Garmin GPSMAP, Raymarine Axiom, B&G Zeus3, and Simrad NSS Evo3 are hardware systems with integrated software, known for their reliability and extensive integration with other marine electronics. Navionics is highlighted for its chart quality, especially in mobile applications, and its crowdsourced data features. OpenCPN is favored for its flexibility with open-source charts and plugin ecosystem, primarily for use on PCs. Signal K stands out for its focus on data standardization and integration, facilitating the use of modern web technologies in marine applications.
This table is based on general features and may not reflect every nuance or specific model variation. For exact details, consulting the latest product documentation or manufacturer websites would be advisable.
| Garmin GPSMAP | Raymarine Axiom | B&G Zeus3 | Simrad NSS Evo3 | Navionics | OpenCPN | Signal K | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chart Plotting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Proprietary Charts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Open Source Charts | ✓ | ||||||
| Route Planning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Waypoint Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| AIS Integration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weather Data Integration (GRIB) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| NMEA 0183 Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NMEA 2000 Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Radar Integration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Sonar Integration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Mobile App Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| User Generated Content | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Plugin Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Data Format Standardization | ✓ | ||||||
| Cross-Platform Compatibility (Windows/Linux/Mac) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Data Sharing | ✓ | ||||||
| Open Data Format (JSON) | ✓ | ||||||
| Crowdsourced Depth Data | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Offline Navigation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free to Use | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Commercial Chart Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |