Software · head to head
Weatherstack vs DTN Weather
DTN Weather
Software
Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy
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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; DTN Weather dTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
- They diverge on capability: Weatherstack covers Real-time weather, DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Weatherstack and DTN Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | Weatherstack | DTN Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Api | Web, Api, Mobile |
| Founded | 2016 | 1984 |
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
- Forecasts
- Location lookup
- Bulk queries
- REST API
- JSON responses
- HTTPS
Only in DTN Weather
- Precision forecasts
- Agricultural weather
- Energy forecasting
- Risk analysis
- Enterprise APIs
- Custom integrations
- Data feeds
- Web support
Both cover
- Historical data
- Api support
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 DTN Weather
- Historical weather data for analysis on the paid tiersnot DTN Weather
- Short and medium range forecastsnot DTN Weather
- Bulk location queries on the higher plansnot DTN Weather
DTN Weather
- Professional weather data for aviation operationsnot Weatherstack
- Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot Weatherstack
- Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot Weatherstack
- 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot 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
DTN Weather
- DTN Ag Weather Tools subscription does not automatically renew; users must resubscribe at the end of each term, per the App Store listing
- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
- Any unused portion of the 30 day free trial is forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, per the App Store listing for DTN Ag Weather Tools
- DTN Ag Weather Tools pricing stated in the App Store listing as $16.99 for one month or $169.99 for a full year (USD)
Pricing, plan by plan
Weatherstack
Free- FreeFree
- 250 calls/month
- Current weather
- Basic data
- Standard$9.99/month
- 50,000 calls/month
- Forecasts
- Historical
DTN Weather
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.
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 forecasts.
Choose DTN Weather if
- You need precision forecasts.
- You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
- You also want agricultural weather.
Questions people ask
- Is Weatherstack or DTN Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. Weatherstack starts at Free and DTN Weather at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Weatherstack or DTN Weather?
- Weatherstack has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Weatherstack and On request for DTN Weather.
- Does Weatherstack or DTN Weather run on more platforms?
- Weatherstack runs on Api. DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
- Can I use Weatherstack for free?
- Yes. Weatherstack has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN 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 DTN Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can Weatherstack do that DTN Weather cannot?
- Weatherstack covers Real-time weather, Forecasts, Location lookup, Bulk queries. DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. Both handle Historical data, Api support.