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Boeing Aviator vs Safelog Pilot Logbook

Boeing Aviator logo

Boeing Aviator

Software

Boeing flight planning and pilot information system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Safelog Pilot Logbook logo

Safelog Pilot Logbook

Software

Cross-platform electronic pilot logbook

From
$59/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boeing Aviator jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales; Safelog Pilot Logbook full functionality requires a paid subscription sold in fixed multi-year blocks priced at $44.99 for 1 year, $139.99 for 3 years, $199.99 for 5 years and $349.99 for 10 years
  • They diverge on capability: Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, Safelog Pilot Logbook covers Flight logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boeing Aviator and Safelog Pilot Logbook actually diverge.

Attributes where Boeing Aviator and Safelog Pilot Logbook differ
AttributeBoeing AviatorSafelog Pilot Logbook
Starting priceFree$59/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWindows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web
Founded19161998

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

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 Boeing Aviator

  • Flight planning
  • Aircraft performance
  • Weather integration
  • Weight and balance
  • Route optimization
  • Boeing avionics
  • FMS systems
  • Weather services

Only in Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Flight logging
  • Currency tracking
  • Report generation
  • Cross-platform
  • Cloud sync
  • Schedule importers
  • FlightAware
  • CSV import

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Data sharing
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Boeing Aviator

  • Flight planningnot Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Pre-flight briefingnot Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Performance datanot Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Weather analysisnot Safelog Pilot Logbook

Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Keeping a pilot logbook synchronised across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and web from one subscriptionnot Boeing Aviator
  • Producing PDF logbook reports in FAA, EASA, UK CAP 407 and Transport Canada formatsnot Boeing Aviator
  • Checking currency and flight time totals with built-in analyzersnot Boeing Aviator

Where each one falls short

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

Boeing Aviator

  • Jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales

Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Full functionality requires a paid subscription sold in fixed multi-year blocks priced at $44.99 for 1 year, $139.99 for 3 years, $199.99 for 5 years and $349.99 for 10 years
  • The iOS app requires iOS 13.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Boeing Aviator

Free
  • Boeing AviatorFree
    • Flight planning
    • Aircraft data
    • Weather

Safelog Pilot Logbook

$59/year
  • Safelog$59/year
    • Cross-platform sync
    • Unlimited entries
    • Currency tracking
  • Safelog Pro$99/year
    • Everything in Safelog
    • Advanced reports
    • Schedule import

Which should you pick?

Choose Boeing Aviator if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want aircraft performance.
Boeing Aviator review

Choose Safelog Pilot Logbook if

  • You need flight logging.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want currency tracking.
Safelog Pilot Logbook review

Questions people ask

Is Boeing Aviator or Safelog Pilot Logbook better?
Neither clearly leads. Boeing Aviator starts at Free and Safelog Pilot Logbook at $59/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boeing Aviator or Safelog Pilot Logbook?
Boeing Aviator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Boeing Aviator and $59/year for Safelog Pilot Logbook.
Does Boeing Aviator or Safelog Pilot Logbook run on more platforms?
Boeing Aviator runs on Ios, Android, Web. Safelog Pilot Logbook runs on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Boeing Aviator for free?
Yes. Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Safelog Pilot Logbook starts at $59/year.
What is Boeing Aviator best used for?
Boeing Aviator is most often used for flight planning, pre-flight briefing, performance data, weather analysis. Of those, flight planning and pre-flight briefing are not what Safelog Pilot Logbook is typically brought in for.
What can Boeing Aviator do that Safelog Pilot Logbook cannot?
Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, Aircraft performance, Weather integration, Weight and balance. Safelog Pilot Logbook covers Flight logging, Currency tracking, Report generation, Cross-platform. Both handle Data encryption, Data sharing, Ios support, Android support.
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