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CloudAhoy vs EFB Pro

CloudAhoy logo

CloudAhoy

Aviation & Aerospace

Flight tracking and analysis platform for general aviation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Aviation & Aerospace

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CloudAhoy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CloudAhoy pricing is not published; the Pro tier is named but not costed; EFB Pro aircraft type support is limited to a published list on CAVU's own site; adding a new aircraft type requires contacting CAVU directly rather than self-service configuration
  • They diverge on capability: CloudAhoy covers Flight tracking, EFB Pro covers Flight planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CloudAhoy and EFB Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where CloudAhoy and EFB Pro differ
AttributeCloudAhoyEFB Pro
Starting priceFree$149.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Windows
Founded20122010

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

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 CloudAhoy

  • Flight tracking
  • Flight replay
  • Performance analysis
  • Training reports
  • Data visualization
  • GPS devices
  • Aviation databases
  • Weather data

Only in EFB Pro

  • Flight planning
  • Weight and balance
  • Performance planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • In-flight management
  • FMS systems
  • Dispatch systems
  • Weather services

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

CloudAhoy

  • Post-flight debrief for flight students and instructorsnot EFB Pro
  • Reviewing stabilised approaches after the factnot EFB Pro
  • Checking IFR accuracy against the flown tracknot EFB Pro
  • Sharing a flight track with another pilotnot EFB Pro
  • Debriefing fixed-wing, rotorcraft and glider flightsnot EFB Pro

EFB Pro

  • Commercial operationsnot CloudAhoy
  • Crew trainingnot CloudAhoy
  • Flight performancenot CloudAhoy
  • Dispatch coordinationnot CloudAhoy

Where each one falls short

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

CloudAhoy

  • Pricing is not published; the Pro tier is named but not costed
  • Stability Score and Maneuver Score are Pro features
  • A post-flight debrief tool, so it analyses data recorded elsewhere rather than being an in-cockpit aid

EFB Pro

  • Aircraft type support is limited to a published list on CAVU's own site; adding a new aircraft type requires contacting CAVU directly rather than self-service configuration
  • Requires iOS 15.6 or later, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

CloudAhoy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic flight tracking
    • Flight replay
    • Limited storage
  • Pro$5.99/month
    • Advanced analysis
    • Performance metrics
    • Unlimited storage

EFB Pro

$149.99/month
  • Standard$149.99/month
    • Flight planning
    • Charts access
    • Weight and balance
  • Enterprise$299.99/month
    • All Standard features
    • Crew training
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose CloudAhoy if

  • You need flight tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want flight replay.
CloudAhoy review

Choose EFB Pro if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want weight and balance.
EFB Pro review

Questions people ask

Is CloudAhoy or EFB Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. CloudAhoy starts at Free and EFB Pro at $149.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CloudAhoy or EFB Pro?
CloudAhoy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CloudAhoy and $149.99/month for EFB Pro.
Does CloudAhoy or EFB Pro run on more platforms?
CloudAhoy runs on Web, Ios, Android. EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
Can I use CloudAhoy for free?
Yes. CloudAhoy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month.
What is CloudAhoy best used for?
CloudAhoy is most often used for post-flight debrief for flight students and instructors, reviewing stabilised approaches after the fact, checking ifr accuracy against the flown track, sharing a flight track with another pilot. Of those, post-flight debrief for flight students and instructors and reviewing stabilised approaches after the fact are not what EFB Pro is typically brought in for.
What can CloudAhoy do that EFB Pro cannot?
CloudAhoy covers Flight tracking, Flight replay, Performance analysis, Training reports. EFB Pro covers Flight planning, Weight and balance, Performance planning, Aeronautical charts. Both handle Data encryption, Ios support, Android support.
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