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StormGeo vs Windy

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StormGeo

Weather

Weather intelligence for shipping optimization

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Windy logo

Windy

Weather

Advanced weather visualization and forecasting platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Windy 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; Windy windy Premium is required for the 1-hour and 15-day forecast outlook, 4-6x daily model updates, 24-hour radar/satellite loops with 1-year archives, and tide forecast maps, per the App Store listing; the free tier lacks these
  • They diverge on capability: StormGeo covers Weather routing, Windy covers Weather visualization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which StormGeo and Windy actually diverge.

Attributes where StormGeo and Windy differ
AttributeStormGeoWindy
Starting price$800/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19972014

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 Windy

  • Weather visualization
  • Wind forecasts
  • Precipitation maps
  • Interactive charts
  • Real-time data
  • Global weather models
  • Satellite data
  • Weather APIs

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.

Windy

  • Weather analysisnot StormGeo
  • Flight planningnot StormGeo
  • Wind pattern analysisnot StormGeo
  • Meteorological researchnot 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

Windy

  • Windy Premium is required for the 1-hour and 15-day forecast outlook, 4-6x daily model updates, 24-hour radar/satellite loops with 1-year archives, and tide forecast maps, per the App Store listing; the free tier lacks these

Pricing, plan by plan

StormGeo

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

Windy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather maps
    • Wind forecasts
    • Precipitation data
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Advanced models
    • Historical data
    • API access

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 Windy if

  • You need weather visualization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want wind forecasts.
Windy review

Questions people ask

Is StormGeo or Windy better?
Neither clearly leads. StormGeo starts at $800/month and Windy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, StormGeo or Windy?
Windy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $800/month for StormGeo and Free for Windy.
Does StormGeo or Windy run on more platforms?
StormGeo runs on Web, Windows, Api. Windy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Windy for free?
Yes. Windy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. StormGeo starts at $800/month.
What can StormGeo do that Windy cannot?
StormGeo covers Weather routing, Voyage optimization, Fleet performance analytics, Safety alerts. Windy covers Weather visualization, Wind forecasts, Precipitation maps, Interactive charts. 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.

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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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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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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.

Source
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