gpredict
The premium Open Source alternative to Orbitron
🎯 Best for:Radio hobbyists needing precise pass predictions and automated antenna tracking.
What is gpredict?
A desktop alternative to Orbitron for real-time satellite tracking and radio pass prediction. Uses SGP4/SDP4 algorithms to calculate satellite positions and Doppler shifts for radio hardware control.
Tech Stack
CPhysics & Astronomy
Why gpredict?
- • Real-time Doppler correction
- • Multi-platform support
- • Antenna rotator integration
Limitations
- • Dated GTK interface
- • Manual TLE update configuration
- • Steep learning curve for radio setup
3/3/2026
Last Update
276
Forks
146
Issues
GPL-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Orbitron)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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