7Timer! vs Automatic Weather Stations
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
7Timer! vs Automatic Weather Stations: common questions
Which is more reliable, 7Timer! or Automatic Weather Stations?
On our scheduled checks, Automatic Weather Stations leads on measured uptime — 7Timer! at —% versus Automatic Weather Stations at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do 7Timer! and Automatic Weather Stations need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — 7Timer! is callable with no signup, and Automatic Weather Stations is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call 7Timer! and Automatic Weather Stations from the browser?
Only Automatic Weather Stations is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. 7Timer! needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are 7Timer! and Automatic Weather Stations free for commercial use?
7Timer! has unclear commercial terms, and Automatic Weather Stations has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.