Weather & Environment · head to head
Windy vs Baron Weather
Windy
Weather & Environment
Advanced weather visualization and forecasting platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Baron Weather
Weather & Environment
Critical weather technology for media and government
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Windy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Baron Weather pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team
- They diverge on capability: Windy covers Weather visualization, Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Windy and Baron Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | Windy | Baron Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration |
| Founded | 2014 | 1989 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).
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 Windy
- Weather visualization
- Wind forecasts
- Precipitation maps
- Interactive charts
- Real-time data
- Global weather models
- Satellite data
- Weather APIs
Only in Baron Weather
- Broadcast graphics
- Radar systems
- Severe weather detection
- Mobile alerts
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Emergency management
- Aviation
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Windy
- Weather analysisnot Baron Weather
- Flight planningnot Baron Weather
- Wind pattern analysisnot Baron Weather
- Meteorological researchnot Baron Weather
Baron Weather
- Hyperlocal weather intelligence for broadcast and media operationsnot Windy
- Enterprise weather data and alerts for business continuity and risk managementnot Windy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Baron Weather
- Pricing not published; enterprise sales model requires direct contact with sales team
Pricing, plan by plan
Windy
Free- FreeFree
- Weather maps
- Wind forecasts
- Precipitation data
- Premium$5.99/month
- Advanced models
- Historical data
- API access
Baron Weather
On request- EnterpriseFree
- Custom solutions
- Broadcast systems
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Windy if
- You need weather visualization.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want wind forecasts.
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 Windy or Baron Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. Windy 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, Windy or Baron Weather?
- Windy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Windy and On request for Baron Weather.
- Does Windy or Baron Weather run on more platforms?
- Windy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Baron Weather runs on Web API, Mobile Apps, ArcGIS Integration.
- Can I use Windy for free?
- Yes. Windy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Baron Weather starts at On request.
- What is Windy best used for?
- Windy is most often used for weather analysis, flight planning, wind pattern analysis, meteorological research. Of those, weather analysis and flight planning are not what Baron Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can Windy do that Baron Weather cannot?
- Windy covers Weather visualization, Wind forecasts, Precipitation maps, Interactive charts. Baron Weather covers Broadcast graphics, Radar systems, Severe weather detection, Mobile alerts. Both handle Web support.