APIXU API alternatives
Get current weather information, historical data and forecasts using weatherstack - a free world weather REST API supporting millions of global locations. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Weather APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 46 in the directory.
For reference, APIXU API: HTTPS.
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NASA POWER API
Online · 228 msGlobal solar and weather data for energy and agriculture.
- No API key needed
- Fast: 228 ms response
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 2
Veabird API
Online · 587 msBeach (sargassum, waves, hurricanes) and ski snow forecasts for 1,900+ resorts, no key.
- No API key needed
- Returns JSON at its URL
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 3
Open-Meteo API
Online · 522 msGlobal weather forecast API for non-commercial use.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 4
Open-Meteo Ensemble API
Online · 523 msWeather ensemble forecasts from multiple models.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 5

Pirate Weather API
Online · 419 msFree weather API with forecast data similar to Dark Sky.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 6

WeatherTotals API
Online · 491 msMeasured US snow, rain, hail and aurora totals by state and city.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 7
wttr.in API
Online · 454 msWeather in your terminal, supports JSON output.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 8

Terrace Weather API
Online · 782 msTerrace open/closed verdict for restaurants, from the weather forecast.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 9
US Weather API
Online · 927 msUS National Weather Service. A free weather API by weather.gov.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 10

FMI Open Data API
Online · 1444 msFinnish weather, sea, climate and radar observations via open WFS.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS
APIXU API vs alternatives
| API | API key | HTTPS | CORS | Uptime | Response | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Yes | Unknown | Up | 1327 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 228 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 587 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 522 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 523 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 419 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 491 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 454 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 782 ms | Not rated |
See also: best Weather APIs · all Weather APIs
APIXU API alternatives FAQ
What is the best free alternative to the APIXU API in 2026?
The top-ranked free alternatives to the APIXU API are NASA POWER API, Veabird API and Open-Meteo API, all in the Weather category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.
Is there a APIXU API alternative that doesn't need an API key?
Yes: NASA POWER API, Veabird API and Open-Meteo API work without an API key, unlike the APIXU API, which uses apiKey authentication.
Is there a APIXU API alternative I can call from the browser?
NASA POWER API, Veabird API and Open-Meteo API support CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call them directly.
How many Weather APIs are similar to the APIXU API?
The directory lists 46 other free Weather APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.