Aviationstack AlternativesFlight Trackers and other similar apps like Aviationstack

Aviationstack is described as 'Provides real-time and historical flight tracking data through a scalable REST API with global coverage, easy integration, flexible pricing, and detailed endpoints' and is a Flight Tracker in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Aviationstack for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows apps. The best Aviationstack alternative is FlightRadar24, which is free. Other great apps like Aviationstack are ADS-B Exchange, FlightAware, RadarBox and Plane Finder - Flight Tracker.

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Aviationstack alternatives page was last updated May 22, 2025
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  1. FlightRadar24 icon

    FlightRadar24

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    App for turning your smartphone or tablet into a live flight tracker supporting search & more.

    20 FlightRadar24 alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    FlightRadar24 screenshot 1

    FlightRadar24 Features

    1.  Crowdsourced
    2.  Radar
    3.  ADS-B
    4.  Flight Status

    FlightRadar24 VS Aviationstack

     

    • FlightRadar24 is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Aviationstack.

    • FlightRadar24 is the most popular free alternative to Aviationstack.

    • FlightRadar24 is Freemium and ProprietaryAviationstack is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. ADS-B Exchange icon

    ADS-B Exchange

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    The world’s largest co-op of ADS-B/Mode S/MLAT feeders, and the world’s largest public source of unfiltered flight data. Access to worldwide flight tracking data for hobbyists, researchers, and journalists alike.

    16 ADS-B Exchange alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    The globe viewer.

    ADS-B Exchange Features

    1.  ADS-B
    2.  Flight Status
    3.  MLAT
    4. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration
    5.  Based on OpenStreetMap

    ADS-B Exchange VS Aviationstack

     
  4. FlightAware icon

    FlightAware

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    Live Flight Tracking.

    15 FlightAware alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    FlightAware Features

    1.  Real-time traffic
    2.  MLAT
    3.  ADS-B

    FlightAware VS Aviationstack

     
  5. RadarBox icon

    RadarBox

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    Real-time flight tracking app with one of the best and most accurate coverage worldwide. Download the app for free and know the exact current position of every plane in the sky in real-time!.

    14 RadarBox alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    RadarBox screenshot 1
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    RadarBox Features

    1.  MLAT
    2.  ADS-B

    RadarBox VS Aviationstack

     

    • RadarBox is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Aviationstack.

    • RadarBox is Freemium and ProprietaryAviationstack is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Plane Finder - Flight Tracker icon

    Plane Finder - Flight Tracker

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    The only flight tracking app designed and developed independently for Android, iOS and web to take advantage of the best technology each platform has to offer.

    43 Plane Finder - Flight Tracker alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Plane Finder - Flight Tracker screenshot 1
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    Plane Finder - Flight Tracker Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  ADS-B
    3.  Flight Status
    4.  MLAT

    Plane Finder - Flight Tracker VS Aviationstack

     

    • Plane Finder - Flight Tracker is the most popular commercial alternative to Aviationstack.

    • Plane Finder - Flight Tracker is Paid and ProprietaryAviationstack is Freemium and Proprietary
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    FlightAirMap

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    Open source project displaying aircrafts, ships or trackers on 2D/3D map. Browse through the data based on a particular aircraft, airline, airport or vessel to search through the database or see extensive statistics. Can use many data sources.

    10 FlightAirMap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    FlightAirMap screenshot 1

    FlightAirMap Features

    1.  ADS-B

    FlightAirMap VS Aviationstack

     

    • FlightAirMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Aviationstack.

    • FlightAirMap is the most popular Open Source alternative to Aviationstack.

    • FlightAirMap is Free and Open SourceAviationstack is Freemium and Proprietary
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    PlanePlotter

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    PlanePlotter receives and decodes live digital position reports from aircraft and plots them on a chart. You can see a radar-like display of all those aircraft around you broadcasting digital messages including ACARS, ADS-B and HFDL.

    13 PlanePlotter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PlanePlotter screenshot 1

    PlanePlotter Features

    1.  MLAT
    2.  Radar
    3.  ADS-B
    4.  Traffic Monitoring

    PlanePlotter VS Aviationstack

     
  10. AirLabs API icon

    AirLabs API

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    Flight Status API and Global Aviation Data Provider.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    AirLabs API screenshot 1

    AirLabs API Features

    1.  Flight Booking
    2.  Flight Status

    AirLabs API VS Aviationstack

     

    • AirLabs API is the most popular SaaS alternative to Aviationstack.

    • AirLabs API is Freemium and ProprietaryAviationstack is also Freemium and Proprietary

  11. adsbScope

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    The adsbSCOPE software is another free ADS-B radar program with network sharing options. You can download ADS-B data which is shared by other adsbSCOPE users to augment your own local radar setup. This allows you to have a global air radar.

    9 adsbScope alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    adsbScope screenshot 1

    adsbScope Features

    1.  MLAT
    2.  ADS-B

    adsbScope VS Aviationstack

     
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    OpenSky Network

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    The OpenSky Network is a non-profit ADS-B exchange for sharing real time aircraft data broadcast over the airwaves. The network consists of thousands of sensors connected to the Internet by volunteers which collect ADS-B and Mode S broadcast data.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    OpenSky Network Features

    1.  MLAT
    2.  ADS-B

    OpenSky Network VS Aviationstack

     
  13. ADSB Hub icon

    ADSB Hub

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    The main goal of ADSBHub is to become a ADS-B data sharing centre and valuable data source for all enthusiasts and professionals interested in development of ADS-B related software.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    ADSB Hub Features

    1.  ADS-B
    2.  MLAT

    ADSB Hub VS Aviationstack

     
  14. AeroDataBox API icon

    AeroDataBox API

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    AeroDataBox API is an enthusiast-driven cost-effective aviation and flight data API tailored for small and medium businesses, individual developers, researchers, and students. It offers a wide range of data, including flight status, schedules, aircraft information, airport...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    AeroDataBox Website

    AeroDataBox API Features

    1.  Flight Status
    2.  REST API
    3.  API Integration

    AeroDataBox API VS Aviationstack

     
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