MyShipTracking: Simple free ship tracking map with port arrivals. OpenSky Network: Open, research-grade air traffic data with a live map.
| MyShipTracking | OpenSky Network | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | AIS receiver network | Volunteer ADS-B and Mode S receivers |
| Made by | MyShipTracking | OpenSky Network association |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with MyShipTracking
- Live AIS vessel positions
- Port arrival and departure lists
- Vessel search
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.