The short answer
Choose SeeYou if you want one subscription covering a desktop program, a cloud app and an in-flight navigation app, especially if you also fly sailplanes. Choose XCviewer if you fly paragliders and want a free start, 3D replay with paragliding-specific analysis, video export and paragliding weather.
Choose SeeYou if…
- You want an in-flight navigation app (SeeYou Navigator) together with your analysis tool.
- You fly sailplanes or competitions and use TopMeteo or SkySight forecasts.
- You prefer a desktop program that also works offline (SeeYou for Windows).
Choose XCviewer if…
- You want to start for free, without a trial period.
- You want paragliding-first tools: KK7 thermals, climb and glide analysis, FAI triangles and XContest-style scoring.
- You want cinematic 3D videos of your flights.
- You want weather, webcams and a flyability score for your flying sites.
Feature by feature
| Feature | XCviewer | SeeYou |
|---|---|---|
| Works in the browser | YesWeb app, also on phones and tablets | YesSeeYou Cloud, plus Windows and mobile apps |
| 3D replay of IGC files | YesFree | Paid plan |
| Flight analysis (graphs, climbs, glides) | YesGraphs on the free plan; KK7 thermals and advanced colors in Pro | Paid planDetailed statistics, comparison with other pilots |
| Several flights replayed together | Paid planUp to 10 flights in sync | Paid plan |
| Video export | Paid planAutomatic camera styles and a video Studio | Not listed |
| Flight logbook | Partly2 saved flights free, unlimited in Pro | Paid plan |
| XC route planner | Paid planFAI triangles, XContest-style scoring, wind-aware glide | Paid planTask planning, designed for gliding |
| Airspace | Paid planAirspace map and 3D route analysis | Paid planIncluding warnings in SeeYou Navigator |
| Paragliding weather | YesForecast free; flyability score, wind layers, stations and webcams in Pro | PartlyTopMeteo and SkySight integrations (separate subscriptions) |
| Live tracking | Not listed | PartlyLive OGN traffic in SeeYou Navigator |
| Price | Free plan, Pro subscription (monthly or yearly) | Subscription about €49/year excl. VAT, free trial |
“Paid plan” means the feature needs a subscription. “Not listed” means we could not find the feature on the tool’s website.
Information checked on October 7, 2026 from each tool’s public website. Features and prices change: if something is out of date, write to us and we will correct it.
SkyViz, flyXC, SeeYou, Google Earth, Ayvri, Doarama, XContest, XCTrack and the other names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. XCviewer is not affiliated with them.
XCviewer in action
Real screens from XCviewer. Each one links to a step-by-step tutorial.
Dashboard with altitude, speed, climb rate and glide ratio charts linked to the 3D view
See the tutorial
Track colored by climb rate to spot the best thermals and the cores you missed
See the tutorial
FAI triangle planner with turnpoint cylinders, leg distances and an automatic validity check
See the tutorial
Try XCviewer with your own flight
- 1
Export the IGC file from SeeYou Navigator, your instrument or XContest.
- 2
Create a free XCviewer account and drop the file into the upload area.
- 3
Open the flight in 3D and compare it with your SeeYou statistics.
Frequently asked questions
How much does SeeYou cost?
When we checked, the SeeYou subscription cost about €49 per year excluding VAT and covered SeeYou for PC, SeeYou Cloud and SeeYou Navigator, with a free trial. XCviewer has a free plan and a Pro subscription.
Can XCviewer record my flight?
No. XCviewer is not a flight instrument. Record your flight with XCTrack, SeeYou Navigator or your vario, then open the IGC file in XCviewer.
Can I use SeeYou and XCviewer together?
Yes. SeeYou Navigator records standard IGC files, which you can open in XCviewer for 3D replay, analysis or video.