Solematica vs Open-Meteo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Solematica vs Open-Meteo: common questions
Which is more reliable, Solematica or Open-Meteo?
On our scheduled checks, Open-Meteo leads on measured uptime — Solematica at —% versus Open-Meteo 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 Solematica and Open-Meteo need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Solematica is callable with no signup, and Open-Meteo is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Solematica and Open-Meteo from the browser?
Only Open-Meteo 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 Solematica and Open-Meteo free for commercial use?
Solematica has unclear commercial terms, and Open-Meteo is personal/non-commercial only. 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.