Open-Meteo vs Sunrise-Sunset
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Open-Meteo vs Sunrise-Sunset: common questions
Which is more reliable, Open-Meteo or Sunrise-Sunset?
On our scheduled checks, Sunrise-Sunset leads on measured uptime — Open-Meteo at 96.6% 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, Open-Meteo or Sunrise-Sunset?
Sunrise-Sunset has the lower median latency in our checks — Open-Meteo responds in 274 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 Open-Meteo and Sunrise-Sunset need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Open-Meteo 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 Open-Meteo and Sunrise-Sunset from the browser?
Yes — both Open-Meteo and Sunrise-Sunset 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 Open-Meteo and Sunrise-Sunset free for commercial use?
Open-Meteo is personal/non-commercial only, 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.