Plane Finder: Clean live flight map, plus an app that identifies planes overhead. VesselFinder: Fast, free ship tracker with live AIS positions and port calls.
| Plane Finder | VesselFinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Live Trackers | Live Trackers |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Live / real time |
| Data source | ADS-B receiver network | AIS from coastal and satellite receivers |
| Made by | Plane Finder | VesselFinder |
| Price | Free web map; paid app features | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Plane Finder
- Live aircraft positions
- Flight and airport search
- Playback of recent traffic
- Augmented-reality plane spotting in the app
What you can do with VesselFinder
- Live vessel positions
- Vessel details and photos
- Port arrivals and departures
- Fleet tracking (paid)
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.