Compare software

ForeFlight vs AvareX: catalog facts
ForeFlightAvareX

Screenshots

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

Screenshots

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

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

Paid

Paid subscription plans for individual pilots and operators.

Free

Free and open source.

iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
  • Planning, weather, charts and logbook in a single app
  • Also usable in a web browser
All 4 strengths for ForeFlight
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mobile app is iPad and iPhone only
  • Requires a paid subscription
  • Smaller project than the commercial EFBs
  • Few details on features outside the repository
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Not open source 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 for ForeFlight

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for AvareX

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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