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AGI STK vs AMOS

AGI STK logo

AGI STK

Aviation

Systems Tool Kit for space and aerospace analysis

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AMOS logo

AMOS

Aviation

Aviation maintenance and engineering management software

From
$50000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AGI STK has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AGI STK sTK is sold as a ladder of separate licences, STK Pro, STK Premium Air, STK Premium Space and STK Enterprise, so mission areas are gated behind different products; AMOS pricing is by quote only, with no rate, minimum or named cost driver published; the routes to a price are ordering a brochure or booking a live demo through a contact form
  • They diverge on capability: AGI STK covers Orbit analysis, AMOS covers Maintenance planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AGI STK and AMOS actually diverge.

Attributes where AGI STK and AMOS differ
AttributeAGI STKAMOS
Starting priceFree$50000/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded19891997

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AGI STK

  • Orbit analysis
  • 4D visualization
  • Mission planning
  • Communication analysis
  • Conjunction assessment
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • C++/.NET API

Only in AMOS

  • Maintenance planning
  • Work order management
  • Inventory management
  • Airworthiness tracking
  • Technical records
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Flight operations systems

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Audit trails
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AGI STK

  • Modelling satellite orbits, coverage and conjunction risknot AMOS
  • Mission analysis and visualization for air, space and defence systemsnot AMOS

AMOS

  • Running aircraft maintenance, engineering and logistics for an airline in one systemnot AGI STK
  • MRO providers managing maintenance execution across mixed fleetsnot AGI STK
  • Configuring maintenance programmes for different operators, fleets and business modelsnot AGI STK

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AGI STK

  • STK is sold as a ladder of separate licences, STK Pro, STK Premium Air, STK Premium Space and STK Enterprise, so mission areas are gated behind different products
  • Further capability is sold as separate add-on toolkits including TETK, the RF Channel Modeler and the STK Missile Toolkit
  • Distributing an application built on STK Engine to end users requires each of them to hold an Ansys STK Engine Runtime License
  • Free access is limited to students at accredited institutions and to time-limited trials
  • No price, minimum or cost driver is published for any STK tier

AMOS

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, minimum or named cost driver published; the routes to a price are ordering a brochure or booking a live demo through a contact form
  • Hosting is a separately named service, AMOScloud Hosting, rather than a standard part of the licence

Pricing, plan by plan

AGI STK

Free
  • STK FreeFree
    • Basic analysis
    • 2D/3D visualization
    • Orbit analysis
  • STK Professional$15000/year
    • Advanced analysis
    • Premium modules
    • API access
  • STK Enterprise$50000/year
    • All modules
    • Multi-user
    • Custom solutions

AMOS

$50000/year
  • AMOS Standard$50000/year
    • Maintenance planning
    • Work order management
    • Materials management
  • AMOS Enterprise$100000/year
    • Multi-base operations
    • Advanced analytics
    • API integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose AGI STK if

  • You need orbit analysis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want 4d visualization.
AGI STK review

Choose AMOS if

  • You need maintenance planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want work order management.
AMOS review

Questions people ask

Is AGI STK or AMOS better?
Neither clearly leads. AGI STK starts at Free and AMOS at $50000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AGI STK or AMOS?
AGI STK has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AGI STK and $50000/year for AMOS.
Does AGI STK or AMOS run on more platforms?
AGI STK runs on Windows, Linux. AMOS runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use AGI STK for free?
Yes. AGI STK has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AMOS starts at $50000/year.
What is AGI STK best used for?
AGI STK is most often used for modelling satellite orbits, coverage and conjunction risk, mission analysis and visualization for air, space and defence systems. Of those, modelling satellite orbits, coverage and conjunction risk and mission analysis and visualization for air, space and defence systems are not what AMOS is typically brought in for.
What can AGI STK do that AMOS cannot?
AGI STK covers Orbit analysis, 4D visualization, Mission planning, Communication analysis. AMOS covers Maintenance planning, Work order management, Inventory management, Airworthiness tracking. Both handle Data encryption, Audit trails, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AMOS: Does Swissair Solutions publish AMOS pricing online?

No, AMOS pricing is not disclosed on the website. The site focuses on product features and benefits for aircraft maintenance management.

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AMOS: How do I get pricing information for AMOS?

To obtain pricing, interested parties can order an AMOS brochure or request a live demo through the contact options on the website.

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