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OpenCPN vs iNavX: catalog facts
OpenCPN	iNavX
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Best for: Sailors who want a full chartplotter on a laptop or onboard computer	Best for: Cruising boaters who want a handheld chartplotter on an iPhone or iPad
Free Free and open source.	Free + paid options Free NOAA US charts are included; other providers' charts and features may cost extra.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Android, iOS
Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi and Android Plugin manager with a catalog of community plugins Designed for use at the helm while underway No cost for the software itself	Supports more than 25 chart providers in one app Live AIS, route planning and GRIB weather Instrument overlays for speed, heading and depth Free NOAA US charts
Desktop-style interface is less suited to phones than dedicated mobile apps Some chart sets must be obtained separately	Commercial charts from other providers are bought separately Focused on phones and tablets rather than desktop use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OpenCPN opencpn.org play.google.com/store/apps/details Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for iNavX inavx.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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