Weather · head to head
Aeris Weather vs Meteomatics
The short version
- Only Aeris Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Aeris Weather aerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala; Meteomatics higher cost compared to free or freemium weather APIs for basic use cases
- They diverge on capability: Aeris Weather covers Interactive maps, Meteomatics covers Drone measurements.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aeris Weather and Meteomatics actually diverge.
| Attribute | Aeris Weather | Meteomatics |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | €150/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Api, Web, Mobile | Web, API |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
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 Aeris Weather
- Interactive maps
- Severe weather alerts
- Tropical data
- Historical records
- Mapping SDKs
- Mobile SDKs
- Mobile support
Only in Meteomatics
- Drone measurements
- High-resolution data
- Historical archive
- Custom models
- Python SDK
- Enterprise systems
Both cover
- Weather API
- REST API
- Api support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Aeris Weather
- Weather data and forecastingnot Meteomatics
- Mission-critical weather-dependent decisionsnot Meteomatics
- High-reliability weather intelligence servicesnot Meteomatics
- Multi-industry weather data distributionnot Meteomatics
Meteomatics
- Professional Worknot Aeris Weather
- Content Creationnot Aeris Weather
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Aeris Weather
- AerisWeather now sells as Xweather under Vaisala
- The free Developer tier is capped at 15,000 API accesses per month and the service pauses once the limit is reached
- The Developer tier gets community support only
- The self-serve paid subscription is EUR 300 per month for 1,000,000 accesses per month
- Anything beyond 1,000,000 accesses per month requires contacting sales for a custom arrangement
- Dedicated support and custom SLA guarantees are enterprise only
- Free tier usage resets on the account creation date rather than the calendar month
Meteomatics
- Higher cost compared to free or freemium weather APIs for basic use cases
Pricing, plan by plan
Aeris Weather
Free- DeveloperFree
- 1,000 calls/day
- Basic data
- Maps
- Professional$100/month
- Unlimited calls
- All data
- Premium support
Meteomatics
€150/month- Starter$150/month
- API access
- Basic data
- Support
- Professional$500/month
- Full API
- Historical data
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Aeris Weather if
- You need interactive maps.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Api, Web, Mobile.
- You also want severe weather alerts.
Choose Meteomatics if
- You need drone measurements.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want high-resolution data.
Questions people ask
- Is Aeris Weather or Meteomatics better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aeris Weather starts at Free and Meteomatics at €150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aeris Weather or Meteomatics?
- Aeris Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aeris Weather and €150/month for Meteomatics.
- Does Aeris Weather or Meteomatics run on more platforms?
- Aeris Weather runs on Api, Web, Mobile. Meteomatics runs on Web, API.
- Can I use Aeris Weather for free?
- Yes. Aeris Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meteomatics starts at €150/month.
- What is Aeris Weather best used for?
- Aeris Weather is most often used for weather data and forecasting, mission-critical weather-dependent decisions, high-reliability weather intelligence services, multi-industry weather data distribution. Of those, weather data and forecasting and mission-critical weather-dependent decisions are not what Meteomatics is typically brought in for.
- What can Aeris Weather do that Meteomatics cannot?
- Aeris Weather covers Interactive maps, Severe weather alerts, Tropical data, Historical records. Meteomatics covers Drone measurements, High-resolution data, Historical archive, Custom models. Both handle Weather API, REST API, Api support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Aeris Weather: How is Xweather pricing structured?
Xweather offers custom pricing for its software products and weather API. Pricing reflects deployment scale, data complexity, reliability requirements, and service scope. Contact Xweather for a personalized quote tailored to your needs.
SourceMeteomatics: What weather data does Meteomatics provide?
Meteomatics provides global forecast and historical weather data through a RESTful API and WMS/WFS-compatible interface, with custom weather models including EURO1k covering Europe at 1km resolution.
SourceAeris Weather: Does Xweather offer a pay-as-you-go weather API?
Yes. Xweather provides a free weather API key with pay-as-you-go pricing available. Specific rates and API tier details are available at the Xweather API signup portal or by contacting the sales team.
SourceAeris Weather: What products does Xweather offer pricing for?
Xweather's software products include Protect, Optimize, Observe, Horizon, RoadAI, WeatherDesk, and Powerup. Individual pricing for each product is determined by your deployment requirements and service agreements. Contact Xweather to discuss subscriptions, tiers, SLAs, and specific pricing.
SourceRelated pages
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