Flightradar24: Live flight tracker showing aircraft positions around the world. Stuff in Space: A 3D globe of every tracked object orbiting Earth.
| Flightradar24 | Stuff in Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Earth orbit |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | ADS-B receiver network, multilateration, satellite ADS-B and aviation data feeds | Public orbital element sets (TLEs) |
| Made by | Flightradar24 AB | Open-source project |
| Price | Free; Silver, Gold and Business plans add history and details | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat + 3D | 3D globe |
| 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 Stuff in Space
- Thousands of tracked objects on a 3D globe
- Highlight the orbit of any satellite
- Filter satellites, rocket bodies and debris
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.