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Ventusky vs Visual Crossing Weather

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Ventusky

Weather

Beautiful weather maps from Czech developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Visual Crossing Weather logo

Visual Crossing Weather

Weather

Historical and forecast weather data for any location

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ventusky the Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear; Visual Crossing Weather sub hourly weather history, solar and wind energy elements, soil and evapotranspiration data and degree day calculations are excluded from the Professional plan
  • They diverge on capability: Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Visual Crossing Weather covers Historical weather.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ventusky and Visual Crossing Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where Ventusky and Visual Crossing Weather differ
AttributeVentuskyVisual Crossing Weather
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidApi, Web
Founded20152003

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 Ventusky

  • Animated weather maps
  • Multiple forecast models
  • Wind visualization
  • Temperature maps
  • Precipitation forecasts
  • Web embedding
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Visual Crossing Weather

  • Historical weather
  • 15-day forecasts
  • Weather query builder
  • Bulk downloads
  • API access
  • REST API
  • Excel add-in
  • Python library

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Ventusky

  • Interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid Premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 daysnot Visual Crossing Weather

Visual Crossing Weather

  • Pulling historical weather records for analysis and modellingnot Ventusky
  • Adding forecast data to applications through a weather APInot Ventusky
  • Weather driven analytics for energy, agriculture and logisticsnot Ventusky

Where each one falls short

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

Ventusky

  • The Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear

Visual Crossing Weather

  • Sub hourly weather history, solar and wind energy elements, soil and evapotranspiration data and degree day calculations are excluded from the Professional plan
  • Removing the attribution requirement needs the Corporate plan or above
  • Usage is metered in records rather than API calls, and the metered plan requires a cost calculator to work out the bill
  • Per record rates are not stated on the editions page
  • Enterprise terms are custom rather than published

Pricing, plan by plan

Ventusky

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather maps
    • Multiple models
    • Forecasts

Visual Crossing Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1,000 records/day
    • 15-day forecast
    • Historical data
  • Professional$35/month
    • 10,000 records/day
    • Full API
    • Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Ventusky if

  • You need animated weather maps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want multiple forecast models.
Ventusky review

Choose Visual Crossing Weather if

  • You need historical weather.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api, Web.
  • You also want 15-day forecasts.
Visual Crossing Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Ventusky or Visual Crossing Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Ventusky starts at Free and Visual Crossing Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ventusky or Visual Crossing Weather?
Ventusky starts at Free and Visual Crossing Weather at Free.
Does Ventusky or Visual Crossing Weather run on more platforms?
Ventusky runs on Web, Ios, Android. Visual Crossing Weather runs on Api, Web.
Can I use Ventusky for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Ventusky best used for?
Ventusky is most often used for interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 days. Of those, interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 days is not what Visual Crossing Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Ventusky do that Visual Crossing Weather cannot?
Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Multiple forecast models, Wind visualization, Temperature maps. Visual Crossing Weather covers Historical weather, 15-day forecasts, Weather query builder, Bulk downloads. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ventusky: What subscription tiers does Ventusky Premium offer?

Ventusky offers Premium and Premium+ subscriptions. Both are billed yearly and include unlimited layers, forecast maps beyond 7 days, advanced widgets, notifications, and priority support.

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Visual Crossing Weather: Does Visual Crossing offer free weather data?

Yes, the first 1,000 daily records are free and include both historical and forecast data for commercial use.

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Ventusky: What is the difference between Ventusky Premium and Premium+ tiers?

Both tiers include the same features but support different numbers of devices. Premium supports up to 4 devices, while Premium+ supports up to 25 devices.

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Visual Crossing Weather: Can I use Visual Crossing weather data for commercial purposes?

Yes, all Visual Crossing subscription tiers include commercial use rights.

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Ventusky: Can I cancel my Ventusky subscription after signing up?

Yes, you may cancel at any time. Subscriptions renew automatically, but you can stop renewal at any point.

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Visual Crossing Weather: What is the difference between the Metered and Corporate plans on Visual Crossing?

The Metered plan charges pay-as-you-go for unlimited records with 5 locations per query. The Corporate plan has unlimited records with fair use policy, 1,000 locations per query, advanced features like solar and wind energy, and premium support included.

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Ventusky: Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-subscription?

No, payments for the current subscription period are non-refundable. Your access will continue until the end of the prepaid period after which it stops.

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