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AMOS vs simBrief

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AMOS

Aviation

Aviation maintenance and engineering management software

From
$50000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
simBrief logo

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: 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live demo through a contact form; simBrief the free version uses a navigation database the vendor describes as slightly outdated by default
  • They diverge on capability: AMOS covers Maintenance planning, simBrief covers Flight planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AMOS and simBrief actually diverge.

Attributes where AMOS and simBrief differ
AttributeAMOSsimBrief
Starting price$50000/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded19972009

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 AMOS

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

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.

AMOS

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

simBrief

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

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

simBrief

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

Which should you pick?

Choose AMOS if

  • You need maintenance planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want work order management.
AMOS 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 AMOS or simBrief better?
Neither clearly leads. AMOS starts at $50000/year and simBrief at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AMOS or simBrief?
simBrief has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $50000/year for AMOS and Free for simBrief.
Does AMOS or simBrief run on more platforms?
AMOS 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. AMOS starts at $50000/year.
What is AMOS best used for?
AMOS is most often used for running aircraft maintenance, engineering and logistics for an airline in one system, mro providers managing maintenance execution across mixed fleets, configuring maintenance programmes for different operators, fleets and business models. Of those, running aircraft maintenance, engineering and logistics for an airline in one system and mro providers managing maintenance execution across mixed fleets are not what simBrief is typically brought in for.
What can AMOS do that simBrief cannot?
AMOS covers Maintenance planning, Work order management, Inventory management, Airworthiness tracking. simBrief covers Flight planning, Weather integration, NOTAM analysis, Fuel calculation. Both handle Web 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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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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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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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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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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