Weather & Environment · head to head
Windy vs DTN Weather
Windy
Weather & Environment
Advanced weather visualization and forecasting platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
DTN Weather
Weather & Environment
Enterprise weather solutions for agriculture and energy
- 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; 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: Windy covers Weather visualization, DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Windy and DTN Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | Windy | DTN Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | quote |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Api, Mobile |
| Founded | 2014 | 1984 |
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 DTN Weather
- Precision forecasts
- Agricultural weather
- Energy forecasting
- Risk analysis
- Historical data
- Enterprise APIs
- Custom integrations
- Data feeds
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Windy
- Weather analysisnot DTN Weather
- Flight planningnot DTN Weather
- Wind pattern analysisnot DTN Weather
- Meteorological researchnot DTN Weather
DTN Weather
- Professional weather data for aviation operationsnot Windy
- Weather intelligence for agriculture decision-makingnot Windy
- Decision-grade weather data for energy, utilities, and transportation industriesnot Windy
- 24/7 weather operations monitoring and alert servicesnot 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
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
Windy
Free- FreeFree
- Weather maps
- Wind forecasts
- Precipitation data
- Premium$5.99/month
- Advanced models
- Historical data
- API access
DTN Weather
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the DTN Weather review.
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 DTN Weather if
- You need precision forecasts.
- You work on Web, Api, Mobile.
- You also want agricultural weather.
Questions people ask
- Is Windy or DTN Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. Windy 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, Windy or DTN Weather?
- Windy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Windy and On request for DTN Weather.
- Does Windy or DTN Weather run on more platforms?
- Windy runs on Web, Ios, Android. DTN Weather runs on Web, Api, Mobile.
- Can I use Windy for free?
- Yes. Windy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DTN 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 DTN Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can Windy do that DTN Weather cannot?
- Windy covers Weather visualization, Wind forecasts, Precipitation maps, Interactive charts. DTN Weather covers Precision forecasts, Agricultural weather, Energy forecasting, Risk analysis. Both handle Web support.