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Plume Labs vs Ventusky

Plume Labs logo

Plume Labs

Weather

Personal air quality tracking and forecasting

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ventusky logo

Ventusky

Weather

Beautiful weather maps from Czech developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ventusky has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Plume Labs plume Labs states on its own site that the Flow and Flow 2 hardware are no longer available for purchase, while the Plume Labs App and the Plume API continue to operate; Ventusky the Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear
  • They diverge on capability: Plume Labs covers Personal air sensor, Ventusky covers Animated weather maps.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Plume Labs and Ventusky actually diverge.

Attributes where Plume Labs and Ventusky differ
AttributePlume LabsVentusky
Starting price$179/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20142015

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 Plume Labs

  • Personal air sensor
  • Real-time tracking
  • Exposure insights
  • Route suggestions
  • Health tips
  • Mobile app
  • Fitness trackers
  • Smart home

Only in Ventusky

  • Animated weather maps
  • Multiple forecast models
  • Wind visualization
  • Temperature maps
  • Precipitation forecasts
  • Web embedding
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Plume Labs

  • Professional Worknot Ventusky
  • Content Creationnot Ventusky

Ventusky

  • Interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid Premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 daysnot Plume Labs

Where each one falls short

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

Plume Labs

  • Plume Labs states on its own site that the Flow and Flow 2 hardware are no longer available for purchase, while the Plume Labs App and the Plume API continue to operate

Ventusky

  • The Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear

Pricing, plan by plan

Plume Labs

$179/one-time
  • Flow 2$179/one-time
    • Personal sensor
    • Real-time tracking
    • App access

Ventusky

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather maps
    • Multiple models
    • Forecasts

Which should you pick?

Choose Plume Labs if

  • You need personal air sensor.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want real-time tracking.
Plume Labs review

Choose Ventusky if

  • You need animated weather maps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want multiple forecast models.
Ventusky review

Questions people ask

Is Plume Labs or Ventusky better?
Neither clearly leads. Plume Labs starts at $179/one-time and Ventusky at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Plume Labs or Ventusky?
Ventusky has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $179/one-time for Plume Labs and Free for Ventusky.
Does Plume Labs or Ventusky run on more platforms?
Plume Labs runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. Ventusky runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Ventusky for free?
Yes. Ventusky has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Plume Labs starts at $179/one-time.
What is Plume Labs best used for?
Plume Labs is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Ventusky is typically brought in for.
What can Plume Labs do that Ventusky cannot?
Plume Labs covers Personal air sensor, Real-time tracking, Exposure insights, Route suggestions. Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Multiple forecast models, Wind visualization, Temperature maps. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Plume Labs: Is the Flow 2 air quality sensor still available for purchase?

No. Plume Labs discontinued the Flow 2 hardware in Spring 2023. It is no longer for sale.

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Ventusky: What subscription tiers does Ventusky Premium offer?

Ventusky offers Premium and Premium+ subscriptions. Both are billed yearly and include unlimited layers, forecast maps beyond 7 days, advanced widgets, notifications, and priority support.

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Plume Labs: What air quality products does Plume Labs currently offer?

Plume Labs now offers the Plume Labs App for air quality forecasts and the Plume API for business data solutions. Specific pricing for these services is not disclosed on the website.

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Ventusky: What is the difference between Ventusky Premium and Premium+ tiers?

Both tiers include the same features but support different numbers of devices. Premium supports up to 4 devices, while Premium+ supports up to 25 devices.

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Ventusky: Can I cancel my Ventusky subscription after signing up?

Yes, you may cancel at any time. Subscriptions renew automatically, but you can stop renewal at any point.

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Ventusky: Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-subscription?

No, payments for the current subscription period are non-refundable. Your access will continue until the end of the prepaid period after which it stops.

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