VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

Programmatic picks

FlightAware logo

Alternatives to FlightAware

Curated replacements ranked by category overlap, pricing, and platform access. Use this list to stress-test FlightAware against peers before committing to a long-term plan.

Quick takeaways

YCharts is the closest drop-in replacement with overlapping coverage in Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations while adding Screeners and Stock Comparison coverage and Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks. and Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns. features (category overlap ~80%).

Free tiers remain available through Listen Notes, MarineTraffic, FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), Fiscal.ai, Quartr, Unusual Whales, Similarweb, ECB Data Portal, CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, Open Payments (CMS), USAspending, FINVIZ, Portfolio123, Autochartist, ETF Action, OpenBB, CME FedWatch Tool, Glassnode, and Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) for side-by-side testing.

Round out your stack with new coverage areas like Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Portfolio.

FlightAware still leads on Satellite / Geospatial, so keep it handy for those workflows.

#1 Alternative

Hands-on Tested
Similarity score 812
Category overlap: 80%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations
Alerts

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Stock Comparison, and ETF Comparison coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., and Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Stock Comparison, ETF Comparison, and Portfolio

Standout features: Research workspace with Fundamental Charts, robust screeners, comp tables, scatter plots, scenario tools, and Quickflows to speed common tasks., Portfolio analytics for model and client accounts: optimizer and rebalancing (daily through annual), correlation matrices, attribution and transition analysis, drift/overlap checks, and exposure breakdowns., Broad data coverage: U.S. and Canadian equities, ETFs and CEFs, plus mutual funds and SMAs as add-ons; 4,000+ fundamental metrics, S&P Global analyst estimates, MSCI ESG datasets, and a large set of macro indicators., and Monitoring built in: dashboards, watchlists, alerts, and a live news feed (MT Newswires). Intraday quotes update on a short delay (~90–120 seconds).

#2 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 786
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Alerts

Assets: Other

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web, Mobile, and API

Pricing: Free, Subscription, and One-time

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Education and Other coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Podcast API v2: search, directory, insights; official client libraries; OpenAPI spec & mock server for keyless testing., Pricing tiers with concrete quotas: FREE (300 req/mo), PRO (base fee with 5k req/mo included + tiered overages), ENTERPRISE (annual contract, larger quotas, relaxed caching/no-logo)., and Plan-based search result caps & rate limits: FREE up to 30 results/query (2 req/s, 20 req/min); PRO up to 300 results/query (medium rate limit); ENTERPRISE up to 10,000 results/query (high rate limit)..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Data Visualizations and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Education and Other

Standout features: Podcast API v2: search, directory, insights; official client libraries; OpenAPI spec & mock server for keyless testing., Pricing tiers with concrete quotas: FREE (300 req/mo), PRO (base fee with 5k req/mo included + tiered overages), ENTERPRISE (annual contract, larger quotas, relaxed caching/no-logo)., Plan-based search result caps & rate limits: FREE up to 30 results/query (2 req/s, 20 req/min); PRO up to 300 results/query (medium rate limit); ENTERPRISE up to 10,000 results/query (high rate limit)., and Advanced fields & endpoints on higher tiers: transcripts, batch fetch, RSS/large image, email, latest_episode_id, Listen Score & Global Rank.

#3 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 768
Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
Data Visualizations
Alerts

Assets: Other

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web, Mobile, and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Shipping & Trade coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters., Notifications for port calls, area entries, vessel movements (speed, course changes, drifting), AIS data updates (ETA, destination, draught), proximity events (STS, tug, pilot, bunkering), and AIS-coverage changes, delivered via email, mobile push, or archive., and CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000)..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need APIs & SDKs and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Shipping & Trade

Standout features: Live Map with advanced filters, including ship type, capacity, status, and custom smart filters., Notifications for port calls, area entries, vessel movements (speed, course changes, drifting), AIS data updates (ETA, destination, draught), proximity events (STS, tug, pilot, bunkering), and AIS-coverage changes, delivered via email, mobile push, or archive., CSV exports from vessel and port databases, with monthly quotas depending on plan: Basic (5), Essential (300), Enterprise (10,000)., and Past Track playback varies by plan: Free (1 day), Essential (7 days), Enterprise (up to 5 years, in 7-day playback windows).

