Software · head to head
WSI (The Weather Company) vs Ambient Weather Network
WSI (The Weather Company)
Software
Professional weather solutions for business operations
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Ambient Weather Network
Software
Connect your weather station to the cloud
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: WSI (The Weather Company) the Weather Company (which acquired WSI) states on its own site that it no longer owns The Weather Channel TV network, a separate entity from its data/API business (Internet Archive capture, 6 May 2021); Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.
- They diverge on capability: WSI (The Weather Company) covers Aviation weather, Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which WSI (The Weather Company) and Ambient Weather Network actually diverge.
| Attribute | WSI (The Weather Company) | Ambient Weather Network |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Api, Enterprise | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1978 | 2003 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 WSI (The Weather Company)
- Aviation weather
- Energy forecasting
- Media solutions
- Insurance analytics
- Precision forecasts
- Enterprise systems
- Aviation networks
- Trading platforms
Only in Ambient Weather Network
- Cloud connectivity
- Real-time data
- Historical storage
- Alerts
- Public sharing
- Alexa
- Google Home
- IFTTT
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
WSI (The Weather Company)
- Professional Work
- Content Creation
Ambient Weather Network
- Professional Work
- Content Creation
Both are used for professional work, content creation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
WSI (The Weather Company)
- The Weather Company (which acquired WSI) states on its own site that it no longer owns The Weather Channel TV network, a separate entity from its data/API business (Internet Archive capture, 6 May 2021)
Ambient Weather Network
- The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.
Pricing, plan by plan
WSI (The Weather Company)
On request- EnterpriseFree
- Industry solutions
- API access
- Custom analytics
Ambient Weather Network
Free- FreeFree
- Data upload
- Dashboard
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose WSI (The Weather Company) if
- You need aviation weather.
- You work on Web, Api, Enterprise.
- You also want energy forecasting.
Choose Ambient Weather Network if
- You need cloud connectivity.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want real-time data.
Questions people ask
- Is WSI (The Weather Company) or Ambient Weather Network better?
- Neither clearly leads. WSI (The Weather Company) starts at On request and Ambient Weather Network at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, WSI (The Weather Company) or Ambient Weather Network?
- Ambient Weather Network has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for WSI (The Weather Company) and Free for Ambient Weather Network.
- Does WSI (The Weather Company) or Ambient Weather Network run on more platforms?
- WSI (The Weather Company) runs on Web, Api, Enterprise. Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
- Yes. Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WSI (The Weather Company) starts at On request.
- What is WSI (The Weather Company) best used for?
- WSI (The Weather Company) is most often used for professional work, content creation.
- What can WSI (The Weather Company) do that Ambient Weather Network cannot?
- WSI (The Weather Company) covers Aviation weather, Energy forecasting, Media solutions, Insurance analytics. Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Both handle Web support.