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MeteoGroup vs OpenWeatherMap

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MeteoGroup

Weather

Europe's leading commercial weather business

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OpenWeatherMap

Weather

Developer-friendly weather API with global coverage

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenWeatherMap has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MeteoGroup no pricing information available on Meteogroup website or redirected DTN site; OpenWeatherMap free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
  • They diverge on capability: MeteoGroup covers European forecasts, OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeteoGroup and OpenWeatherMap actually diverge.

Attributes where MeteoGroup and OpenWeatherMap differ
AttributeMeteoGroupOpenWeatherMap
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Api, BroadcastWeb
Founded19862017

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 MeteoGroup

  • European forecasts
  • Media graphics
  • Energy trading
  • Transportation weather
  • Agriculture insights
  • Broadcast systems
  • Energy platforms
  • Fleet management

Only in OpenWeatherMap

  • Weather API
  • Current conditions
  • Forecasts
  • Historical data
  • Weather maps
  • REST API
  • JSON format
  • Widgets

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

MeteoGroup

  • Weather data and forecasting servicesnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Meteorological information and analyticsnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Enterprise weather intelligencenot OpenWeatherMap

OpenWeatherMap

  • Embedding current weather and short-term forecasts into third-party apps/websitesnot MeteoGroup
  • Pulling historical and statistical weather data for researchnot MeteoGroup
  • Displaying weather map overlays (precipitation, clouds, etc.) via the Weather Maps APInot MeteoGroup
  • Monitoring air pollution levels via the Air Pollution APInot MeteoGroup
  • Geocoding locations for weather lookupsnot MeteoGroup

Where each one falls short

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

MeteoGroup

  • No pricing information available on Meteogroup website or redirected DTN site
  • Business model and pricing structure not published
  • Contact required to determine pricing

OpenWeatherMap

  • Free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
  • Free tier limited to current weather, 3-hour/5-day forecast, air pollution, 15 map layers, and geocoding only
  • One Call API free allowance is only 1,000 calls/day before pay-per-call charges apply
  • Paid tier (Startup, Developer, Professional, Expert) exact USD prices are not published on the public pricing page

Pricing, plan by plan

MeteoGroup

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • European coverage
    • Media solutions
    • Energy forecasting

OpenWeatherMap

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 free API calls per day

Which should you pick?

Choose MeteoGroup if

  • You need european forecasts.
  • You work on Web, Api, Broadcast.
  • You also want media graphics.
MeteoGroup review

Choose OpenWeatherMap if

  • You need weather api.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want current conditions.
OpenWeatherMap review

Questions people ask

Is MeteoGroup or OpenWeatherMap better?
Neither clearly leads. MeteoGroup starts at On request and OpenWeatherMap at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeteoGroup or OpenWeatherMap?
OpenWeatherMap has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MeteoGroup and Free for OpenWeatherMap.
Does MeteoGroup or OpenWeatherMap run on more platforms?
MeteoGroup runs on Web, Api, Broadcast. OpenWeatherMap runs on Web.
Can I use OpenWeatherMap for free?
Yes. OpenWeatherMap has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MeteoGroup starts at On request.
What is MeteoGroup best used for?
MeteoGroup is most often used for weather data and forecasting services, meteorological information and analytics, enterprise weather intelligence. Of those, weather data and forecasting services and meteorological information and analytics are not what OpenWeatherMap is typically brought in for.
What can MeteoGroup do that OpenWeatherMap cannot?
MeteoGroup covers European forecasts, Media graphics, Energy trading, Transportation weather. OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API, Current conditions, Forecasts, Historical data. Both handle Web support, Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MeteoGroup: How much does Meteogroup cost?

Meteogroup does not publish pricing on their website. The company website redirects to DTN.com, where pricing information is also not disclosed. Customers must contact the company directly through their sales process to obtain pricing information.

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OpenWeatherMap: How much does OpenWeatherMap cost?

OpenWeatherMap operates on a pay-as-you-call usage-based pricing model. The platform offers a free tier with 1,000 API calls per day, and customers can purchase additional calls based on their needs.

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MeteoGroup: What is Meteogroup's pricing model?

Meteogroup's pricing model is not published online. The company directs customers to contact their sales team directly for pricing quotes and information about their meteorological and weather data services.

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OpenWeatherMap: Is there a free weather API service?

Yes. OpenWeatherMap provides a free tier that includes up to 1,000 API calls per day. Users can subscribe for free at home.openweathermap.org without providing payment information.

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MeteoGroup: Does Meteogroup offer a free trial?

Information about free trials is not available on the Meteogroup website. Interested customers should contact the company directly to inquire about trial options and pricing.

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OpenWeatherMap: Does OpenWeatherMap offer enterprise plans?

OpenWeatherMap offers separate service tiers for enterprise customers, with pricing and features determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact the company directly for enterprise plan details and custom pricing.

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