Similarity score 762
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Assets: Other

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web, Mobile, and API

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Calendar, Inflation Rates, and Unemployment Rates coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Access to over 840,000 time series from more than 100 official and third-party sources, all browsable and downloadable online., Official REST API covering both FRED and ALFRED, with endpoints for categories, releases, series, and sources., and Flexible output formats including JSON, XML, Excel, and CSV for easy integration..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Calendar, Inflation Rates, Unemployment Rates, and GDP

Standout features: Access to over 840,000 time series from more than 100 official and third-party sources, all browsable and downloadable online., Official REST API covering both FRED and ALFRED, with endpoints for categories, releases, series, and sources., Flexible output formats including JSON, XML, Excel, and CSV for easy integration., and ALFRED (the archival database) provides point-in-time vintages, letting you track historical revisions exactly as they were published.

#5 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 742
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
Data Visualizations
Alerts

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web, Mobile, and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Stock Comparison, and Portfolio coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Global market coverage for more than 100,000 stocks, ETFs, and funds., Detailed company fundamentals including segments and KPIs for over 2,000 firms, with historical depth expanding by plan tier., and AI Copilot and automated summaries to speed up research; monthly prompt allowances scale with subscription level, with custom summaries on higher tiers..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need APIs & SDKs and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Stock Comparison, Portfolio, and Watchlist

Standout features: Global market coverage for more than 100,000 stocks, ETFs, and funds., Detailed company fundamentals including segments and KPIs for over 2,000 firms, with historical depth expanding by plan tier., AI Copilot and automated summaries to speed up research; monthly prompt allowances scale with subscription level, with custom summaries on higher tiers., and Analyst data including forward estimates, revisions, price targets, and ratings.

#6 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 742
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Alerts

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web, Mobile, and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Transcripts, Improved Filings, and AI coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen., Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place., and AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Data Visualizations and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Transcripts, Improved Filings, AI, and AI Chat

Standout features: Stream live earnings calls with real-time transcripts—instant coverage as events happen., Centralizes IR material from 13,000+ companies across 27 markets: events, filings, reports, and slide decks, all searchable in one place., AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document., and Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.

#7 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 742
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Alerts

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web, Mobile, and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Options & Derivatives, and Portfolio coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy., Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones., and Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Data Visualizations and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Options & Derivatives, Portfolio, and Paper Trading

Standout features: Live options flow across all US options exchanges, with a status indicator so you know the feed is healthy., Dark-pool tape plus ‘Dark Pool Levels’ to surface recent prints and ticker-specific liquidity zones., Options and stock screeners with filters for premium, volume, open interest, IV rank, and common technicals., and Options Profit Calculator to model multi-leg strategies, Greeks, and payoff P/L.

#8 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 734
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Assets: Other

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into App & Website Traffic and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool., APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports., and Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: App & Website Traffic and Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Standout features: Website traffic and engagement analytics, including keyword research, referral sources, and a free traffic checker tool., APIs available in REST and Batch modes: REST delivers JSON responses, while Batch handles large CSV reports., Webhook support for subscribing to daily or monthly data releases, with options to manage subscriptions directly., and Data Exporter for no-code bulk exports, including scheduled email delivery and CSV downloads.

