Compare CPAP Analysis Tools
Choosing the right CPAP analysis tool depends on what you need: detailed waveform inspection, automated flow limitation scoring, mobile convenience, or privacy-first analysis. Here is how the main options compare.
The Tools
OSCAR
The veteran desktop tool for waveform inspection
- Interactive breath-by-breath waveform zoom
- Supports ResMed, Philips, F&P, and more
- Years of historical data in one view
- Massive community knowledge base
SleepHQ
Cloud-based analysis with mobile convenience
- Mobile app with push notifications
- Auto-sync from some devices
- Cloud-based -- access from anywhere
- Multi-device support
myAir
ResMed's official companion app
- Automatic data sync from ResMed machines
- Simple, accessible interface
- Coaching tips for new users
- Free with your ResMed device
AirwayLab
Research-grade flow limitation analysis in your browser
- Four independent flow limitation engines
- Effort-pattern analysis and Glasgow Index
- Browser-only -- data never leaves your device
- Open source (GPL-3.0)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | OSCAR | SleepHQ | myAir | AirwayLab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow limitation scoring | -- | -- | -- | 4 engines |
| Effort-pattern analysis | -- | -- | -- | Yes |
| Glasgow Index | -- | -- | -- | Yes |
| AI-powered insights | -- | -- | -- | opt-in |
| Interactive waveform zoom | Yes | basic | -- | Viewer |
| Multi-device support | Yes | Yes | ResMed only | ResMed only |
| Oximetry analysis | basic | basic | -- | 17 metrics |
| Runs in browser | -- | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | -- | Yes | Yes | -- |
| Data stays on your device | Yes | -- | -- | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | -- | -- | Yes |
| Cost | Free | $15/mo | Free | Free core |
Newer Tools Worth Knowing
Two newer tools have recently entered the space. Both are solid options for the audiences they target; here is where they sit and how AirwayLab differs.
SomniCharts vs AirwayLab
Cloud platform with AI-written night summaries
- AI-generated narrative summaries of each night
- Supports ResMed, Philips, Löwenstein, BMC, and Hoffrichter
- Subscription from $10.99/month after a 7-day trial (card required)
- Cloud-based: your data is uploaded to their servers
AirwayLab analyses in your browser, so data never leaves your device by default, publishes its engine code as open source, and keeps the four flow limitation engines free without a card.
CPAP Analysis vs AirwayLab
Free iPhone app that reads your SD card on-device
- Free iOS app, no account needed
- Reads ResMed SD cards via a Lightning or USB-C adapter
- Processing stays on the phone with private iCloud sync
- iOS only, closed source, event-level metrics (AHI, leaks, timeline)
AirwayLab runs in any browser on any platform (including Android and desktop), is open source, and scores breath-shape flow limitation rather than event counts alone.
Detailed Comparisons
Try AirwayLab Free
Upload your ResMed SD card and get flow limitation analysis in minutes. Four research-grade engines, composite metrics, progressive effort-pattern analysis, and trend tracking. No installation, no account required, 100% private.
Medical Disclaimer
AirwayLab is not a medical device and is not FDA-cleared or CE-marked. It is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The analysis results should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare providers regarding your sleep therapy and any changes to PAP settings.