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StormGeo vs Visual Crossing Weather

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StormGeo

Weather

Weather intelligence for shipping optimization

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Visual Crossing Weather

Weather

Historical and forecast weather data for any location

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Visual Crossing Weather 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; Visual Crossing Weather sub hourly weather history, solar and wind energy elements, soil and evapotranspiration data and degree day calculations are excluded from the Professional plan
  • They diverge on capability: StormGeo covers Weather routing, Visual Crossing Weather covers Historical weather.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which StormGeo and Visual Crossing Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where StormGeo and Visual Crossing Weather differ
AttributeStormGeoVisual Crossing Weather
Starting price$800/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiApi, Web
Founded19972003

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 StormGeo

  • Weather routing
  • Voyage optimization
  • Fleet performance analytics
  • Safety alerts
  • ECDIS systems
  • Fleet management platforms
  • ERP systems
  • Windows support

Only in Visual Crossing Weather

  • Historical weather
  • 15-day forecasts
  • Weather query builder
  • Bulk downloads
  • API access
  • REST API
  • Excel add-in
  • Python library

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Api 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.

Visual Crossing Weather

  • Pulling historical weather records for analysis and modellingnot StormGeo
  • Adding forecast data to applications through a weather APInot StormGeo
  • Weather driven analytics for energy, agriculture and logisticsnot 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

Visual Crossing Weather

  • Sub hourly weather history, solar and wind energy elements, soil and evapotranspiration data and degree day calculations are excluded from the Professional plan
  • Removing the attribution requirement needs the Corporate plan or above
  • Usage is metered in records rather than API calls, and the metered plan requires a cost calculator to work out the bill
  • Per record rates are not stated on the editions page
  • Enterprise terms are custom rather than published

Pricing, plan by plan

StormGeo

$800/month
  • s-Suite$2000/month
    • Weather routing
    • Voyage optimization
    • Fleet performance

Visual Crossing Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 records/day
    • 15-day forecast
    • Historical data
  • Professional$35/month
    • 10,000 records/day
    • Full API
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose StormGeo if

  • You need weather routing.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want voyage optimization.
StormGeo review

Choose Visual Crossing Weather if

  • You need historical weather.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api, Web.
  • You also want 15-day forecasts.
Visual Crossing Weather review

Questions people ask

Is StormGeo or Visual Crossing Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. StormGeo starts at $800/month and Visual Crossing Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, StormGeo or Visual Crossing Weather?
Visual Crossing Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $800/month for StormGeo and Free for Visual Crossing Weather.
Does StormGeo or Visual Crossing Weather run on more platforms?
StormGeo runs on Web, Windows, Api. Visual Crossing Weather runs on Api, Web.
Can I use Visual Crossing Weather for free?
Yes. Visual Crossing Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. StormGeo starts at $800/month.
What can StormGeo do that Visual Crossing Weather cannot?
StormGeo covers Weather routing, Voyage optimization, Fleet performance analytics, Safety alerts. Visual Crossing Weather covers Historical weather, 15-day forecasts, Weather query builder, Bulk downloads. Both handle Web support, Api 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.

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Visual Crossing Weather: Does Visual Crossing offer free weather data?

Yes, the first 1,000 daily records are free and include both historical and forecast data for commercial use.

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StormGeo: 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.

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Visual Crossing Weather: Can I use Visual Crossing weather data for commercial purposes?

Yes, all Visual Crossing subscription tiers include commercial use rights.

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StormGeo: 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.

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Visual Crossing Weather: What is the difference between the Metered and Corporate plans on Visual Crossing?

The Metered plan charges pay-as-you-go for unlimited records with 5 locations per query. The Corporate plan has unlimited records with fair use policy, 1,000 locations per query, advanced features like solar and wind energy, and premium support included.

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StormGeo: 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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