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Same kind of website · free
VesselFinder displays real-time ship positions and marine traffic detected by the global AIS network.
Alternatives
The Best Lightning Maps Alternatives in 2026
17 alternatives2 free · 2 open source
Looking for something like Lightning Maps? Here are 17 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are free or have a free plan and 2 are open source.
About Lightning Mapslightningmaps.org
VisitLightning Maps displays lightning strikes in real time and provides maps and apps from a community project.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionVesselFinderVesselFinder displays real-time ship positions and marine…Open source optionMini Tokyo 3dA real-time three-dimensional map visualizes Tokyo’s public…Another optionMiniLondon3DminiLondon3d displays real-time positions of London…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VesselFinder | Free | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 2 | MiniLondon3D | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | aqicn.org | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | Xweather | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | FIRMS | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | AP Transit | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Hong Kong Transit 3D | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | Live Tube Map | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | AnyTrip | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | SignalBox | — | Not stated | Web |
All Lightning Maps alternatives
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MiniLondon3D
minilondon3d.xyzSame kind of website
miniLondon3d displays real-time positions of London Underground trains on a three-dimensional map.
3
aqicn.org
aqicn.org/map/worldSame kind of website
This map displays real-time air quality index readings across locations around the world.
4
Xweather
live.xweather.comSame kind of website
Xweather displays global weather with real-time radar layers and forecast information.
5
Same kind of website
NASA FIRMS provides near-real-time active fire data from MODIS and VIIRS through downloads, maps, and area-based email alerts.
6
AP Transit
aptransit.coSame kind of website
The AP Transit map shows MTA subway movements in real time and offers route and station controls.
7
Hong Kong Transit 3D
hktransit3d.pages.devSame kind of website
Hong Kong Transit 3D simulates train schedules in a real-time three-dimensional map.
8
Live Tube Map
londonunderground.liveSame kind of website
Live Tube Map tracks London Underground trains in real time on an interactive map.
9
AnyTrip
anytrip.com.auSame kind of website
AnyTrip tracks trains, buses, ferries, and light rail in real time across its supported region.
10
SignalBox
map.signalbox.ioSame kind of website
Signalbox provides a live map of real-time rail information in Great Britain.
11
Weatherwise
web.weatherwise.appSame kind of website
Weatherwise provides real-time extreme weather tracking and high-resolution weather views.
12
Same kind of website · free
Check Ontario road and transit conditions with live maps, traffic cameras, incident details, and travel-time information.
13
Running Reality
runningreality.orgSame kind of website
Running Reality maps human civilization through history, with controls to choose a date and time scale.
14
Open source
A real-time three-dimensional map visualizes Tokyo’s public transport system and its movement.
15
Linguistic Maps
muturzikin.com/countries.htmSame kind of website
Linguistic Maps displays languages across maps of five continents and organizes entries by language and region.
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OpenTopoMap
opentopomap.orgSame kind of website
OpenTopoMap displays topographic maps built from OpenStreetMap data for exploring terrain and locations.
17
Open source
World Monitor is a dashboard for real-time news aggregation, geopolitical monitoring, and infrastructure tracking.
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Alternatives to similar tools
FIRMS24 alternatives511on.ca20 alternativesAP Transit23 alternativesMini Tokyo 3d24 alternativesHong Kong Transit 3D17 alternativesVesselFinder21 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Lightning Maps?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Lightning Maps are VesselFinder, MiniLondon3D, and aqicn.org.
Is there a free alternative to Lightning Maps?
Yes. VesselFinder and 511on.ca are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Lightning Maps?
Yes: Mini Tokyo 3d and Worldmonitor.
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