FlightAware adds Data Visualizations, and Satellite / Geospatial coverage that Quartr skips.
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Head-to-head
FlightAware vs Quartr comparison
Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.
Quick takeaways
Quartr includes Transcripts, Improved Filings, AI, AI Chat, Calendar, Webhooks, and Watchlist categories that FlightAware omits.
FlightAware highlights: Live flight tracking and flight-status pages with dedicated views for cancellations and delays, plus the signature MiseryMap® for U.S. air traffic disruptions., Premium subscriptions unlock unlimited flight alerts and access to three, five, or eight months of historical flight data., and AeroAPI (v4) provides RESTful access to current and historical flight data with JSON responses and API key authentication..
Quartr is known for: 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..
FlightAware
flightaware.com
A global flight-tracking platform offering free web and mobile access to live flight data. Premium subscriptions add unlimited alerts and extended historical lookback. Enterprise offerings include AeroAPI (REST), Firehose (streaming), and Rapid Reports (one-off email deliveries).
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- Live flight tracking and flight-status pages with dedicated views for cancellations and delays, plus the signature MiseryMap® for U.S. air traffic disruptions.
- Premium subscriptions unlock unlimited flight alerts and access to three, five, or eight months of historical flight data.
- AeroAPI (v4) provides RESTful access to current and historical flight data with JSON responses and API key authentication.
- FlightAware Firehose delivers a continuous enterprise-grade feed of real-time, historical, and predictive flight data over secure TCP/SSL connections.
- Global coverage powered by fused data sources: national air navigation providers, ACARS messages, over 30,000 terrestrial ADS-B receivers, Aireon space-based ADS-B with ~1-minute updates, and FlightAware’s HyperFeed® ML engine processing tens of thousands of position messages per second.
Community votes (overall)
Quartr
quartr.com
Quartr brings together earnings calls, transcripts, filings, reports, and slides into one platform. The free mobile app is consumer-friendly, while Quartr Pro (desktop) and the API are enterprise products sold on a custom basis. The API is generous—paying customers get effectively unlimited calls, demo accounts are capped, and a 50 rps global rate limit goes into effect in December 2025. Live audio and transcripts are delivered in real time, making it a go-to tool for analysts who don’t want to wait.
Platforms
Pricing
Quick highlights
- 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.
- Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.
- Earnings calendar with granular filters, calendar sync, and live alerts when calls go on air—plus keyword-based alerts.
Community votes (overall)
Shared focus areas
3 overlapsMutual strengths include Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Alerts.
Where they differ
FlightAware
Distinct strengths include:
- Live flight tracking and flight-status pages with dedicated views for cancellations and delays, plus the signature MiseryMap® for U.S. air traffic disruptions.
- Premium subscriptions unlock unlimited flight alerts and access to three, five, or eight months of historical flight data.
- AeroAPI (v4) provides RESTful access to current and historical flight data with JSON responses and API key authentication.
- FlightAware Firehose delivers a continuous enterprise-grade feed of real-time, historical, and predictive flight data over secure TCP/SSL connections.
Quartr
Distinct strengths 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.
- AI chat over transcripts, filings, and slides, with every answer fully source-traceable back to the original document.
- Search across transcripts, filings, and slides to track narrative shifts, compare language, and follow how management decks evolve over time.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
Attribute | FlightAware | Quartr |
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Categories Which research workflows each platform targets | Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Alerts Unique: Data Visualizations, Satellite / Geospatial | Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Alerts Unique: Transcripts, Improved Filings, AI, AI Chat, Calendar, Webhooks, Watchlist |
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes | Other | Stocks |
Experience levels Who each product is built for | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Platforms Where you can access the product | Web, Mobile, API | Web, Mobile, API |
Pricing High-level pricing models | Free, Subscription, One-time | Free, Subscription |
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor | Unique
| Unique
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Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat | Not yet | Yes |
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists | Standard listing | Highlighted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which workflows do FlightAware and Quartr both support?
Both platforms cover Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Alerts workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.
Do FlightAware and Quartr require subscriptions?
Both FlightAware and Quartr keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.
How can you access FlightAware and Quartr?
Both FlightAware and Quartr support web and mobile access, making it easy to keep tabs on research away from the desk.
What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?
FlightAware differentiates itself with Live flight tracking and flight-status pages with dedicated views for cancellations and delays, plus the signature MiseryMap® for U.S. air traffic disruptions., Premium subscriptions unlock unlimited flight alerts and access to three, five, or eight months of historical flight data., and AeroAPI (v4) provides RESTful access to current and historical flight data with JSON responses and API key authentication., whereas Quartr stands out for 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..
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