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MeteoGroup vs RainViewer

MeteoGroup logo

MeteoGroup

Weather & Environment

Europe's leading commercial weather business

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RainViewer logo

RainViewer

Weather & Environment

Global rain radar with accurate precipitation forecasts

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only RainViewer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MeteoGroup the vendor's own domain (meteogroup.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 29 December 2021, redirects to and displays DTN's own corporate site listing DTN's weather and agriculture product lines (ClearAg, WeatherSentry, ProphetX), confirming in the vendor's own pages that MeteoGroup now operates under the DTN brand with no independent MeteoGroup pricing surviving; no dollar figures were found on the DTN page; RainViewer limited to precipitation forecasting without comprehensive weather data like temperature or wind
  • They diverge on capability: MeteoGroup covers European forecasts, RainViewer covers Global rain radar.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MeteoGroup and RainViewer actually diverge.

Attributes where MeteoGroup and RainViewer differ
AttributeMeteoGroupRainViewer
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Api, BroadcastWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19862015

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 MeteoGroup

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

Only in RainViewer

  • Global rain radar
  • Smooth animations
  • 2-hour forecasts
  • Lightning data
  • Satellite imagery
  • API access
  • Widgets
  • Notifications

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MeteoGroup

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

RainViewer

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Both are used for professional work, content creation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

MeteoGroup

  • The vendor's own domain (meteogroup.com), as captured by the Internet Archive on 29 December 2021, redirects to and displays DTN's own corporate site listing DTN's weather and agriculture product lines (ClearAg, WeatherSentry, ProphetX), confirming in the vendor's own pages that MeteoGroup now operates under the DTN brand with no independent MeteoGroup pricing surviving; no dollar figures were found on the DTN page

RainViewer

  • Limited to precipitation forecasting without comprehensive weather data like temperature or wind
  • Forecast window limited to 2 hours, not suitable for extended weather planning
  • Smaller global weather station network compared to national meteorological services
  • Limited historical weather data compared to competing weather platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

MeteoGroup

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

RainViewer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Global radar
    • Animations
    • Forecasts
  • Premium$2.99/month
    • No ads
    • API access
    • Extended history

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 RainViewer if

  • You need global rain radar.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want smooth animations.
RainViewer review

Questions people ask

Is MeteoGroup or RainViewer better?
Neither clearly leads. MeteoGroup starts at On request and RainViewer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MeteoGroup or RainViewer?
RainViewer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MeteoGroup and Free for RainViewer.
Does MeteoGroup or RainViewer run on more platforms?
MeteoGroup runs on Web, Api, Broadcast. RainViewer runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use RainViewer for free?
Yes. RainViewer 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 professional work, content creation.
What can MeteoGroup do that RainViewer cannot?
MeteoGroup covers European forecasts, Media graphics, Energy trading, Transportation weather. RainViewer covers Global rain radar, Smooth animations, 2-hour forecasts, Lightning data. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RainViewer: What weather data does RainViewer use?

RainViewer processes radar data from over 1,000 radar stations worldwide to provide precipitation forecasts with sub-kilometer accuracy updated every 5 minutes.

Source
RainViewer: How far ahead can RainViewer forecast rain?

RainViewer provides 2-hour precipitation forecasts updated frequently throughout the day with hyperlocal predictions.

Source
RainViewer: Is RainViewer available on all platforms?

RainViewer offers both a mobile app and web platform for accessing precipitation forecasts and radar data.

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