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Airveda vs Windy

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Airveda

Weather

India's leading air quality monitoring solution

From
7999/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Windy logo

Windy

Weather

Advanced weather visualization and forecasting platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Windy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Airveda primarily a hardware company; the data platform accompanies monitors rather than standing alone; 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: Airveda covers PM2.5 monitoring, Windy covers Weather visualization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Airveda and Windy actually diverge.

Attributes where Airveda and Windy differ
AttributeAirvedaWindy
Starting price7999/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20162014

Identical on both: 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 Airveda

  • PM2.5 monitoring
  • CO2 tracking
  • Mobile app
  • Historical data
  • Alerts
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud dashboard
  • API

Only in Windy

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

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Airveda

  • Indoor air quality monitoring for offices, schools and hospitalitynot Windy
  • Ambient air monitoring on construction sites for compliancenot Windy
  • Municipal and government air quality networksnot Windy
  • Vape detection in schoolsnot Windy
  • Dashboards and alerts across a fleet of monitorsnot Windy

Windy

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

Where each one falls short

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

Airveda

  • Primarily a hardware company; the data platform accompanies monitors rather than standing alone
  • Focused on Indian regulatory compliance, so the reporting suits that market first
  • Pricing is not published and requires an enquiry

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

Airveda

7999/one-time
  • PM2.5 Monitor$7999/one-time
    • PM2.5 tracking
    • App connectivity
    • Historical data
  • CO2 Monitor$12999/one-time
    • CO2 monitoring
    • Temperature
    • Humidity

Windy

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Airveda if

  • You need pm2.5 monitoring.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want co2 tracking.
Airveda 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 Airveda or Windy better?
Neither clearly leads. Airveda starts at 7999/one-time and Windy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Airveda or Windy?
Windy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 7999/one-time for Airveda and Free for Windy.
Does Airveda or Windy run on more platforms?
Airveda runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. Windy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Windy for free?
Yes. Windy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Airveda starts at 7999/one-time.
What is Airveda best used for?
Airveda is most often used for indoor air quality monitoring for offices, schools and hospitality, ambient air monitoring on construction sites for compliance, municipal and government air quality networks, vape detection in schools. Of those, indoor air quality monitoring for offices, schools and hospitality and ambient air monitoring on construction sites for compliance are not what Windy is typically brought in for.
What can Airveda do that Windy cannot?
Airveda covers PM2.5 monitoring, CO2 tracking, Mobile app, Historical data. Windy covers Weather visualization, Wind forecasts, Precipitation maps, Interactive charts. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Airveda: Does Airveda publish pricing for its monitoring solutions?

No. Airveda asks prospects to contact them via their inquiry form, phone at +91 971 819 0056, or email at [email protected] for pricing quotes.

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Airveda: Is there a free version of Airveda?

Airveda offers a free mobile app available on iOS and Android. The website does not specify what features the app includes or whether desktop/enterprise services have free tiers.

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Airveda: Can I request a demo instead of committing to a purchase?

Yes, the site offers to 'Get a demo for your office or site today,' allowing prospects to see the product before pricing discussions.

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Airveda: What products does Airveda offer?

Airveda offers indoor monitors, outdoor monitors, vape detectors, weather stations, a mobile app, and a data platform, but pricing for each is not published.

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