Head to head

Open-Meteo vs OpenWeatherMap

Both are free weather APIs. Both were called live on 22 Oct 2026. Here is what actually differs — and which one you should pick.

⚡ Quick answer: Open-Meteo wins for almost everyone: no key, no signup, generous free limits and excellent data. OpenWeatherMap only pulls ahead if you need its brand-name weather maps and paid-grade support.

Open-Meteo 👑

Free weather forecast, current conditions and historical data for any coordinates. No key, no signup.

Status✅ Live-verified 22 Oct 2026
Health scoreB · 79/100
Needs a key?No — call it now
Browser CORSYes
Response time2009 ms (our check)
ReliabilityLive in 2 of last 2 weekly checks (100%)
Free limitsFree for non-commercial use, ~10k calls/day
CategoryWeather & Geography
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OpenWeatherMap

The classic weather API — current weather, forecasts and maps for any city on Earth.

Status🔑 Free key required
Health scoreC · 55/100
Needs a key?Yes, free signup
Browser CORSYes
Free limitsFree tier: 1,000 calls/day
CategoryWeather & Geography
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⚖️ The verdict

Open-Meteo wins for almost everyone: no key, no signup, generous free limits and excellent data. OpenWeatherMap only pulls ahead if you need its brand-name weather maps and paid-grade support.

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