Alternatives to OpenPlotter

A Raspberry Pi and Debian-based toolkit that turns a small computer into a boat navigation system. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as OpenPlotter.

  • OpenCPN

    A free, open-source chartplotter and marine GPS navigation program for laptops and onboard computers.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroid

    OpenCPN is the open-source chartplotter OpenPlotter bundles, running on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android without the preconfigured Raspberry Pi system and instrument integration.

  • Signal K

    An open marine data standard and local server that connects a boat's instruments and sensors.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Signal K is an open-source marine data server connecting NMEA instruments to WiFi and web apps, without the bundled chartplotter and ready-made images.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • qtVlm

    Navigation and weather routing software for sailing boats, with a GRIB viewer and chart support.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsAndroidiOS

  • OpenSeaMap

    Free community nautical chart built on OpenStreetMap, with seamarks, harbours and depth data.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

  • iNavX

    A marine chartplotter app for iPhone and iPad with charts from many providers, AIS and GRIB weather.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroidiOS

  • Orca

    A marine navigation app for planning trips with charts, routing and weather, with optional boat hardware.

    FreemiumProprietaryAndroidiOS