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ClearAg vs OpenWeatherMap

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ClearAg

Weather

Weather-driven agriculture intelligence platform

From
On request
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: ClearAg no published pricing for ClearAg or DTN agricultural data services; OpenWeatherMap free tier capped at 60 calls/minute and 1,000,000 calls/month
  • They diverge on capability: ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClearAg and OpenWeatherMap actually diverge.

Attributes where ClearAg and OpenWeatherMap differ
AttributeClearAgOpenWeatherMap
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, Web, MobileWeb
Founded19842017

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 ClearAg

  • Spray window predictions
  • Field accessibility
  • Growing conditions
  • Pest modeling
  • Irrigation planning
  • Farm management systems
  • APIs
  • Enterprise platforms

Only in OpenWeatherMap

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

Both cover

  • Api support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

ClearAg

  • Grain market data and pricing intelligence for tradersnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Farm intelligence and yield forecasting for producersnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Weather and environmental data for agricultural operationsnot OpenWeatherMap
  • Energy and commodity market data and analyticsnot OpenWeatherMap

OpenWeatherMap

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

Where each one falls short

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

ClearAg

  • No published pricing for ClearAg or DTN agricultural data services

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

ClearAg

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Ag weather API
    • Spray conditions
    • Custom integration

OpenWeatherMap

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

Which should you pick?

Choose ClearAg if

  • You need spray window predictions.
  • You work on Api, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want field accessibility.
ClearAg 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 ClearAg or OpenWeatherMap better?
Neither clearly leads. ClearAg 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, ClearAg or OpenWeatherMap?
OpenWeatherMap has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ClearAg and Free for OpenWeatherMap.
Does ClearAg or OpenWeatherMap run on more platforms?
ClearAg runs on Api, Web, Mobile. OpenWeatherMap runs on Web.
Can I use OpenWeatherMap for free?
Yes. OpenWeatherMap has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ClearAg starts at On request.
What is ClearAg best used for?
ClearAg is most often used for grain market data and pricing intelligence for traders, farm intelligence and yield forecasting for producers, weather and environmental data for agricultural operations, energy and commodity market data and analytics. Of those, grain market data and pricing intelligence for traders and farm intelligence and yield forecasting for producers are not what OpenWeatherMap is typically brought in for.
What can ClearAg do that OpenWeatherMap cannot?
ClearAg covers Spray window predictions, Field accessibility, Growing conditions, Pest modeling. OpenWeatherMap covers Weather API, Current conditions, Forecasts, Historical data. Both handle Api support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClearAg: How much does ClearAg cost?

ClearAg, a DTN product, does not publish standard pricing rates. Pricing varies based on the specific data service, subscription tier, and agricultural use case. Contact DTN directly to discuss your needs and receive a customized quote.

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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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ClearAg: What does ClearAg offer?

ClearAg provides grain market data, farm intelligence, yield forecasting, commodity pricing, weather data, and decision-support tools for agricultural producers, traders, and agribusiness companies.

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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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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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