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DUAT vs EFB Pro

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DUAT

Aviation

Flight briefing and weather information system

From
$9.95/month
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Aviation

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DUAT no native mobile applications; web-only access; 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: DUAT covers Flight briefings, EFB Pro covers Weight and balance.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DUAT and EFB Pro differ
AttributeDUATEFB Pro
Starting price$9.95/month$149.99/month
PlatformsWebIos, Android, Windows
Founded19922010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 DUAT

  • Flight briefings
  • Weather data
  • NOTAM information
  • Briefing tools
  • FAA systems
  • ATC databases
  • Chart systems
  • FAA approved

Only in EFB Pro

  • Weight and balance
  • Performance planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • In-flight management
  • FMS systems
  • Dispatch systems
  • Crew management
  • SOC 2 certified

Both cover

  • Flight planning
  • Weather services
  • Data encryption
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

DUAT

  • Flight briefingnot EFB Pro
  • Weather briefingnot EFB Pro
  • Flight planningnot EFB Pro
  • Regulatory compliancenot EFB Pro

EFB Pro

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

Where each one falls short

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

DUAT

  • No native mobile applications; web-only access
  • Modern pilots prefer integrated EFB solutions with moving map displays

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

DUAT

$9.95/month
  • Standard$9.95/month
    • Flight briefings
    • Weather data
    • NOTAM information
  • Professional$24.95/month
    • All Standard features
    • Advanced weather
    • Unlimited briefings

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 DUAT if

  • You need flight briefings.
  • You also want weather data.
DUAT review

Choose EFB Pro if

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

Questions people ask

Is DUAT or EFB Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. DUAT starts at $9.95/month 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, DUAT or EFB Pro?
DUAT starts at $9.95/month and EFB Pro at $149.99/month.
Does DUAT or EFB Pro run on more platforms?
DUAT runs on Web. EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
What is DUAT best used for?
DUAT is most often used for flight briefing, weather briefing, flight planning, regulatory compliance. Of those, flight briefing and weather briefing are not what EFB Pro is typically brought in for.
What can DUAT do that EFB Pro cannot?
DUAT covers Flight briefings, Weather data, NOTAM information, Briefing tools. EFB Pro covers Weight and balance, Performance planning, Aeronautical charts, In-flight management. Both handle Flight planning, Weather services, Data encryption, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DUAT: What services does DUAT provide?

DUAT provides weather briefings, NOTAM information, and flight plan filing through an online system accessible to registered pilots. Pilots can check weather, review alerts, and file flight plans within a 15-minute transaction window.

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DUAT: Who can use DUAT?

DUAT services are available to registered U.S. pilots and student pilots who hold a current medical certificate, as well as flight instructors, ground instructors, and other members of the aviation community.

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DUAT: How has DUAT changed over time?

DUAT has evolved as a service. The FAA discontinued DUATS (the competing service) on May 16, 2018, and most pilots have transitioned to modern electronic flight bag applications. DUAT.com, operated by Data Transformation Corp., continues to provide flight briefing services.

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DUAT: Is DUAT free to use?

Historically, DUAT was free to qualified U.S. pilots and student pilots holding a current medical certificate. Current pricing for DUAT.com services should be verified directly with the provider.

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DUAT: What are the recommended alternatives to DUAT?

The FAA recommends 1800wxbrief.com for free weather and aeronautical information, flight plan filing, and automated services. Modern pilots increasingly use electronic flight bag applications like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot which integrate weather, charts, and flight planning.

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DUAT: Does DUAT offer mobile app access?

DUAT is primarily web-based without native mobile applications. Modern electronic flight bag alternatives like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot offer full-featured mobile apps for on-the-go flight planning.

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