VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

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FlightAware vs QuickFS comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

FlightAware adds Alerts, and Satellite / Geospatial coverage that QuickFS skips.

QuickFS includes Financials, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins categories that FlightAware omits.

FlightAware ships a mobile app. QuickFS is web/desktop only.

In depth comparison

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

WebMobileAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscriptionOne-time

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.

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QuickFS

quickfs.net

Global fundamentals platform focused on long‑history financial statements and ratios. Free tier gives on‑site annual data (10y). Premium and API unlock 20‑year histories, quarterly/TTM, bulk CSV/Excel exports, and programmatic access. Strong for modeling, valuation and screening in Excel or via REST; does not offer broker sync, risk, or options analytics.

Platforms

WebAPIDesktop

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

20‑year history for 200+ standardized metrics and statements across 40,000+ international stocks.
Excel add‑in with =QFS("ticker","metric","period") to pull data directly into models (Mac/Windows/Excel Online).
Public REST API for fundamentals, market data, and company metadata; batch requests supported.
One‑click Excel/CSV exports and bulk database downloads (full‑universe CSV files).
Ticker format with country suffix (e.g., AAPL:US) and global coverage across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and more.

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Where they differ

FlightAware

Distinct strengths include:

Alerts Satellite / Geospatial

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.

QuickFS

Distinct strengths include:

Financials Sheets / Excel Add-ins

20‑year history for 200+ standardized metrics and statements across 40,000+ international stocks.
Excel add‑in with =QFS("ticker","metric","period") to pull data directly into models (Mac/Windows/Excel Online).
Public REST API for fundamentals, market data, and company metadata; batch requests supported.
One‑click Excel/CSV exports and bulk database downloads (full‑universe CSV files).

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	FlightAware	QuickFS
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Data Visualizations Unique: Alerts, Satellite / Geospatial	Shared: Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, Data Visualizations Unique: Financials, Sheets / Excel Add-ins
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, API, Desktop
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription, One-time	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique 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. Rapid Reports offer one-time purchases of airport or aircraft history, delivered via email within about an hour.	Unique 20‑year history for 200+ standardized metrics and statements across 40,000+ international stocks. Excel add‑in with =QFS("ticker","metric","period") to pull data directly into models (Mac/Windows/Excel Online). Public REST API for fundamentals, market data, and company metadata; batch requests supported. One‑click Excel/CSV exports and bulk database downloads (full‑universe CSV files). Ticker format with country suffix (e.g., AAPL:US) and global coverage across U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and more.
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do FlightAware and QuickFS both support?

Both platforms cover Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do FlightAware and QuickFS require subscriptions?

Both FlightAware and QuickFS keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

Which tool has mobile access?

FlightAware ships a dedicated mobile experience, while QuickFS focuses on web or desktop access.

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 QuickFS stands out for 20‑year history for 200+ standardized metrics and statements across 40,000+ international stocks., Excel add‑in with =QFS("ticker","metric","period") to pull data directly into models (Mac/Windows/Excel Online)., and Public REST API for fundamentals, market data, and company metadata; batch requests supported..

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