FlightAware: Flight status, airport delays and a live map of air traffic. Flightradar24: Live flight tracker showing aircraft positions around the world.
| FlightAware | Flightradar24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | Air traffic control data, airline data and the FlightAware ADS-B network | ADS-B receiver network, multilateration, satellite ADS-B and aviation data feeds |
| Made by | FlightAware (Collins Aerospace) | Flightradar24 AB |
| Price | Free; premium plans for frequent flyers, pilots and businesses | Free; Silver, Gold and Business plans add history and details |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Phone app available | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 3 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with FlightAware
- Live map of flights
- Flight status with gate and delay details
- Airport delay overview
- Free flight alerts with an account
What you can do with Flightradar24
- Find any flight by number, airline, airport or registration
- See aircraft type, altitude, speed and route
- Replay past traffic
- Airport arrival and departure boards
- 3D view from the aircraft
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.