MarineTraffic: Live ship tracking: vessel positions, ports and voyages worldwide. SondeHub: Live tracking of weather balloons (radiosondes) around the world.
| MarineTraffic | SondeHub | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | AIS from terrestrial and satellite receivers | Amateur radio receivers |
| Made by | MarineTraffic (Kpler) | SondeHub |
| Price | Free basic map; paid plans for satellite positions and history | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 2 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with MarineTraffic
- Search ships by name, IMO or MMSI
- Port calls and expected arrivals
- Filter by vessel type
- Traffic density maps
What you can do with SondeHub
- Live radiosonde flights
- Predicted burst and landing points
- Flight history
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.