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Ventusky vs MeteoCompare: catalog facts
VentuskyMeteoCompare

Best for: Checking wind, rain and temperature forecasts visually across a region

Best for: Weather enthusiasts who want to compare forecast models

Free + paid options

Free to use, with an optional Premium tier.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Web Android
  • More than 50 weather layers on one map
  • Compare forecast models such as ECMWF, GFS, ICON and GEM
  • Animated wind visualisation
  • Compares up to 19 weather models side by side
  • Shows disagreement between models instead of hiding it
  • Tracks each model's historical bias per city
  • Relays Météo-France Vigilance warnings
  • Some features need a Premium subscription
  • Requires an internet connection
  • Depends on the Open-Meteo API for data
  • Project website is in French
  • Raw multi-model data takes more effort to read than a single forecast
Web application Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Sources for Ventusky

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for MeteoCompare

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.