#9 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 728
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Assets: Other

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Central Bank Watcher, Inflation Rates, and Interest Rates coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Open SDMX 2.1 REST API with discovery & retrieval modes; single entry point at data-api.ecb.europa.eu/service/ and rich query parameters (e.g., startPeriod/endPeriod, updatedAfter, includeHistory, detail, firstNObservations/lastNObservations)., Format flexibility via content negotiation and the `format` query param: SDMX‑JSON, CSV, and SDMX‑ML (structure‑specific and generic)., and Interactive portal with export of data (CSV, XLS long/wide, SDMX) and export of visuals (PNG, PDF, PowerPoint)..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Central Bank Watcher, Inflation Rates, Interest Rates, and GDP

Standout features: Open SDMX 2.1 REST API with discovery & retrieval modes; single entry point at data-api.ecb.europa.eu/service/ and rich query parameters (e.g., startPeriod/endPeriod, updatedAfter, includeHistory, detail, firstNObservations/lastNObservations)., Format flexibility via content negotiation and the `format` query param: SDMX‑JSON, CSV, and SDMX‑ML (structure‑specific and generic)., Interactive portal with export of data (CSV, XLS long/wide, SDMX) and export of visuals (PNG, PDF, PowerPoint)., and Comprehensive euro‑area macro & markets coverage: HICP inflation, key & market interest rates, exchange rates (reference rates), GDP and labor indicators, plus euro‑area yield curves (spot/forward/par).

#10 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 716
Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Assets: Other

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Regulatory Filings Monitoring coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Interactive explorer to filter, chart trends over time, map by geography, and read consented narratives., Programmatic access via the Consumer Complaint Database Search API; results available as JSON, CSV, XLS, or XLSX., and Daily refresh cadence; complaints published after a response or after 15 days; complaints referred to other regulators are not published..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Standout features: Interactive explorer to filter, chart trends over time, map by geography, and read consented narratives., Programmatic access via the Consumer Complaint Database Search API; results available as JSON, CSV, XLS, or XLSX., Daily refresh cadence; complaints published after a response or after 15 days; complaints referred to other regulators are not published., and Detailed fields: product/sub‑product, issue/sub‑issue, company, dates (received/sent to company), state/ZIP (privacy rules), submission channel, tags (e.g., Servicemember, Older American), company public response, response category, timeliness, and (if consented) complaint narrative.

#11 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 716
Category overlap: 75%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Assets: Other

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Regulatory Filings Monitoring coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal., and Open Data API (ODA) for programmatic access with filtering, querying, and aggregation (SoQL‑style)..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Regulatory Filings Monitoring

Standout features: Three core datasets each year: General Payments, Research Payments, and Ownership/Investment Interests., Web search/explorer with filtering and charts; program year downloads available from the portal., Open Data API (ODA) for programmatic access with filtering, querying, and aggregation (SoQL‑style)., and Publication cadence: initial annual publication on/around June 30 for the prior year, plus a January data refresh.

#12 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 716
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Assets: Other

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Videos and Other coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Advanced Search & profiles across awards, recipients, agencies, federal accounts; filters include date, place of performance, NAICS/PSC, Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA), DEFC for COVID/infrastructure., Spending Explorer and Agency/Federal Account profiles for top‑down views of obligations/outlays and drill‑downs by budget hierarchy., and Public REST API that powers the website (GET & POST endpoints; JSON responses); tutorial and contracts for commonly used endpoints..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Videos and Other

Standout features: Advanced Search & profiles across awards, recipients, agencies, federal accounts; filters include date, place of performance, NAICS/PSC, Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA), DEFC for COVID/infrastructure., Spending Explorer and Agency/Federal Account profiles for top‑down views of obligations/outlays and drill‑downs by budget hierarchy., Public REST API that powers the website (GET & POST endpoints; JSON responses); tutorial and contracts for commonly used endpoints., and Bulk data: Award Data Archive (pre‑generated, by agency/fiscal year), Custom Award Data, Custom Account Data, and full Database Download.

#13 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 708
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
Data Visualizations
Alerts

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Portfolio, and Watchlist coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., and Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need APIs & SDKs and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Portfolio, Watchlist, and Backtesting

Standout features: Coverage focused on U.S. equities (NYSE, Nasdaq, Amex). Free data delayed 15–20 minutes; Elite adds real-time plus pre- and after-hours trading sessions., Stock screener supports both fundamental and technical filters. Elite expands functionality with 20+ additional filters and raises saved presets from 50 to 200., Visualization tools include Heat Maps and Groups, with real-time updates for Elite users., and Portfolio and watchlist management with email and push alerts for price changes, news, ratings, insider activity, and SEC filings. Elite increases limits to 100 portfolios and 500 tickers per portfolio.

