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Amadeus Altea vs simBrief

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Amadeus Altea

Aviation

Complete airline passenger service and reservation system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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simBrief

Aviation

Free online flight planning for flight simulators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only simBrief has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amadeus Altea pricing is not published and is negotiated with airlines; simBrief the free version uses a navigation database the vendor describes as slightly outdated by default
  • They diverge on capability: Amadeus Altea covers Reservation management, simBrief covers Flight planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amadeus Altea and simBrief actually diverge.

Attributes where Amadeus Altea and simBrief differ
AttributeAmadeus AlteasimBrief
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19872009

Identical on both: 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 Amadeus Altea

  • Reservation management
  • Inventory control
  • Departure control
  • Revenue management
  • Customer profiles
  • GDS systems
  • Payment gateways
  • Loyalty programs

Only in simBrief

  • Flight planning
  • Weather integration
  • NOTAM analysis
  • Fuel calculation
  • Briefing generation
  • Real weather
  • NOTAM data
  • Aircraft database

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Amadeus Altea

  • Passenger service system covering reservations, inventory and departure controlnot simBrief
  • Airline distribution and retailingnot simBrief
  • Check-in and boarding operationsnot simBrief
  • Fare and ancillary merchandising for full-service carriersnot simBrief

simBrief

  • Generating realistic flight plans and briefing packs for flight simulationnot Amadeus Altea
  • Calculating fuel, routing and weight and balance for simulated flightsnot Amadeus Altea

Where each one falls short

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

Amadeus Altea

  • Pricing is not published and is negotiated with airlines
  • Altea is aimed at full-service carriers; low-cost and hybrid airlines are pointed at Navitaire New Skies instead
  • Amadeus is steering new work toward Nevio, its cloud-native retailing suite, so Altea sits alongside a newer platform

simBrief

  • The free version uses a navigation database the vendor describes as slightly outdated by default
  • Current navigation data updated every 28 days requires a separate Navigraph subscription
  • Jeppesen IFR and VFR charts require the higher Navigraph Unlimited subscription
  • Neither subscription price is stated on the SimBrief site, since both are sold by Navigraph

Pricing, plan by plan

Amadeus Altea

On request
  • Altea PSSFree
    • Per-passenger pricing
    • Full PSS functionality
    • Global distribution

simBrief

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Flight planning
    • Weather analysis
    • Fuel planning

Which should you pick?

Choose Amadeus Altea if

  • You need reservation management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory control.
Amadeus Altea review

Choose simBrief if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want weather integration.
simBrief review

Questions people ask

Is Amadeus Altea or simBrief better?
Neither clearly leads. Amadeus Altea starts at On request and simBrief at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amadeus Altea or simBrief?
simBrief has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Amadeus Altea and Free for simBrief.
Does Amadeus Altea or simBrief run on more platforms?
Amadeus Altea runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. simBrief runs on Web.
Can I use simBrief for free?
Yes. simBrief has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Amadeus Altea starts at On request.
What is Amadeus Altea best used for?
Amadeus Altea is most often used for passenger service system covering reservations, inventory and departure control, airline distribution and retailing, check-in and boarding operations, fare and ancillary merchandising for full-service carriers. Of those, passenger service system covering reservations, inventory and departure control and airline distribution and retailing are not what simBrief is typically brought in for.
What can Amadeus Altea do that simBrief cannot?
Amadeus Altea covers Reservation management, Inventory control, Departure control, Revenue management. simBrief covers Flight planning, Weather integration, NOTAM analysis, Fuel calculation. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amadeus Altea: Why is pricing not published for Amadeus Altea?

Amadeus Altea is an enterprise-grade passenger service system designed for airlines. Pricing is customized based on each airline's specific requirements, scale, and implementation needs rather than published publicly.

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simBrief: Is SimBrief free to use?

Yes, SimBrief is free to use. It is a free flight planning service provided by Navigraph for Flight Simulation enthusiasts. Creating a Navigraph account is free, quick, and easy.

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Amadeus Altea: How do I get pricing for Amadeus Altea?

Interested airlines must contact Amadeus sales directly to discuss their specific requirements and receive a customized quote for the Amadeus Altea system.

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simBrief: What does SimBrief provide for flight planning?

SimBrief is a web-based dispatching system that generates in-depth flight plan packages featuring detailed fuel planning, weather forecasts, current NOTAMs, ETOPS calculations, and much more in seconds.

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Amadeus Altea: What solutions does Amadeus offer for airlines besides Altea?

Amadeus offers multiple airline solutions including Amadeus Nevio (an AI-native retailing suite) and Navitaire New Skies (designed for low-cost carriers), in addition to Altea PSS for passenger service.

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simBrief: Can I upgrade SimBrief for better features?

SimBrief is free by default and uses a slightly outdated navigation database. You can purchase a Navigraph subscription after registering to access the latest navigation database and additional features.

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simBrief: How do I access SimBrief?

To access SimBrief, you need to sign in using a Navigraph account. You can create a free Navigraph account from the SimBrief website.

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