Alternatives to ADS-B Exchange

A live web map of aircraft positions fed by a global community network of ADS-B receivers. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • ADS-B Exchange

    A live web map of aircraft positions fed by a global community network of ADS-B receivers.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as ADS-B Exchange.

  • Flightradar24

    A live flight tracker that shows aircraft positions around the world on a map.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroidiOSWeb

    Flightradar24 adds Android and iOS apps alongside the web map, with a free tier for basic tracking and a subscription for extra features.

  • FlightAware

    A live flight tracking map and flight status service for airline and private flights.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    FlightAware adds flight status and airport delay information to its live map, and covers airline, private and general aviation flights, though much of the site promotes business products.

  • Plane Finder

    A real-time flight tracking service that shows aircraft positions worldwide on a live map.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    Plane Finder shows flight number, speed, altitude and destination on a live global map, and offers mobile apps including 3D and augmented reality versions.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • Stratux

    Free software that turns a Raspberry Pi with USB radios into a low-cost ADS-B receiver for pilots.

    FreeOpen sourceLinux

  • Flighty

    An iPhone flight tracker with live updates, delay predictions and alerts about gates and baggage.

    FreemiumProprietaryiOS

  • MarineTraffic

    A live ship tracking map that shows vessel positions worldwide using AIS data.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb