Flightradar24: Live flight tracker showing aircraft positions around the world. OpenSky Network: Open, research-grade air traffic data with a live map.
| Flightradar24 | OpenSky Network | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | ADS-B receiver network, multilateration, satellite ADS-B and aviation data feeds | Volunteer ADS-B and Mode S receivers |
| Made by | Flightradar24 AB | OpenSky Network association |
| Price | Free; Silver, Gold and Business plans add history and details | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Phone app available | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat + 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 3 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
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
What you can do with OpenSky Network
- Live air traffic map
- Free REST API for current positions
- Historical database for researchers
- Feeder statistics
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.