Weather · head to head
Weatherstack vs Yr.no
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; 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: Weatherstack covers Real-time weather, Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Weatherstack and Yr.no actually diverge.
| Attribute | Weatherstack | Yr.no |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | free |
| Platforms | Api | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2016 | 2007 |
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 Weatherstack
- Real-time weather
- Historical data
- Forecasts
- Location lookup
- Bulk queries
- REST API
- JSON responses
- HTTPS
Only in Yr.no
- Hourly forecasts
- Long-term predictions
- Precipitation graphs
- Wind data
- Aurora forecasts
- Open API
- Widgets
- Smart displays
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 Yr.no
- Historical weather data for analysis on the paid tiersnot Yr.no
- Short and medium range forecastsnot Yr.no
- Bulk location queries on the higher plansnot Yr.no
Yr.no
- Checking day-by-day and hour-by-hour weather forecasts with graph detailsnot Weatherstack
- Now-cast alerts for rainfall expected within the next 90 minutesnot Weatherstack
- Viewing UV forecasts, pollen spread, and air pollution overviewsnot Weatherstack
- Embedding free weather widgets/modules on third-party websitesnot Weatherstack
- Building weather features into apps via Yr's free REST APIs (forecasts, alerts, radar, ocean data)not 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
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
Weatherstack
Free- FreeFree
- 250 calls/month
- Current weather
- Basic data
- Standard$9.99/month
- 50,000 calls/month
- Forecasts
- Historical
Yr.no
Free- FreeFree
- Full weather data
- Hourly forecasts
- Long-term outlook
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 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 Weatherstack or Yr.no better?
- Neither clearly leads. Weatherstack 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, Weatherstack or Yr.no?
- Weatherstack starts at Free and Yr.no at Free.
- Does Weatherstack or Yr.no run on more platforms?
- Weatherstack runs on Api. Yr.no 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 Yr.no is typically brought in for.
- What can Weatherstack do that Yr.no cannot?
- Weatherstack covers Real-time weather, Historical data, Forecasts, Location lookup. Yr.no covers Hourly forecasts, Long-term predictions, Precipitation graphs, Wind data.
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.
SourceYr.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.
SourceWeatherstack: 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.
SourceYr.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.
SourceWeatherstack: 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.
SourceYr.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.
SourceWeatherstack: 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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