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StormGeo vs Yr.no

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StormGeo

Weather

Weather intelligence for shipping optimization

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Yr.no logo

Yr.no

Weather

Norway's trusted free weather service for the world

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Yr.no 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; Yr.no full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
  • They diverge on capability: StormGeo covers Weather routing, Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which StormGeo and Yr.no actually diverge.

Attributes where StormGeo and Yr.no differ
AttributeStormGeoYr.no
Starting price$800/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19972007

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 Yr.no

  • Hourly forecasts
  • Long-term predictions
  • Precipitation graphs
  • Wind data
  • Aurora forecasts
  • Open API
  • Widgets
  • 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.

Yr.no

  • Checking day-by-day and hour-by-hour weather forecasts with graph detailsnot StormGeo
  • Now-cast alerts for rainfall expected within the next 90 minutesnot StormGeo
  • Viewing UV forecasts, pollen spread, and air pollution overviewsnot StormGeo
  • Embedding free weather widgets/modules on third-party websitesnot StormGeo
  • Building weather features into apps via Yr's free REST APIs (forecasts, alerts, radar, ocean data)not 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

Yr.no

  • Full API/data usage requires attribution to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK per their terms, not a no-strings-attached free service
  • Product and documentation are heavily Norway/Nordic-centric in framing even though forecasts cover any location on earth
  • No paid/pro consumer tier is published, monetization/support model beyond the free service is unclear from primary sources

Pricing, plan by plan

StormGeo

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

Yr.no

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full weather data
    • Hourly forecasts
    • Long-term outlook

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 Yr.no if

  • You need hourly forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want long-term predictions.
Yr.no review

Questions people ask

Is StormGeo or Yr.no better?
Neither clearly leads. StormGeo starts at $800/month and Yr.no at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, StormGeo or Yr.no?
Yr.no has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $800/month for StormGeo and Free for Yr.no.
Does StormGeo or Yr.no run on more platforms?
StormGeo runs on Web, Windows, Api. Yr.no runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Yr.no for free?
Yes. Yr.no has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. StormGeo starts at $800/month.
What can StormGeo do that Yr.no cannot?
StormGeo covers Weather routing, Voyage optimization, Fleet performance analytics, Safety alerts. Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts, Long-term predictions, Precipitation graphs, Wind data. 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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Yr.no: Is Yr.no free to use?

Yes, Yr.no is a free weather forecasting service. It is a collaboration between NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute.

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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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Yr.no: Does Yr.no require registration or payment to access weather forecasts?

The website does not mention any registration requirements, subscription tiers, or payment obligations. Access to weather information appears to be free without account creation.

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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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Yr.no: Who funds and maintains Yr.no if it is free?

Yr.no is maintained as a public service collaboration between NRK (Norwegian public broadcasting) and The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, both government-supported organizations.

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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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