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Zoom Earth vs Windy: catalog facts
Zoom Earth	Windy

Best for: Following storms, fires and weather on a live satellite map	Best for: Sailors, pilots and outdoor sports planners checking wind and weather
Free + paid options Free to use, with an optional Zoom Earth Pro subscription.	Free + paid options Free to use in the browser, with a paid premium subscription for extra features.
Android, iOS, Web	Web
Live satellite loops and rain radar Hurricane and storm tracking ICON and GFS forecast models Detailed unit, time and animation settings	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 Pro subscription Requires an internet connection	Needs an internet connection Closed source
Downloadable app, 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 Zoom Earth zoom.earth 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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