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Best Weather Data Software in 2026

Weather data software brings forecasts, past records, alerts, and other weather information to users through web tools or APIs. This list is for people comparing weather data options for a project or service.

  1. 1

    Météo-France APIs

    Free plan Web
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    NOAA Weather and Climate Toolkit

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.1 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Open-Meteo

    Free plan Web
    5.7 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    Visual Crossing Weather

    Free plan Web
    5.5 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Windy.com Point Forecast API

    Free plan Web
    5.5 Free plan · paid from €990/yr Visit site
  6. 6

    CustomWeather

    Paid Web
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

When evaluating options, review free-plan limits, pricing, historical data, forecast range, delivery method, alerts, data resolution, and historical coverage. If code access matters, check the licence for the tool you choose and confirm its supported platform.

Questions

Are free weather data plans available?

Météo-France APIs, NOAA Weather and Climate Toolkit, Open-Meteo, Visual Crossing Weather, and Windy.com Point Forecast API each list a free plan.

Which weather data options list paid pricing?

Windy.com Point Forecast API starts paid access at €990 per year, while CustomWeather provides pricing on request.

What should I compare besides price?

Also review historical data, forecast range, delivery method, weather alerts, data resolution, and historical coverage.

Can I check the code licence before choosing?

Yes. If reading or changing code matters, review the licence for the tool you choose.

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