#14 Alternative

Analyst Pick
Hands-on Tested
Free Tier
Similarity score 708
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, Quant, and Backtesting coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., and Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Screeners, Quant, Backtesting, and Portfolio

Standout features: Build custom multi-factor ranking systems and rank stocks by universe, sector, or industry., Spreadsheet-style screening with formulas (including Piotroski F-Score) across current and historical data., Backtesting with realistic assumptions for slippage, commissions, buy/sell rules, position sizing, and hedging., and ‘Books’ feature to combine multiple strategies and view correlations between them.

#15 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 692
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations
Alerts

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and Mobile

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Screeners, News Sentiment, and Market Sentiment coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length., MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator., and Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Data APIs and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Screeners, News Sentiment, Market Sentiment, and Calendar

Standout features: Automated market scanner that detects chart patterns, Fibonacci setups, and key levels, with filters for quality, breakout type, and length., MetaTrader 4/5 plugin with an embedded market scanner and in-terminal risk calculator., Risk Calculator helps with position sizing by combining stop-loss levels with user-defined risk percentages., and Volatility analysis forecasts expected trading ranges for the next 1h, 4h, and 24h across stocks, forex, crypto, and commodities.

#16 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 686
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
Data Visualizations
Alerts

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into ETF Overview, ETF Performance, and ETF Holdings coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models., and Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need APIs & SDKs and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: ETF Overview, ETF Performance, ETF Holdings, and ETF Fundamentals

Standout features: Global ETF ‘Channels’ taxonomy with category reports and dashboards (Size & Style US/Global, Region & Country, Sector & Industry, Thematic, Fixed Income, Non‑Traditional, Commodities, Crypto)., Look‑through analytics on fund holdings for factor/style, sector/industry, country, concentration; portfolio overlap analysis across funds or entire models., Flows & trading dashboards (volumes/ADV); flows noted as T+1 timing in daily updates., and Live pricing on platform pages via Polygon.io FMV quotes (real‑time-ish indicative).

#17 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 686
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, and News coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., and Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Sheets / Excel Add-ins, Custom Dashboards, News, and IPO

Standout features: REST API and Python client with JSON-serializable endpoints; local API deployment supported., Wide coverage across equities, ETFs, options, fixed income, macroeconomics, news, transcripts, and regulatory filings., Command-line interface (successor to the legacy OpenBB Terminal) plus Python workflows., and Workspace dashboards and apps with customizable widgets; unlimited dashboards on the Community tier.

#18 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 680
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Calendar coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Meeting‑by‑meeting probabilities of FOMC target‑rate outcomes implied by Fed Funds futures., Compare view (current vs 1‑day/1‑week/1‑month ago) and Historical panel., and Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Central Bank Watcher, Interest Rates, and Calendar

Standout features: Meeting‑by‑meeting probabilities of FOMC target‑rate outcomes implied by Fed Funds futures., Compare view (current vs 1‑day/1‑week/1‑month ago) and Historical panel., Fed ‘Dot Plot’ chart plus table view., and One‑click PDF generation of the current page and Excel downloads for historical probabilities.

#19 Alternative

Free Tier
Similarity score 680
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
Data Visualizations
Alerts

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free and Subscription

Why investors switch

  • Expands into On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, and Crypto Derivatives coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics., Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas., and Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need APIs & SDKs and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: On-chain Analytics, DEX / DeFi, and Crypto Derivatives

Standout features: Studio: charts library, dashboards, and data downloads for on-chain + market metrics., Workbench: build custom charts by combining multiple metrics and applying formulas., Alerts: set metric thresholds and receive notifications via email or Telegram., and Derivatives & market data: funding rates, open interest, options skews, spot/ETF flows.

