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AvareXEasyVFR 4

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AvareX navigation map with weather overlay, flight instruments and moving-map controls.AvareX flight plan listing route waypoints, distances, time and fuel estimates.

Best for: Pilots who want a free, open-source EFB on any device

Best for: VFR pilots who want a free-to-start planning and moving-map app

Free

Free and open source.

 Free + paid options

Free Essential tier with paid plans for more features.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • Runs on desktop, mobile and Raspberry Pi
  • Free with published source code
All 3 strengths
  • Runs on desktop, mobile and Raspberry Pi
  • Free with published source code
  • Actively developed successor to Avare
  • Map shows airspace activations and graphical NOTAMs for your flight time
  • Connects to common GPS, FLARM, TCAS and ADS-B devices
All 4 strengths
  • Map shows airspace activations and graphical NOTAMs for your flight time
  • Connects to common GPS, FLARM, TCAS and ADS-B devices
  • Automatic mass and balance and flight plan filing
  • Free tier available
  • Smaller project than the commercial EFBs
  • Few details on features outside the repository
  • VFR only
  • Desktop access limited to certain plans
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources

Catalog checked September 23, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.