gpredict

The premium Open Source alternative to Orbitron

🎯 Best for:Radio hobbyists needing precise pass predictions and automated antenna tracking.
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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
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GPL-2.0
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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Team Size10 Users
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