Similarity score 668
Category overlap: 60%

Shared coverage

Data APIs
APIs & SDKs
Data Visualizations

Experience: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Platforms: Web and API

Pricing: Free

Why investors switch

  • Expands into Interest Rates, Yield Curves, and Scores coverage beyond what FlightAware offers.
  • Standout features include Short‑term Funding Monitor (STFM): curated repo/CP/CD/FF market charts plus **open REST API** (JSON, HTTPS) with series search, metadata, and spread endpoints; no tokens required., U.S. Money Market Fund Monitor: interactive holdings transparency by asset type, counterparty, country; per‑chart **CSV download**., and Hedge Fund Monitor (HFM): aggregated Form PF and related series via an **open REST API** (JSON) organized by datasets and mnemonics..
  • Pair it with FlightAware if you still need Alerts and Satellite / Geospatial.

Adds coverage: Interest Rates, Yield Curves, Scores, and Market Sentiment

Standout features: Short‑term Funding Monitor (STFM): curated repo/CP/CD/FF market charts plus **open REST API** (JSON, HTTPS) with series search, metadata, and spread endpoints; no tokens required., U.S. Money Market Fund Monitor: interactive holdings transparency by asset type, counterparty, country; per‑chart **CSV download**., Hedge Fund Monitor (HFM): aggregated Form PF and related series via an **open REST API** (JSON) organized by datasets and mnemonics., and OFR Financial Stress Index (FSI): **daily** global market‑based stress index built from 33 variables; FSI values publish with a ~**two‑business‑day** lag.

Coverage Snapshot

Where alternatives already align

Most shared categories across the top matches.

Data APIs×19
Data Visualizations×17
APIs & SDKs×15
Alerts×10

New angles introduced

Categories the alternatives add beyond FlightAware.

Calendar+7
Screeners+7
Interest Rates+6
Portfolio+6
Watchlist+6
ETF Holdings+5
ETF Overview+5
13F+4

Access & Pricing

Free options

19/20

19 of 20 alternatives keep a free tier for trials.

Mobile ready

7/20

7 matches support mobile alongside FlightAware.

API availability

19/20

19 of the shortlisted tools expose API endpoints for automation-heavy workflows.

Quality checks

5 starred / 6 tested

5 tools are flagged as analyst picks; 6 have been hands-on tested.

Avg. coverage overlap

63%

Average percentage of categories shared with the base tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to FlightAware?

FlightAware users most often consider YCharts, Listen Notes, and MarineTraffic as their go-to alternatives.

Which alternatives keep a free tier?

Listen Notes, MarineTraffic, FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data), Fiscal.ai, Quartr, Unusual Whales, Similarweb, ECB Data Portal, CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, Open Payments (CMS), USAspending, FINVIZ, Portfolio123, Autochartist, ETF Action, OpenBB, CME FedWatch Tool, Glassnode, and Office of Financial Research (U.S. Treasury) offer a free plan or trial option, making them easy to test before committing to a paid subscription.

Which workflows do the top FlightAware alternatives cover?

Expect deep coverage across Alerts, APIs & SDKs, Data APIs, and Data Visualizations, so you can port most FlightAware workflows without much friction.

Where does FlightAware still stand out?

FlightAware remains the go-to for Satellite / Geospatial, which the current alternatives do not fully replicate.

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Hey! Thanks for stopping by. I'm an independent investor with a soft spot for coding and the stock market - especially value investing (as you can probably tell from the tools I've collected here, haha). Hopefully you'll find something useful or interesting along the way.

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Got questions or suggestions? I'm all ears!

Missing a Tool?

Discovered a gem I don't have here yet? Drop the link below and I'll check it out ASAP. Tagging me on X works too! Can't wait to see what you've found!

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Starred Tools

These are my top picks. Tools I've tested thoroughly and found to be excellent. They do their job really well, and I use them a lot. If you're not already familiar with them, I highly recommend checking them out.

Tested Tools

These are tools I've tried and found to be solid, but not standout. Think of them as passing an initial quality screen: worth exploring, though not all will be exceptional.

Curation & Accuracy

This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).

Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.