Software · head to head
RainViewer vs Awair
RainViewer
Software
Global rain radar with accurate precipitation forecasts
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Awair
Software
Smart indoor air quality monitor for healthy spaces
- From
- $149/one-time
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only RainViewer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: RainViewer limited to precipitation forecasting without comprehensive weather data like temperature or wind; Awair a hardware purchase, with the Element at $299 before any software value
- They diverge on capability: RainViewer covers Global rain radar, Awair covers 5-factor monitoring.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RainViewer and Awair actually diverge.
| Attribute | RainViewer | Awair |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $149/one-time |
| Pricing model | freemium | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Ios, Android, Hardware |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 RainViewer
- Global rain radar
- Smooth animations
- 2-hour forecasts
- Lightning data
- Satellite imagery
- API access
- Widgets
- Notifications
Only in Awair
- 5-factor monitoring
- Awair Score
- Personalized tips
- Historical trends
- Smart displays
- Alexa
- Google Home
- IFTTT
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
RainViewer
- Professional Worknot Awair
- Content Creationnot Awair
Awair
- Indoor air quality monitoring at homenot RainViewer
- Tracking CO2, humidity, temperature, VOCs and particulatesnot RainViewer
- Workplace air quality monitoring across a building with Omninot RainViewer
- Correlating air quality with sleep or productivitynot RainViewer
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Awair
- A hardware purchase, with the Element at $299 before any software value
- The consumer Element tracks 5 environmental factors against 7 on the business Omni
- Business deployments run on subscriptions, and Omni pricing is not published
Pricing, plan by plan
RainViewer
Free- FreeFree
- Global radar
- Animations
- Forecasts
- Premium$2.99/month
- No ads
- API access
- Extended history
Awair
$149/one-time- Element$149/one-time
- 5 air factors
- Smart home integration
- App access
- Omni$299/one-time
- Enterprise features
- API access
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Awair if
- You need 5-factor monitoring.
- You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
- You also want awair score.
Questions people ask
- Is RainViewer or Awair better?
- Neither clearly leads. RainViewer starts at Free and Awair at $149/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, RainViewer or Awair?
- RainViewer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for RainViewer and $149/one-time for Awair.
- Does RainViewer or Awair run on more platforms?
- RainViewer runs on Web, iOS, Android. Awair runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
- Can I use RainViewer for free?
- Yes. RainViewer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Awair starts at $149/one-time.
- What is RainViewer best used for?
- RainViewer is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Awair is typically brought in for.
- What can RainViewer do that Awair cannot?
- RainViewer covers Global rain radar, Smooth animations, 2-hour forecasts, Lightning data. Awair covers 5-factor monitoring, Awair Score, Personalized tips, Historical trends. Both handle Ios support, Android 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.
SourceRainViewer: How far ahead can RainViewer forecast rain?
RainViewer provides 2-hour precipitation forecasts updated frequently throughout the day with hyperlocal predictions.
SourceRainViewer: 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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