OpenPlotter
A Raspberry Pi and Debian-based toolkit that turns a small computer into a boat navigation system.
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About OpenPlotter
OpenPlotter is a navigational aid for small and medium-length boats. It is available as ready-made Raspberry OS images or can be installed in parts on a Debian-based Linux system. It bundles OpenCPN for chart plotting, AvNav for browser-based charts on other devices, and XyGrib for GRIB weather files.
It connects to NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000 and Seatalk 1 networks, uses Signal K for data exchange, and offers a Wi-Fi access point, headless access and custom instrument dashboards.
Strengths
- Ready-made Raspberry OS images with apps configured
- Bundles OpenCPN, AvNav and XyGrib
- Connects to NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000, Seatalk 1 and Signal K
- Chart plotter reachable from phones and tablets
Limitations
- Needs suitable hardware and some Linux setup
- Aimed at boat owners, with a technical learning curve
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree to download and install.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- OpenMarine
- Platforms
- Linux, Self-hosted
- How it runs
- Downloadable app, Operating system
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Boat owners building their own Raspberry Pi navigation and instrument system
- Categories
- Maps & navigation
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
Alternatives to OpenPlotter
Compare allSoftware that can replace OpenPlotter for an important use case, and what changes if you switch.
OpenCPN
A free, open-source chartplotter and marine GPS navigation program for laptops and onboard computers.
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.
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 necessarily a direct replacement.
qtVlm
Navigation and weather routing software for sailing boats, with a GRIB viewer and chart support.
OpenSeaMap
Free community nautical chart built on OpenStreetMap, with seamarks, harbours and depth data.
iNavX
A marine chartplotter app for iPhone and iPad with charts from many providers, AIS and GRIB weather.
Orca
A marine navigation app for planning trips with charts, routing and weather, with optional boat hardware.
