7Timer! vs Storm Glass
If you need a Weather API that's easy to integrate, go with Storm Glass.
Storm Glass
Global marine weather from multiple sources
7Timer!
- No authentication required
- No HTTPS support
Storm Glass
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | 7Timer! | Storm Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
7Timer! is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Storm Glass works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. Storm Glass supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.