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Airveda vs OpenWeatherMap

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Airveda

Weather

India's leading air quality monitoring solution

From
7999/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenWeatherMap logo

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: Airveda primarily a hardware company; the data platform accompanies monitors rather than standing alone; OpenWeatherMap free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
  • They diverge on capability: Airveda covers PM2.5 monitoring, OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Airveda and OpenWeatherMap actually diverge.

Attributes where Airveda and OpenWeatherMap differ
AttributeAirvedaOpenWeatherMap
Starting price7999/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareWeb
Founded20162017

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 Airveda

  • PM2.5 monitoring
  • CO2 tracking
  • Mobile app
  • Alerts
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud dashboard
  • API
  • Ios support

Only in OpenWeatherMap

  • Weather API
  • Current conditions
  • Forecasts
  • Weather maps
  • REST API
  • JSON format
  • Widgets
  • Api support

Both cover

  • Historical data

What people use each for

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

Airveda

  • Indoor air quality monitoring for offices, schools and hospitalitynot OpenWeatherMap
  • Ambient air monitoring on construction sites for compliancenot OpenWeatherMap
  • Municipal and government air quality networksnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Vape detection in schoolsnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Dashboards and alerts across a fleet of monitorsnot OpenWeatherMap

OpenWeatherMap

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

Where each one falls short

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

Airveda

  • Primarily a hardware company; the data platform accompanies monitors rather than standing alone
  • Focused on Indian regulatory compliance, so the reporting suits that market first
  • Pricing is not published and requires an enquiry

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

Airveda

7999/one-time
  • PM2.5 Monitor$7999/one-time
    • PM2.5 tracking
    • App connectivity
    • Historical data
  • CO2 Monitor$12999/one-time
    • CO2 monitoring
    • Temperature
    • Humidity

OpenWeatherMap

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Airveda if

  • You need pm2.5 monitoring.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want co2 tracking.
Airveda 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 Airveda or OpenWeatherMap better?
Neither clearly leads. Airveda starts at 7999/one-time and OpenWeatherMap at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Airveda or OpenWeatherMap?
OpenWeatherMap has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 7999/one-time for Airveda and Free for OpenWeatherMap.
Does Airveda or OpenWeatherMap run on more platforms?
Airveda runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. OpenWeatherMap runs on Web.
Can I use OpenWeatherMap for free?
Yes. OpenWeatherMap has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Airveda starts at 7999/one-time.
What is Airveda best used for?
Airveda is most often used for indoor air quality monitoring for offices, schools and hospitality, ambient air monitoring on construction sites for compliance, municipal and government air quality networks, vape detection in schools. Of those, indoor air quality monitoring for offices, schools and hospitality and ambient air monitoring on construction sites for compliance are not what OpenWeatherMap is typically brought in for.
What can Airveda do that OpenWeatherMap cannot?
Airveda covers PM2.5 monitoring, CO2 tracking, Mobile app, Alerts. OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API, Current conditions, Forecasts, Weather maps. Both handle Historical data.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Airveda: Does Airveda publish pricing for its monitoring solutions?

No. Airveda asks prospects to contact them via their inquiry form, phone at +91 971 819 0056, or email at [email protected] for pricing quotes.

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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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Airveda: Is there a free version of Airveda?

Airveda offers a free mobile app available on iOS and Android. The website does not specify what features the app includes or whether desktop/enterprise services have free tiers.

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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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Airveda: Can I request a demo instead of committing to a purchase?

Yes, the site offers to 'Get a demo for your office or site today,' allowing prospects to see the product before pricing discussions.

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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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Airveda: What products does Airveda offer?

Airveda offers indoor monitors, outdoor monitors, vape detectors, weather stations, a mobile app, and a data platform, but pricing for each is not published.

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