Luchtmeetnet vs Weatherstack

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms806309
P95 · ms19261372
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Luchtmeetnet vs Weatherstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, Luchtmeetnet or Weatherstack?

Both are neck-and-neck — Luchtmeetnet and Weatherstack each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Luchtmeetnet or Weatherstack?

Weatherstack has the lower median latency in our checks — Luchtmeetnet responds in 806 ms versus Weatherstack at 309 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 Luchtmeetnet and Weatherstack need an API key?

Luchtmeetnet needs no key, while Weatherstack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Luchtmeetnet first.

Can I call Luchtmeetnet and Weatherstack from the browser?

Only Luchtmeetnet is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Weatherstack needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Luchtmeetnet and Weatherstack free for commercial use?

Luchtmeetnet has unclear commercial terms, and Weatherstack 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.