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StormGlass vs Xeneta

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StormGlass

Maritime

Global weather data API for maritime

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Xeneta

Maritime

Ocean and air freight rate intelligence

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StormGlass has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: StormGlass the free tier allows 10 API requests per day and is not licensed for commercial use; Xeneta pricing is by quote only, with no public rate card or published tiers
  • They diverge on capability: StormGlass covers Marine weather data, Xeneta covers Rate benchmarking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which StormGlass and Xeneta actually diverge.

Attributes where StormGlass and Xeneta differ
AttributeStormGlassXeneta
Starting priceFree$1000/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsApiWeb, Api
Founded20172012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maritime).

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 StormGlass

  • Marine weather data
  • Wave forecasts
  • Tide data
  • Historical weather
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • SDKs

Only in Xeneta

  • Rate benchmarking
  • Market intelligence
  • Trend analysis
  • Contract optimization
  • TMS platforms
  • Procurement systems
  • BI tools
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Api support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

StormGlass

  • Pulling marine weather and sea state forecasts into a vessel routing or planning toolnot Xeneta
  • Adding tide, wave and wind data to a maritime or coastal applicationnot Xeneta

Xeneta

  • Benchmarking ocean and air freight rates against market datanot StormGlass
  • Supporting freight procurement and contract negotiation with rate benchmarksnot StormGlass

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

StormGlass

  • The free tier allows 10 API requests per day and is not licensed for commercial use
  • Commercial use and any support at all start at the Medium plan, 49 euros a month
  • The Small plan at 19 euros a month has no support and no commercial licence
  • Request allowances are daily rather than monthly, so a burst of traffic cannot borrow against a quiet week

Xeneta

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no public rate card or published tiers
  • Access is gated behind a sales demo rather than any self serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

StormGlass

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Not for commercial use
  • Small$19/month
    • 500 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • 10% annual discount available
  • Medium$49/month
    • 5000 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Full support
  • Large$129/month
    • 25000 requests per day
    • All weather parameters
    • Full support

Xeneta

$1000/month
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Rate benchmarking
    • Market trends
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose StormGlass if

  • You need marine weather data.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api.
  • You also want wave forecasts.
StormGlass review

Choose Xeneta if

  • You need rate benchmarking.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want market intelligence.
Xeneta review

Questions people ask

Is StormGlass or Xeneta better?
Neither clearly leads. StormGlass starts at Free and Xeneta at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, StormGlass or Xeneta?
StormGlass has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for StormGlass and $1000/month for Xeneta.
Does StormGlass or Xeneta run on more platforms?
StormGlass runs on Api. Xeneta runs on Web, Api.
Can I use StormGlass for free?
Yes. StormGlass has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xeneta starts at $1000/month.
What is StormGlass best used for?
StormGlass is most often used for pulling marine weather and sea state forecasts into a vessel routing or planning tool, adding tide, wave and wind data to a maritime or coastal application. Of those, pulling marine weather and sea state forecasts into a vessel routing or planning tool and adding tide, wave and wind data to a maritime or coastal application are not what Xeneta is typically brought in for.
What can StormGlass do that Xeneta cannot?
StormGlass covers Marine weather data, Wave forecasts, Tide data, Historical weather. Xeneta covers Rate benchmarking, Market intelligence, Trend analysis, Contract optimization. Both handle Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

StormGlass: Is there a free tier available?

Yes, Stormglass offers a free plan with 10 API requests per day, including all weather parameters, but it is not permitted for commercial use.

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Xeneta: Does Xeneta publish pricing tiers online?

No. Xeneta uses a custom, quote-based pricing model. Prospects must request a demo or contact their team at [email protected] for pricing tailored to their needs and data volume.

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StormGlass: What does the Medium plan include?

The Medium plan costs 49 EUR per month and includes 5000 daily requests, all weather parameters, and full support for commercial use.

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Xeneta: Is a free trial or demo available without contacting sales?

A free demo is available through their website. Xeneta also offers a free benchmarking analysis when prospects talk to their team.

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StormGlass: Is annual billing available?

Yes, a 10% discount is available when paying annually on Small, Medium, and Large plans.

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Xeneta: What are Xeneta's free access terms?

The site references 'Free Access Terms' in the footer but does not disclose specifics on the main page. Details require contacting their team.

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Xeneta: How quickly does Xeneta's pricing pay for itself?

Xeneta states customers typically recover the platform cost within a single tender cycle, but this varies based on implementation and usage.

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