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OpenSky Network vs PlanePlotter

A side-by-side look at OpenSky Network and PlanePlotter. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenSky Network

OpenSky Network

Network & Admin

The OpenSky Network is an open-source community of hobbyists, academics, and companies building a large global network of low-cost sensors to monitor aircraft in real-time. The sensors use software-defined radio technology to track aircraft location, altitude, velocity and identity.

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PlanePlotter

PlanePlotter

Travel & Location

PlanePlotter is a flight tracking and logging software program that allows users to monitor aircraft in real-time using ADS-B and MLAT data. It has interactive maps, graphs, logging tools and data export features.

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