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Tomorrow.io vs Yr.no

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Tomorrow.io

Weather

Weather intelligence platform for business decisions

From
Free
Rated
-
Yr.no logo

Yr.no

Weather

Norway's trusted free weather service for the world

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tomorrow.io and Yr.no actually diverge.

Attributes where Tomorrow.io and Yr.no differ
AttributeTomorrow.ioYr.no
Pricing modelUnknownfree
PlatformsWeb APIWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20162007

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 Yr.no

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

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 Yr.no
  • Enterprise weather risk managementnot Yr.no
  • Fleet management and routing optimizationnot Yr.no
  • Agricultural decision-making systemsnot Yr.no
  • Supply chain planningnot Yr.no

Yr.no

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

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

Tomorrow.io

Free

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

Yr.no

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

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.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Tomorrow.io or Yr.no better?
Neither clearly leads. Tomorrow.io starts at Free and Yr.no at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tomorrow.io or Yr.no?
Tomorrow.io starts at Free and Yr.no at Free.
Does Tomorrow.io or Yr.no run on more platforms?
Tomorrow.io runs on Web API. Yr.no 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 Yr.no is typically brought in for.
What can Tomorrow.io do that Yr.no cannot?
Tomorrow.io covers Minute-by-minute forecasts, Weather API, Road conditions, Air quality. Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts, Long-term predictions, Precipitation graphs, Wind data. 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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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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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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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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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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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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