Software · head to head
Collins Aerospace Systems vs Garmin Pilot
Collins Aerospace Systems
Software
Advanced aerospace technology and systems leader
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Garmin Pilot
Software
All-in-one flight planning and navigation app
- From
- $99/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Collins Aerospace Systems covers Flight control systems, Garmin Pilot covers Flight planning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Collins Aerospace Systems and Garmin Pilot actually diverge.
| Attribute | Collins Aerospace Systems | Garmin Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $99/year |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity | Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1919 | 1989 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Collins Aerospace Systems
- Flight control systems
- Avionics
- Cabin systems
- In-flight connectivity
- Maintenance support
- Aircraft OEMs
- Airlines
- MRO facilities
Only in Garmin Pilot
- Flight planning
- Aeronautical charts
- Weather overlays
- Panel sync
- Traffic display
- Garmin avionics
- GTN series
- G1000/G3000
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Collins Aerospace Systems
- Aircraft systemsnot Garmin Pilot
- Cabin connectivitynot Garmin Pilot
- Maintenance supportnot Garmin Pilot
- Aftermarket servicesnot Garmin Pilot
Garmin Pilot
- Flight planningnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Weather analysisnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- In-flight navigationnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Aircraft panel syncnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Chart viewingnot Collins Aerospace Systems
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Collins Aerospace Systems
Nothing recorded yet. See the Collins Aerospace Systems review.
Garmin Pilot
- Garmin Pilot's iPad app is offered on a 30-day free trial from initial download, after which the subscription plans described on Garmin's site apply
Pricing, plan by plan
Collins Aerospace Systems
On request- Aerospace SystemsFree
- Avionics
- Flight controls
- Cabin systems
Garmin Pilot
$99/year- Premium$99/year
- IFR/VFR charts
- Weather radar
- Flight planning
- Premium + Global$199/year
- Everything in Premium
- Worldwide charts
- International planning
Which should you pick?
Choose Collins Aerospace Systems if
- You need flight control systems.
- You work on Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity.
- You also want avionics.
Choose Garmin Pilot if
- You need flight planning.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want aeronautical charts.
Questions people ask
- Is Collins Aerospace Systems or Garmin Pilot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Collins Aerospace Systems starts at On request and Garmin Pilot at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Collins Aerospace Systems or Garmin Pilot?
- Collins Aerospace Systems starts at On request and Garmin Pilot at $99/year.
- Does Collins Aerospace Systems or Garmin Pilot run on more platforms?
- Collins Aerospace Systems runs on Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity. Garmin Pilot runs on Ios, Android.
- What is Collins Aerospace Systems best used for?
- Collins Aerospace Systems is most often used for aircraft systems, cabin connectivity, maintenance support, aftermarket services. Of those, aircraft systems and cabin connectivity are not what Garmin Pilot is typically brought in for.
- What can Collins Aerospace Systems do that Garmin Pilot cannot?
- Collins Aerospace Systems covers Flight control systems, Avionics, Cabin systems, In-flight connectivity. Garmin Pilot covers Flight planning, Aeronautical charts, Weather overlays, Panel sync.