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Weatherstack vs Windy

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Weatherstack

Weather

Real-time weather API trusted by thousands

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: Weatherstack the free tier allows 100 API calls a month, which is a demo rather than a usable allowance; 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: Weatherstack covers Real-time weather, Windy covers Weather visualization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Weatherstack and Windy actually diverge.

Attributes where Weatherstack and Windy differ
AttributeWeatherstackWindy
PlatformsApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Weatherstack

  • Real-time weather
  • Historical data
  • Forecasts
  • Location lookup
  • Bulk queries
  • REST API
  • JSON responses
  • HTTPS

Only in Windy

  • Weather visualization
  • Wind forecasts
  • Precipitation maps
  • Interactive charts
  • Real-time data
  • Global weather models
  • Satellite data
  • Weather APIs

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 Windy
  • Historical weather data for analysis on the paid tiersnot Windy
  • Short and medium range forecastsnot Windy
  • Bulk location queries on the higher plansnot Windy

Windy

  • Weather analysisnot Weatherstack
  • Flight planningnot Weatherstack
  • Wind pattern analysisnot Weatherstack
  • Meteorological researchnot 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

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

Weatherstack

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 250 calls/month
    • Current weather
    • Basic data
  • Standard$9.99/month
    • 50,000 calls/month
    • Forecasts
    • Historical

Windy

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

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.
Weatherstack 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 Weatherstack or Windy better?
Neither clearly leads. Weatherstack 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, Weatherstack or Windy?
Weatherstack starts at Free and Windy at Free.
Does Weatherstack or Windy run on more platforms?
Weatherstack runs on Api. Windy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Weatherstack for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Windy is typically brought in for.
What can Weatherstack do that Windy cannot?
Weatherstack covers Real-time weather, Historical data, Forecasts, Location lookup. Windy covers Weather visualization, Wind forecasts, Precipitation maps, Interactive charts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Weatherstack: Is there a free plan for Weatherstack?

Yes, Weatherstack has a free plan that includes 100 API calls per month with real-time weather data and HTTPS encryption.

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Weatherstack: What is the cheapest paid plan for Weatherstack?

The Standard plan costs $9.99 per month (or $8.99 monthly when billed annually) and includes 50,000 API calls per month.

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Weatherstack: Do Weatherstack's paid plans allow overage charges beyond the monthly limit?

Yes, all paid tiers allow overage charges for API calls beyond the monthly allocation.

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Weatherstack: How much can I save with annual billing on Weatherstack?

Annual billing offers up to 15% savings compared to monthly payments across all paid tiers.

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