See which seats are actually open
SeatMaps shows the layout. SeatMap Pro shows open and taken seats on your flight, live from the airline, so you know what you can still pick.
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SeatMap vs SeatMapsA SeatMaps alternative that shows open seats.
SeatMaps is a good free reference for cabin specs and reviews, but it doesn't show which seats are still open on your flight or tell you when one opens. SeatMap is a SeatMaps alternative that does both: live open and taken seats with Pro, and Seat Watch alerts when a seat you want frees up.
SeatMap vs SeatMaps
Both are free to search by flight number or route. SeatMaps has more airlines, reviews and photos. SeatMap adds seat scores, live open seats and a best-seat pick with Pro, Seat Watch and route alerts, and iPhone and Android apps.
Finding your seat map
| SeatMap | SeatMaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Still online | Yes: Yes | Yes: Yes; it says seat maps are published weekly |
| Look up a flight by | Yes: Flight number or route, on any date | Yes: Flight number or route and date, or browse by airline or aircraft |
| Seats drawn to scale | Yes: Every seat drawn to scale | Not stated |
| Free without an account | Yes: Search any flight and see its seat map without signing in | Yes: Yes, no sign-up to view seat maps |
- Still online
- SeatMapYes: YesSeatMapsYes: Yes; it says seat maps are published weekly
- Look up a flight by
- SeatMapYes: Flight number or route, on any dateSeatMapsYes: Flight number or route and date, or browse by airline or aircraft
- Seats drawn to scale
- SeatMapYes: Every seat drawn to scaleSeatMapsNot stated
- Free without an account
- SeatMapYes: Search any flight and see its seat map without signing inSeatMapsYes: Yes, no sign-up to view seat maps
Live seats and alerts
| SeatMap | SeatMaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Open and taken seats on your flight | Yes: Open and taken seats, live from the airline, with Pro | No: Not for travelers; live availability is sold to businesses through its API |
| Best open seat picked for you | Yes: The best open seat picked for you, with Pro | No: No; seats are colour-coded by comfort |
| Watch a seat until it opensSeat Watch: pick seats on your flight and get alerted the moment one of them opens. | Yes: Seat Watch in the SeatMap app: 1 free, 5 with Pro | No: No |
| Route alerts when seats openGet alerted when seats open on flights along a route, not just one flight. | Yes: Route alerts in the SeatMap app: 1 free, 5 with Pro | No: None found |
- Open and taken seats on your flight
- SeatMapYes: Open and taken seats, live from the airline, with ProSeatMapsNo: Not for travelers; live availability is sold to businesses through its API
- Best open seat picked for you
- SeatMapYes: The best open seat picked for you, with ProSeatMapsNo: No; seats are colour-coded by comfort
- Watch a seat until it opens
- SeatMapYes: Seat Watch in the SeatMap app: 1 free, 5 with ProSeatMapsNo: No
- Route alerts when seats open
- SeatMapYes: Route alerts in the SeatMap app: 1 free, 5 with ProSeatMapsNo: None found
Choosing a seat
| SeatMap | SeatMaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat ratingsA score or colour for each seat, so the good and bad ones stand out. | Yes: Every seat scored out of 10 for legroom, width, recline and where it sits | Yes: Seats marked more comfort, mixed features or reduced comfort |
| Legroom, width and recline | Yes: The airline's published legroom, width and recline for each cabin | Yes: Pitch, width and recline for each cabin |
| Two flights side by side | Yes: Two flights' cabins side by side, seat scores and legroom included | Yes: Compare mode for flights on a route |
- Seat ratings
- SeatMapYes: Every seat scored out of 10 for legroom, width, recline and where it sitsSeatMapsYes: Seats marked more comfort, mixed features or reduced comfort
- Legroom, width and recline
- SeatMapYes: The airline's published legroom, width and recline for each cabinSeatMapsYes: Pitch, width and recline for each cabin
- Two flights side by side
- SeatMapYes: Two flights' cabins side by side, seat scores and legroom includedSeatMapsYes: Compare mode for flights on a route
Price and apps
| SeatMap | SeatMaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; Pro is $19.99 a month or $99.99 a year | Free, with ads |
| Where it works | Yes: Web, iPhone and Android | Web only; no app found |
- Price
- SeatMapFree; Pro is $19.99 a month or $99.99 a yearSeatMapsFree, with ads
- Where it works
- SeatMapYes: Web, iPhone and AndroidSeatMapsWeb only; no app found
SeatMaps details come from SeatMaps FAQ, SeatMaps for business and a SeatMaps aircraft page. Plans and features change, so check their site before you pay for anything.
See it on your own flight
Search a flight number or route to see its seat map, free and without an account. With Pro, see which seats are open right now.
Why flyers pick SeatMap over SeatMaps
Live seats Seat Watch Hear when your seat opens
Found the seat you want but it's taken? Seat Watch alerts you the moment it opens. One is free in the SeatMap app; Pro gives you five.
Get the appSeat scores Every seat scored out of 10
SeatMap rates each seat for legroom, width, recline and where it sits, so choosing between two good seats isn't a guess.
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When SeatMaps is the better pick
SeatMap isn't the answer to every seat question. Use SeatMaps if one of these is what you need.
Passenger reviews and photos
Ratings and reviews from passengers, linked blogger and video reviews, cabin photos and 360° views on many aircraft.
Wide airline coverage
It says it covers 750 to 800+ airlines, depending on the page you read.
Many languages
The site is available in more than 20 languages.
Flying often?
Pro goes further.
See which seats are open right now, get the best one picked for you, and hear the moment a better one frees up.
Why look for a SeatMaps alternative?
SeatMaps tells you what a cabin looks like. It doesn't tell you what's left on your flight: its map key shows blocked and occupied seats as a fixed seat type, and live availability is a product it sells to businesses through its API.
If you're choosing a seat after you book, that's the part that matters. A great seat on the map is no use if someone already has it.
SeatMap starts from your flight number and date, draws the cabin to scale and scores every seat. With Pro it shows which seats are still open and picks the best of them.
Frequently asked questions
Is SeatMaps free?
Yes. SeatMaps is free for travelers and shows ads; businesses pay for its seat map API. SeatMap is free to search too, and Pro, at $19.99 a month or $99.99 a year, adds live open seats and a best-seat pick.
Does SeatMaps show live seat availability?
Not to travelers. Its maps show the layout, and live availability is offered to businesses through its API. SeatMap Pro shows open and taken seats on your flight, live from the airline.
Does SeatMaps have seat alerts?
We found none for travelers. SeatMap's Seat Watch alerts you when a seat you picked opens, and route alerts cover a whole route: one of each free in the SeatMap app, five with Pro.
Which has more airlines, SeatMaps or SeatMap?
SeatMaps says it covers 750 to 800+ airlines, depending on the page. SeatMap looks up seat maps by flight number and date, and its airline pages list each airline's aircraft and layouts.
Can I compare two flights?
Both can. SeatMaps has a compare mode for flights on a route. SeatMap puts any two flights' cabins side by side, with seat scores, legroom, width and recline.
Does SeatMaps have an app?
We found no SeatMaps app. SeatMap works on the web and has iPhone and Android apps.
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