Luchtmeetnet vs Open-Meteo Archive
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Luchtmeetnet vs Open-Meteo Archive: common questions
Which is more reliable, Luchtmeetnet or Open-Meteo Archive?
On our scheduled checks, Open-Meteo Archive leads on measured uptime — Luchtmeetnet at —% versus Open-Meteo Archive 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 Luchtmeetnet and Open-Meteo Archive need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Luchtmeetnet is callable with no signup, and Open-Meteo Archive is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Luchtmeetnet and Open-Meteo Archive from the browser?
Yes — both Luchtmeetnet and Open-Meteo Archive send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Luchtmeetnet and Open-Meteo Archive free for commercial use?
Luchtmeetnet has unclear commercial terms, and Open-Meteo Archive 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.