OpenCPN Alternatives

OpenCPN is described as 'Free software (GPLv2) project to create a concise chart plotter and navigation software, for use underway or as a planning tool' and is an app in the travel & location category. There are four alternatives to OpenCPN for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Self-Hosted apps. The best OpenCPN alternative is Open Nautical Charts, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenCPN are OpenSeaMap, zyGrib and Navionics Boating.

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OpenCPN alternatives are mainly Map Services but may also be Weather Forecast Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenCPN.
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OpenCPN is a free software (GPLv2) project to create a concise chart plotter and navigation software, for use underway or as a planning tool.

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OpenCPN alternatives page was last updated Feb 14, 2024
  1. Open Nautical Charts icon
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    OpenNauticalChart offers free seacharts for everybody. This charts are usable (offline) with several ship-plotters and Navigation-equipement on board.

    2 Open Nautical Charts alternatives
    Open Nautical Charts screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Open Nautical Charts Features

    1.  Charts
    Open Nautical Charts iconOpenCPN Icon

    Open Nautical Charts VS OpenCPN

    Is Open Nautical Charts a good alternative to OpenCPN?
     
    • Open Nautical Charts is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to OpenCPN.

    • Open Nautical Charts is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenCPN.

    • Open Nautical Charts is Free and Open SourceOpenCPN is also Free and Open Source
  2. OpenSeaMap icon
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    OpenSeaMap's goal is to add nautical and tourism information a sailor could be interested in to OSM (OpenStreetMap) and to present it in a pleasing way.

    2 OpenSeaMap alternatives
    OpenSeaMap download

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    OpenSeaMap Features

    OpenSeaMap iconOpenCPN Icon

    OpenSeaMap VS OpenCPN

    Is OpenSeaMap a good alternative to OpenCPN?
     
  3. zyGrib icon
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    GRIB File Viewer.

    2 zyGrib alternatives
    zyGrib screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    zyGrib Features

    1.  Sailing
    zyGrib iconOpenCPN Icon

    zyGrib VS OpenCPN

    Is zyGrib a good alternative to OpenCPN?
     
    • zyGrib is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OpenCPN.

    • zyGrib is Free and Open SourceOpenCPN is also Free and Open Source
  4. Navionics Boating icon
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    Get up-to-date, detailed charts you can use offline plus a boatload of features on your mobile device, so they’re on hand wherever you go. The Boating app is a must-have for cruising, fishing, sailing, diving and all your activities on the water.

    1 Navionics Boating alternatives
    Navionics Boating screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Navionics Boating Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Apps with Offline Map
    Navionics Boating iconOpenCPN Icon

    Navionics Boating VS OpenCPN

    Is Navionics Boating a good alternative to OpenCPN?
     
    • Navionics Boating is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to OpenCPN.

    • Navionics Boating is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenCPN is Free and Open Source
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