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Windy vs Zoom Earth: catalog facts
Windy	Zoom Earth

Best for: Sailors, pilots and outdoor sports planners checking wind and weather	Best for: Following storms, fires and weather on a live satellite map
Free + paid options Free to use in the browser, with a paid premium subscription for extra features.	Free + paid options Free to use, with an optional Zoom Earth Pro subscription.
Web	Android, iOS, Web
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	Live satellite loops and rain radar Hurricane and storm tracking ICON and GFS forecast models Detailed unit, time and animation settings
Needs an internet connection Closed source	Some features need a Pro subscription Requires an internet connection
Web application	Downloadable app, 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 Windy windy.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Zoom Earth zoom.earth Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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