Software · head to head
StormGeo vs AirVisual
StormGeo
Software
Weather intelligence for shipping optimization
- From
- $800/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only AirVisual has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: StormGeo no longer independent as fully owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval since June 2021; AirVisual outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage
- They diverge on capability: StormGeo covers Weather routing, AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which StormGeo and AirVisual actually diverge.
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 StormGeo
- Weather routing
- Voyage optimization
- Fleet performance analytics
- Safety alerts
- ECDIS systems
- Fleet management platforms
- ERP systems
- Windows support
Only in AirVisual
- Global AQI coverage
- 3-day forecasts
- Health recommendations
- City rankings
- Historical data
- Widgets
- Apple Watch
- Smart displays
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
StormGeo
No use cases recorded yet. See the StormGeo review.
AirVisual
- Checking local air quality and PM2.5 levelsnot StormGeo
- Seven day air quality forecastsnot StormGeo
- Health guidance based on current pollutionnot StormGeo
- Comparing indoor and outdoor air with an IQAir monitornot StormGeo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
StormGeo
- No longer independent as fully owned subsidiary of Alfa Laval since June 2021
- Primarily Europe-based with less established presence in Asian maritime markets compared to Weathernews
- Focused on commercial and industrial sectors rather than consumer weather services
AirVisual
- Outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage
- Indoor measurement needs an IQAir AirVisual monitor bought separately
- The app pages do not state what, if anything, costs money
Pricing, plan by plan
StormGeo
$800/month- s-Suite$2000/month
- Weather routing
- Voyage optimization
- Fleet performance
AirVisual
Free- FreeFree
- Global AQI data
- Forecasts
- Health tips
- Pro$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Historical data
- Widgets
Which should you pick?
Choose StormGeo if
- You need weather routing.
- You work on Web, Windows, Api.
- You also want voyage optimization.
Choose AirVisual if
- You need global aqi coverage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want 3-day forecasts.
Questions people ask
- Is StormGeo or AirVisual better?
- Neither clearly leads. StormGeo starts at $800/month and AirVisual at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, StormGeo or AirVisual?
- AirVisual has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $800/month for StormGeo and Free for AirVisual.
- Does StormGeo or AirVisual run on more platforms?
- StormGeo runs on Web, Windows, Api. AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use AirVisual for free?
- Yes. AirVisual has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. StormGeo starts at $800/month.
- What can StormGeo do that AirVisual cannot?
- StormGeo covers Weather routing, Voyage optimization, Fleet performance analytics, Safety alerts. AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, Health recommendations, City rankings. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
StormGeo: What industries does StormGeo serve?
StormGeo serves shipping, oil and gas, renewable energy, utilities, aviation, and cross-industry sectors with weather intelligence, routing, and operational decision support services.
SourceStormGeo: What is s-Suite and what does it include?
s-Suite is StormGeo's complete, one-stop solution for shipping companies combining Voyage Planning, Onboard Route Optimization, Route Advisory Services and Fleet Performance Management.
SourceStormGeo: Does StormGeo offer weather routing for maritime operations?
Yes. StormGeo provides Weather Routing and Voyage Optimization services that empower onboard and shoreside teams to plan and execute optimized, compliant voyages by combining AI-driven insights, advanced technology, and weather intelligence.
SourceStormGeo: What is the s-Planner product used for?
StormGeo's s-Planner integrates route optimization and weather insights with up-to-date Electronic Navigational Charts and Publications to streamline onboard voyage planning workflow.
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