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StormGeo vs Zoom Earth

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StormGeo

Weather

Weather intelligence for shipping optimization

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zoom Earth

Weather

Free browser-based satellite weather and storm tracking, no account or install

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zoom Earth 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; Zoom Earth there are no push notifications or alerts, so it cannot warn you proactively the way a mobile weather app can.
  • They diverge on capability: StormGeo covers Weather routing, Zoom Earth covers Global satellite view.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which StormGeo and Zoom Earth actually diverge.

Attributes where StormGeo and Zoom Earth differ
AttributeStormGeoZoom Earth
Starting price$800/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree, no account required
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, ApiWeb
Founded1997Unknown

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
  • Web support

Only in Zoom Earth

  • Global satellite view
  • Storm tracking
  • MODIS high resolution
  • Historical imagery
  • Precipitation radar overlay
  • No install required

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.

Zoom Earth

  • Watching a hurricane or typhoon track develop without installing an appnot StormGeo
  • A quick global satellite check before deciding whether a local forecast app is worth openingnot StormGeo
  • Journalists or researchers needing a citable, no-login satellite view of a weather eventnot StormGeo
  • Comparing current satellite imagery against archived imagery from years earlier for the same regionnot 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

Zoom Earth

  • There are no push notifications or alerts, so it cannot warn you proactively the way a mobile weather app can.
  • It has no offline mode, so it is unusable without an internet connection, unlike apps that cache forecasts.
  • Forecasting is minimal; it shows what the satellites and radar currently see rather than a detailed hyperlocal forecast.
  • Being free and unaccountable to a paying customer base, there is no committed support channel if the site or a data feed goes down.
  • The browser-only interface is less convenient for quick daily checks than a home-screen app icon with widgets.

Pricing, plan by plan

StormGeo

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

Zoom Earth

Free
  • Zoom EarthFree
    • Full satellite and storm tracking access
    • No account, no ads-gated tier
    • No offline mode or push alerts

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 Zoom Earth if

  • You need global satellite view.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want storm tracking.
Zoom Earth review

Questions people ask

Is StormGeo or Zoom Earth better?
Neither clearly leads. StormGeo starts at $800/month and Zoom Earth at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, StormGeo or Zoom Earth?
Zoom Earth has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $800/month for StormGeo and Free for Zoom Earth.
Does StormGeo or Zoom Earth run on more platforms?
StormGeo runs on Web, Windows, Api. Zoom Earth runs on Web.
Can I use Zoom Earth for free?
Yes. Zoom Earth has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. StormGeo starts at $800/month.
What can StormGeo do that Zoom Earth cannot?
StormGeo covers Weather routing, Voyage optimization, Fleet performance analytics, Safety alerts. Zoom Earth covers Global satellite view, Storm tracking, MODIS high resolution, Historical imagery.

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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Zoom Earth: Do I need to create an account?

No. Zoom Earth works without registration or login.

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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Zoom Earth: Is there a mobile app?

No, it is a responsive website that works in mobile browsers rather than a native app.

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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Zoom Earth: How current is the imagery?

Geostationary imagery updates roughly every 10 to 15 minutes; higher-resolution MODIS imagery updates about twice a day.

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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