OpenCellID Alternatives

OpenCellID is described as 'Collaborative project to create a free worldwide database of Cell IDs and their corresponding location area identity' and is an website. There are six alternatives to OpenCellID, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet and Windows Phone apps. The best OpenCellID alternative is beaconDB, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to OpenCellID are OpenSignal, openBmap, Tower Collector and CellMapper.

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OpenCellID is a collaborative project to create a free worldwide database of Cell IDs and their corresponding location area...

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OpenCellID alternatives page was last updated Jul 7, 2024
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  1. beaconDB icon

    beaconDB

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    an in-development wireless geolocation database with public domain data dumps - alternative to Mozilla Location Services

    4 beaconDB alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    beaconDB Features

    1.  Wardriving
    2.  Wireless

    beaconDB VS OpenCellID

     

    • beaconDB is the most popular Web-based alternative to OpenCellID.

    • beaconDB is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenCellID.

    • beaconDB is Free and Open SourceOpenCellID is also Free and Open Source
  2. OpenSignal icon

    OpenSignal

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    With OpenSignal you can map cellular coverage, find Wi-Fi hotspots, test and improve your reception & get faster data.

    11 OpenSignal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    OpenSignal screenshot 1

    OpenSignal VS OpenCellID

     

    • OpenSignal is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to OpenCellID.

    • OpenSignal is Free and ProprietaryOpenCellID is Free and Open Source
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    openBmap

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    Radiocells.org is a community project to collect informations on cell tower and wifi base stations and bring them on a map.

    12 openBmap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    openBmap screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update was in 2018, and the official website no longer works.

    openBmap Features

    1.  Network Scanner

    openBmap VS OpenCellID

     

    • openBmap is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to OpenCellID.

    • openBmap is Free and Open SourceOpenCellID is also Free and Open Source
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    Tower Collector

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    This app collects GPS locations of GSM/UMTS/LTE/CDMA cell towers and sends them to OpenCellID.org database. It is designed to help map the extent of mobile phone network coverage. It is also possible to collect measurements for private purposes and export them to CSV or GPX...

    5 Tower Collector alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Tower Collector screenshot 1
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    Tower Collector screenshot 3

    Tower Collector Features

    1.  Network Scanner

    Tower Collector VS OpenCellID

     
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    CellMapper

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    Crowdsource open collection of mobile towers via app and also visible on the main website https://www.cellmapper.net/map.

    6 CellMapper alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Windows Phone
    CellMapper screenshot 1

    CellMapper Features

    1.  Crowdsourced
    2.  Network Tools

    CellMapper VS OpenCellID

     
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    NetMonster

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    NetMonster collects, shows and stores information about nearby cell towers. Each tower has its unique set of identifiers and NetMonster will show you them. In select areas and countries precise locations are available.

    11 NetMonster alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    NetMonster screenshot 1
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    NetMonster Features

    1.  Network Mapping

    NetMonster VS OpenCellID

     
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