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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

FlightAware vs Social Blade comparison

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

FlightAware logo

FlightAware

flightaware.com

PricingFree, Subscription, One-time
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, API
Social Blade logo

Social Blade

socialblade.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
FlightAwareWeb, Mobile, API
Social BladeWeb, API
Categories
FlightAware5
Social Blade2
Pricing details

Tool

FlightAware

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree
Premium SubscriptionsSubscription
FlightAware GlobalSubscription
AeroAPI (v4)Subscription
Rapid ReportsOne-time

Tool

Social Blade

$4.5/mo

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free (Logged In)Free
Bronze$4.5/mo
Silver$12.5/mo
Gold$50/mo
Platinum$120/mo
Business API (credit-based)Subscription

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Platform details

AttributeFlightAwareSocial Blade
Asset types
Other
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
StreamingReal-time
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
JSON
ExcelPDFJSON

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

FlightAware strengths4

Categories covered by FlightAware only.

Social Blade strengths1

Categories covered by Social Blade only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FlightAware and Social Blade?

FlightAware focuses on Data APIs, APIs & SDKs, and Data Visualizations while Social Blade specializes in App & Website Traffic, and Data APIs. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do FlightAware and Social Blade cost?

Good news—both FlightAware and Social Blade offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Can I use FlightAware or Social Blade on my phone?

FlightAware has a mobile app so you can check your research on the go. Social Blade is web-only, so you'll need a browser to access it from mobile devices.

Do FlightAware and Social Blade have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose FlightAware or Social Blade?

Choose FlightAware if you need Live flight tracking and flight-status pages with dedicated views for cancellations and delays, plus the signature MiseryMap® for U.S. air traffic disruptions., and Premium subscriptions unlock unlimited flight alerts and access to three, five, or eight months of historical flight data.. Go with Social Blade if Track creator stats across YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Instagram, and Facebook, including estimated earnings and growth projections., and Top lists and platform rankings with SB Rank/grade and live subscriber/follower counts (list lengths vary by plan). better fits how you invest.

Do FlightAware and Social Blade offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from FlightAware and Social Blade?

Social Blade supports data exports to Excel, PDF, and JSON. FlightAware has more limited export options.

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