Solematica vs wttr.in
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Solematica vs wttr.in: common questions
Which is more reliable, Solematica or wttr.in?
On our scheduled checks, Solematica leads on measured uptime — Solematica at 100% versus wttr.in at 95.1% 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, Solematica or wttr.in?
Solematica has the lower median latency in our checks — Solematica responds in 267 ms versus wttr.in at 700 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 Solematica and wttr.in need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Solematica is callable with no signup, and wttr.in is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Solematica and wttr.in from the browser?
Only wttr.in 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 wttr.in free for commercial use?
Solematica has unclear commercial terms, and wttr.in 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.