API Subscriptions for Commercial Use
Sustainable Open-Source Development while Maintaining Open Access
Tl;dr: You can now subscribe to our commercial API plans. Check out our pricing page for details.
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our API subscription plans, catering to commercial users while maintaining our commitment to open-source and open-access for non-commercial users. We understand the importance of providing free access for non-commercial purposes, and we want to assure you that this will continue to be available. We believe in removing barriers and fostering innovation within the open-data community.
Sustainable Open-Source Development with Paid API Subscriptions
To support the growth and long-term sustainability of our API service, we've introduced paid subscription plans. By subscribing to one of these plans, you not only contribute to the development of our platform but also gain access to support and enhanced performance.
With our paid subscription, businesses can have the assurance that Open-Meteo is here to stay and will continue to provide top-notch weather data services. Moreover, our commitment to open-source principles remains unwavering. We believe in the power of collaboration and transparency, which is why our API, along with its source code, remains open to the public. This commitment builds further trust and confidence, as customers have the opportunity to verify our data processing methods, contribute to improvements, and ensure that the platform continues to evolve in a community-driven manner.
We offer two API plans to meet your specific needs:
The "Standard Plan" is priced at $29 per month and provides 1 million API calls per month. It includes access to the Weather Forecast, Marine, Air Quality, Geocoding, Elevation, and Flood APIs, offering a wide range of functionalities.
For users requiring even more capabilities, our "Professional Plan" is available for $99 per month. This plan includes 5 million API calls per month and encompasses all the APIs available in the Standard Plan. Additionally, the Professional Plan provides exclusive access to the Historical Weather, Ensemble Forecast, and Climate Change APIs.
The separation of these plans is necessary due to the resource-intensive nature of hosting the data required for the Historical Weather, Ensemble Forecast, and Climate Change APIs.
Dedicated API Nodes for Paid Subscriptions
While the free API continues to offer good availability, it's important to note that due to its open nature, it may experience unpredictable peaks in utilization. The popularity and wide accessibility of the free API can lead to occasional fluctuations in response times during high-demand periods.
One of the key advantages of our paid API subscriptions is the availability of dedicated API nodes. These dedicated nodes ensure better availability and performance, allowing you to leverage our API with increased reliability and speed. With dedicated resources at your disposal, you can confidently integrate our weather data into your applications, knowing that your requests will be handled efficiently.
Conclusion
We appreciate your support and trust as we enter this exciting phase of our API service. Whether you choose our free or paid subscription, we are committed to providing you with valuable weather data and supporting your development journey.
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help!