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Flightradar24 vs NavLog

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Flightradar24

Aviation

Real-time aircraft radar tracking worldwide

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
N

NavLog

Aviation

Advanced flight navigation and logging system

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Flightradar24 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Flightradar24 covers Real-time tracking, NavLog covers Flight logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flightradar24 and NavLog actually diverge.

Attributes where Flightradar24 and NavLog differ
AttributeFlightradar24NavLog
Starting priceFree$29.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
Founded20062009

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Flightradar24

  • Real-time tracking
  • Radar map
  • Aircraft info
  • Flight history
  • 3D view
  • ADS-B receivers
  • MLAT network
  • API

Only in NavLog

  • Flight logging
  • Navigation tracking
  • Performance analysis
  • Data storage
  • Report generation
  • GPS devices
  • Avionics systems
  • Cloud storage

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Flightradar24

  • Flight trackingnot NavLog
  • Air traffic monitoringnot NavLog
  • Researchnot NavLog
  • Entertainmentnot NavLog
  • Professional trackingnot NavLog

NavLog

  • Flight trainingnot Flightradar24
  • Flight loggingnot Flightradar24
  • Performance trackingnot Flightradar24
  • Regulatory compliancenot Flightradar24

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Flightradar24

  • Premium tiers as captured in 2022 ranged from Silver at $1.49/month (90 days of flight history) to Business at $49.99/month (business licensing, fleet view, extra weather layers) (archive capture is from 2022, over three years old, so treat exact figures as dated; the tier structure and history-window caps are the more durable facts)

NavLog

Nothing recorded yet. See the NavLog review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Flightradar24

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Flight tracking
    • Basic features
    • Mobile app
  • Silver$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • 30-day history
    • ADS-B coverage
  • Gold$7.99/month
    • Everything in Silver
    • Unlimited history
    • Advanced filters

NavLog

$29.99/month
  • Basic$29.99/month
    • Flight logging
    • Basic navigation
    • Data storage
  • Professional$79.99/month
    • Advanced navigation
    • Detailed analytics
    • Training reports

Which should you pick?

Choose Flightradar24 if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want radar map.
Flightradar24 review

Choose NavLog if

  • You need flight logging.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want navigation tracking.
NavLog review

Questions people ask

Is Flightradar24 or NavLog better?
Neither clearly leads. Flightradar24 starts at Free and NavLog at $29.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flightradar24 or NavLog?
Flightradar24 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Flightradar24 and $29.99/month for NavLog.
Does Flightradar24 or NavLog run on more platforms?
Flightradar24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. NavLog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
Can I use Flightradar24 for free?
Yes. Flightradar24 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NavLog starts at $29.99/month.
What is Flightradar24 best used for?
Flightradar24 is most often used for flight tracking, air traffic monitoring, research, entertainment. Of those, flight tracking and air traffic monitoring are not what NavLog is typically brought in for.
What can Flightradar24 do that NavLog cannot?
Flightradar24 covers Real-time tracking, Radar map, Aircraft info, Flight history. NavLog covers Flight logging, Navigation tracking, Performance analysis, Data storage. Both handle Data encryption, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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