AviationWeather vs Sunrise-Sunset
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
AviationWeather vs Sunrise-Sunset: common questions
Which is more reliable, AviationWeather or Sunrise-Sunset?
On our scheduled checks, Sunrise-Sunset leads on measured uptime — AviationWeather at 94.4% versus Sunrise-Sunset at 99.44% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, AviationWeather or Sunrise-Sunset?
Sunrise-Sunset has the lower median latency in our checks — AviationWeather responds in 230 ms versus Sunrise-Sunset at 126 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do AviationWeather and Sunrise-Sunset need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — AviationWeather is callable with no signup, and Sunrise-Sunset is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call AviationWeather and Sunrise-Sunset from the browser?
Only Sunrise-Sunset is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. AviationWeather needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are AviationWeather and Sunrise-Sunset free for commercial use?
AviationWeather allows commercial use on its free tier, and Sunrise-Sunset 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.