Open-Meteo Archive vs Solematica
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open-Meteo Archive vs Solematica: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open-Meteo Archive or Solematica?
On our scheduled checks, Solematica leads on measured uptime — Open-Meteo Archive at —% versus Solematica 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 Open-Meteo Archive and Solematica need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open-Meteo Archive is callable with no signup, and Solematica is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Open-Meteo Archive and Solematica from the browser?
Only Open-Meteo Archive is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Solematica needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Open-Meteo Archive and Solematica free for commercial use?
Open-Meteo Archive has unclear commercial terms, and Solematica 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.