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SkyVector vs AvareX: catalog facts
SkyVector	AvareX
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Best for: Pilots planning flights on aeronautical charts in the browser	Best for: Pilots who want a free, open-source EFB on any device
Free Free to use and supported by advertising.	Free Free and open source.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Sectional, IFR enroute, approach and helicopter charts in one place Current weather and fuel prices on the map All 4 strengths for SkyVector Sectional, IFR enroute, approach and helicopter charts in one place Current weather and fuel prices on the map Shows drone operating area notices No account needed for basic planning	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
Browser only and needs a connection Contract fuel prices require an account	Smaller project than the commercial EFBs Few details on features outside the repository
Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for SkyVector skyvector.com Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for AvareX github.com/apps4av/avarex play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/avarex/id6502421523 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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