Comparison · Weather
Pogodnik vs Open Weather Bot
For everyday use Pogodnik (@pogodnik_pogoda_bot) wins: it covers the next hours up to a month, adds air quality and a geomagnetic index, and can send a daily forecast and sharp-change warnings. Open Weather Bot (@OpenWeatherSmartBot) only looks 24 hours ahead and sends nothing on a schedule. Its advantage is transparency: the code is open on GitHub under MIT and was still being updated in August 2026, and it accepts coordinates. If you want a quick look at today for a spot without a city name, or prefer a bot whose code you can read, pick Open Weather Bot.
@pogodnik_pogoda_bot
FreeOfficial
77/ 100
#1 in WeatherThe official bot of the weather site Pogodnik.com. Type a city and get current conditions with air quality and a geomagnetic index, the next hours, and buttons for tomorrow, 7 days, 10 days or a month; it can also send a daily forecast and warn about sudden changes. Free.
@OpenWeatherSmartBot
Free
68/ 100
An open-source weather bot on OpenWeatherMap data, still maintained in 2026. Find a city by name or coordinates and get the weather and a 24-hour forecast, refreshed every 3 hours. Free; English, Ukrainian and Russian.
By the numbers
Pogodnik is ahead: 77 against 68 out of 100 for Open Weather Bot. Pogodnik wins on functionality, popularity & trust, usability, safety & privacy. Open Weather Bot wins on freshness. Both are free to use.
At a glance
| Pogodnik | Open Weather Bot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and limits | Free | Free |
| Languages | EN · UK · RU | EN · UK · RU |
| Inline mode | no | no |
| Mini App | no | no |
| Works in groups | yes | no |
| Works in channels | yes | no |
| Accepts voice | no | no |
| Accepts files | no | no |
| Requires phone number | no | no |
| Requires registration | no | no |
| Shows ads | no | no |
| Official | yes | no |
| Developer | Pogodnik.com (BIT Ltd) | iRingil (rin-gil) |
| Last check | November 4, 2026 | November 4, 2026 |
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Weight | Pogodnik | Open Weather Bot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 8 | 6 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 7 | 7 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 6 | 4 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Usability | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Freshness | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Localization | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 100 | 77 | 68 |
Pros and cons
Pogodnik
- Run by a known weather site
- Air quality and geomagnetic index next to the forecast
- Daily forecast and sharp-change warnings without extra setup
- No official storm or flood warnings; the forecast is the service's own
- Settings are described only on the vendor's page, not in the bot's bio
Open Weather Bot
- Visible, recent maintenance on GitHub
- Coordinates work where city search fails
- Free, no account
- Only 24 hours ahead
- No scheduled forecasts or weather alerts advertised
Frequently asked questions
Pogodnik or Open Weather Bot: which is better?
Pogodnik is ahead: 77 against 68 out of 100 for Open Weather Bot. Pogodnik wins on functionality, popularity & trust, usability, safety & privacy. Open Weather Bot wins on freshness. Both are free to use.
Are Pogodnik and Open Weather Bot free?
Pogodnik: Free. Open Weather Bot: Free.
Do Pogodnik and Open Weather Bot work in groups?
Pogodnik: yes. Open Weather Bot: no.