AQICN vs Open-Meteo
If you need a Weather API that's easy to integrate, go with Open-Meteo.
Open-Meteo
Global weather forecast API for non-commercial use
AQICN
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Open-Meteo
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | AQICN | Open-Meteo |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Open-Meteo is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Open-Meteo works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.