intelligence gro Intelligence publishes no price anywhere on its platform page; access to its agriculture and climate data platform is gated entirely behind a "Talk to our team" contact form rather than any published rate or tier (archived platform page, 8 November 2022); The Weather Channel premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • They diverge on capability: Gro Intelligence covers Crop forecasting, The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gro Intelligence and The Weather Channel actually diverge.

Attributes where Gro Intelligence and The Weather Channel differ
AttributeGro IntelligenceThe Weather Channel
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, ApiiOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku
Founded20141982

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

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 Gro Intelligence

  • Crop forecasting
  • Climate analysis
  • Supply chain data
  • Price models
  • Trade flows
  • Major data providers
  • APIs
  • SOC 2

Only in The Weather Channel

  • 10-day forecasts
  • Hourly predictions
  • Interactive radar
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality index
  • Smart home devices
  • Connected cars
  • Wearables

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Gro Intelligence

  • Market analysisnot The Weather Channel
  • Supply chainnot The Weather Channel
  • Climate risknot The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel

  • Checking daily and 10-day local weather forecastsnot Gro Intelligence
  • Tracking storms and hurricanes via Storm Radarnot Gro Intelligence
  • Viewing weather radar mapsnot Gro Intelligence
  • Getting severe weather alertsnot Gro Intelligence
  • Accessing weather news and video content on weather.comnot Gro Intelligence

Where each one falls short

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

Gro Intelligence

  • Gro Intelligence publishes no price anywhere on its platform page; access to its agriculture and climate data platform is gated entirely behind a "Talk to our team" contact form rather than any published rate or tier (archived platform page, 8 November 2022)

The Weather Channel

  • Premium radar features are limited to iOS and macOS; not available on Android or other platforms
  • Premium subscription required for advanced radar customization
  • Premium perks tied to partner deals which may change

Pricing, plan by plan

Gro Intelligence

$29/month
  • ProfessionalFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Data access
    • Dashboards
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • API access
    • Custom models

The Weather Channel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Rain radar and storm tracker
    • Allergy tracker
    • 24-hour future radar
  • Premium$29.99/year
    • All free features
    • Premium perks program (up to USD 187 value)
    • 18Birdies golf app access (30% off plus free week)

Which should you pick?

Choose Gro Intelligence if

  • You need crop forecasting.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want climate analysis.
Gro Intelligence review

Choose The Weather Channel if

  • You need 10-day forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
  • You also want hourly predictions.
The Weather Channel review

Questions people ask

Is Gro Intelligence or The Weather Channel better?
Neither clearly leads. Gro Intelligence starts at $29/month and The Weather Channel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gro Intelligence or The Weather Channel?
The Weather Channel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Gro Intelligence and Free for The Weather Channel.
Does Gro Intelligence or The Weather Channel run on more platforms?
Gro Intelligence runs on Web, Api. The Weather Channel runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku.
Can I use The Weather Channel for free?
Yes. The Weather Channel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gro Intelligence starts at $29/month.
What is Gro Intelligence best used for?
Gro Intelligence is most often used for market analysis, supply chain, climate risk. Of those, market analysis and supply chain are not what The Weather Channel is typically brought in for.
What can Gro Intelligence do that The Weather Channel cannot?
Gro Intelligence covers Crop forecasting, Climate analysis, Supply chain data, Price models. The Weather Channel covers 10-day forecasts, Hourly predictions, Interactive radar, Severe weather alerts. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

The Weather Channel: What is the cost of The Weather Channel Premium?

The Weather Channel Premium subscription costs USD 29.99 annually with a 7-day free trial before the annual charge is applied.

Source
The Weather Channel: What premium features are included?

The Weather Channel Premium includes premium perks program offering up to USD 187 in partner deals, access to 18Birdies golf app (30% off plus free week), and professional-grade customizable radar with high-resolution single-site radar on iOS and macOS devices.

Source
The Weather Channel: What are the free features available?

Free features include rain radar, storm tracker, allergy tracker, 24-hour future radar, storm alerts, Feels Like temperature, hourly and daily forecasts, weather widgets with dark mode support, and air quality monitoring.

The Weather Channel: What devices are supported?

The Weather Channel app is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, and other streaming platforms.

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