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Enroute Flight Navigation vs AvareX: catalog facts
Enroute Flight NavigationAvareX

Best for: VFR pilots who want a moving map and route reference on a mobile device

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

Free

Free and open source under the GNU General Public License.

Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Moving map with airspace, airfield, and navigation aid details
  • Route distance, heading, time, and fuel estimates
All 3 strengths for Enroute Flight Navigation
  • Moving map with airspace, airfield, and navigation aid details
  • Route distance, heading, time, and fuel estimates
  • Maps available for offline use
  • Runs on desktop, mobile and Raspberry Pi
  • Free with published source code
All 3 strengths for AvareX
  • Runs on desktop, mobile and Raspberry Pi
  • Free with published source code
  • Actively developed successor to Avare
  • Aeronautical data may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect
  • Not a substitute for proper flight preparation or primary navigation
  • Smaller project than the commercial EFBs
  • Few details on features outside the repository
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Enroute Flight Navigation

Catalog checked October 8, 2026

Sources for AvareX

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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