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Ventusky vs Windy: catalog facts
Ventusky	Windy

Best for: Checking wind, rain and temperature forecasts visually across a region	Best for: Sailors, pilots and outdoor sports planners checking wind and weather
Free + paid options Free to use, with an optional Premium tier.	Free + paid options Free to use in the browser, with a paid premium subscription for extra features.
Web	Web
More than 50 weather layers on one map Compare forecast models such as ECMWF, GFS, ICON and GEM Animated wind visualisation	Compare several forecast models such as ECMWF and GFS Animated wind, wave and radar layers METAR, TAF and NOTAMs for airports Point forecasts for any spot
Some features need a Premium subscription Requires an internet connection	Needs an internet connection Closed source
Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Ventusky ventusky.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Windy windy.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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