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OpenCPN vs Orca: catalog facts
OpenCPN	Orca
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Best for: Sailors who want a full chartplotter on a laptop or onboard computer	Best for: Sailors wanting a modern app-based chartplotter
Free Free and open source.	Free + paid options App pricing is not detailed here; Core and Display hardware are sold separately.
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	Sail routing with automatic rerouting Weather routing built into trip planning Can connect to boat instruments through Orca Core
Desktop-style interface is less suited to phones than dedicated mobile apps Some chart sets must be obtained separately	Full chartplotter features need separately purchased hardware Pricing for app features is not clearly stated
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 Orca getorca.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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