Software · head to head
Weatherstack vs Baron Weather
Baron Weather
Software
Critical weather technology for media and government
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Weatherstack has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Weatherstack the free tier allows 100 API calls a month, which is a demo rather than a usable allowance; Baron Weather pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team
- They diverge on capability: Weatherstack covers Real-time weather, Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Weatherstack and Baron Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | Weatherstack | Baron Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Api | Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration |
| Founded | 2016 | 1989 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Weatherstack
- Real-time weather
- Historical data
- Forecasts
- Location lookup
- Bulk queries
- REST API
- JSON responses
- HTTPS
Only in Baron Weather
- Broadcast graphics
- Radar systems
- Severe weather detection
- Mobile alerts
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Emergency management
- Aviation
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Weatherstack
- Current weather lookups by location in an applicationnot Baron Weather
- Historical weather data for analysis on the paid tiersnot Baron Weather
- Short and medium range forecastsnot Baron Weather
- Bulk location queries on the higher plansnot Baron Weather
Baron Weather
- Hyperlocal weather intelligence for broadcast and media operationsnot Weatherstack
- Enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk managementnot Weatherstack
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Weatherstack
- The free tier allows 100 API calls a month, which is a demo rather than a usable allowance
- Historical weather data starts at the Standard plan, $9.99 a month for 50,000 calls
- Forecasting is tiered: 7 days from Professional at $49.99 a month and 14 days from Business at $99.99
- Multi-language responses and bulk queries need Professional or above
- Going past the monthly quota incurs overage charges rather than throttling
Baron Weather
- Pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team
Pricing, plan by plan
Weatherstack
Free- FreeFree
- 250 calls/month
- Current weather
- Basic data
- Standard$9.99/month
- 50,000 calls/month
- Forecasts
- Historical
Baron Weather
On request- EnterpriseFree
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Weatherstack if
- You need real-time weather.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Api.
- You also want historical data.
Choose Baron Weather if
- You need broadcast graphics.
- You work on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration.
- You also want radar systems.
Questions people ask
- Is Weatherstack or Baron Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. Weatherstack starts at Free and Baron Weather at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Weatherstack or Baron Weather?
- Weatherstack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Weatherstack and On request for Baron Weather.
- Does Weatherstack or Baron Weather run on more platforms?
- Weatherstack runs on Api. Baron Weather runs on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration.
- Can I use Weatherstack for free?
- Yes. Weatherstack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Baron Weather starts at On request.
- What is Weatherstack best used for?
- Weatherstack is most often used for current weather lookups by location in an application, historical weather data for analysis on the paid tiers, short and medium range forecasts, bulk location queries on the higher plans. Of those, current weather lookups by location in an application and historical weather data for analysis on the paid tiers are not what Baron Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can Weatherstack do that Baron Weather cannot?
- Weatherstack covers Real-time weather, Historical data, Forecasts, Location lookup. Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Radar systems, Severe weather detection, Mobile alerts.