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AvareXForeFlight

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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.

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ForeFlight web planner with a flight list, flight plan form and weather map on a desktop monitorForeFlight web map with an aeronautical chart, radar overlay and a route across the northeastern United States

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

Best for: Pilots flying with an iPad who want one app for planning and in-flight reference

Free

Free and open source.

 Paid

Paid subscription plans for individual pilots and operators.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS iOS, Web
  • 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
  • Planning, weather, charts and logbook in a single app
  • Also usable in a web browser
All 4 strengths
  • Planning, weather, charts and logbook in a single app
  • Also usable in a web browser
  • Optional Jeppesen charts and runway analysis add-ons
  • Plans for individuals as well as flight departments
  • Smaller project than the commercial EFBs
  • Few details on features outside the repository
  • Mobile app is iPad and iPhone only
  • Requires a paid subscription
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
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.