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Tomorrow.io vs Windy

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Tomorrow.io

Weather

Weather intelligence platform for business decisions

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Windy

Weather

Advanced weather visualization and forecasting platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tomorrow.io no transparent pricing displayed on marketing website; 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: Tomorrow.io covers Minute-by-minute forecasts, Windy covers Weather visualization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tomorrow.io and Windy actually diverge.

Attributes where Tomorrow.io and Windy differ
AttributeTomorrow.ioWindy
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb APIWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Tomorrow.io

  • Minute-by-minute forecasts
  • Weather API
  • Road conditions
  • Air quality
  • Pollen data
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Enterprise systems

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
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Tomorrow.io

  • Real-time weather data for mobile applicationsnot Windy
  • Enterprise weather risk managementnot Windy
  • Fleet management and routing optimizationnot Windy
  • Agricultural decision-making systemsnot Windy
  • Supply chain planningnot Windy

Windy

  • Weather analysisnot Tomorrow.io
  • Flight planningnot Tomorrow.io
  • Wind pattern analysisnot Tomorrow.io
  • Meteorological researchnot Tomorrow.io

Where each one falls short

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

Tomorrow.io

  • No transparent pricing displayed on marketing website
  • Requires contacting sales for enterprise platform demos
  • Free tier limited to Weather API with usage restrictions
  • Custom pricing model makes budget planning difficult for prospective customers

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

Tomorrow.io

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tomorrow.io review.

Windy

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Tomorrow.io if

  • You need minute-by-minute forecasts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web API.
  • You also want weather api.
Tomorrow.io 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 Tomorrow.io or Windy better?
Neither clearly leads. Tomorrow.io starts at Free and Windy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tomorrow.io or Windy?
Tomorrow.io starts at Free and Windy at Free.
Does Tomorrow.io or Windy run on more platforms?
Tomorrow.io runs on Web API. Windy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Tomorrow.io for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Tomorrow.io best used for?
Tomorrow.io is most often used for real-time weather data for mobile applications, enterprise weather risk management, fleet management and routing optimization, agricultural decision-making systems. Of those, real-time weather data for mobile applications and enterprise weather risk management are not what Windy is typically brought in for.
What can Tomorrow.io do that Windy cannot?
Tomorrow.io covers Minute-by-minute forecasts, Weather API, Road conditions, Air quality. Windy covers Weather visualization, Wind forecasts, Precipitation maps, Interactive charts. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tomorrow.io: Does Tomorrow.io offer free access?

Yes, Tomorrow.io offers a free Weather API tier for development and limited production use. Access the free tier by signing up at app.tomorrow.io/signup.

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Tomorrow.io: How much do Tomorrow.io enterprise solutions cost?

Tomorrow.io does not publish specific enterprise pricing. Customers must contact sales or request a demo to receive custom quotes for their platform suites (Shield, Forge, GroundControl, Altitude, Gridline).

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Tomorrow.io: What platforms does Tomorrow.io offer?

Tomorrow.io offers weather data via its free API, plus enterprise platforms including Shield for risk management, Forge for operations, GroundControl for aviation, Altitude for advanced analytics, Gridline for utilities, and Trackline for transportation.

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