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DUAT vs Jeppesen

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DUAT

Aviation

Flight briefing and weather information system

From
$9.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jeppesen logo

Jeppesen

Aviation

Comprehensive aviation flight information services

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DUAT no native mobile applications; web-only access; Jeppesen no pricing information on main website; customers directed to external shop platform for pricing and purchasing
  • They diverge on capability: DUAT covers Flight briefings, Jeppesen covers Aeronautical charts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DUAT and Jeppesen actually diverge.

Attributes where DUAT and Jeppesen differ
AttributeDUATJeppesen
Starting price$9.95/month$99/year
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
Founded19921934

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 Jeppesen

  • Aeronautical charts
  • Airport data
  • Weather integration
  • Performance data
  • Flight systems
  • EFB solutions
  • Airline systems
  • Compliance

Both cover

  • Flight planning
  • Weather services
  • Secure access
  • Data encryption
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

DUAT

  • Flight briefingnot Jeppesen
  • Weather briefingnot Jeppesen
  • Flight planningnot Jeppesen
  • Regulatory compliancenot Jeppesen

Jeppesen

  • Subscribing to worldwide instrument approach charts and airport diagramsnot DUAT
  • Airline flight planning and dispatchnot DUAT
  • Crew pairing, rostering and tracking optimisationnot DUAT
  • Supplying navigation database updates to avionicsnot 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

Jeppesen

  • No pricing information on main website; customers directed to external shop platform for pricing and purchasing
  • Customers must use shop.jeppesen.com or contact sales to view pricing details

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

Jeppesen

$99/year
  • Individual Subscription$99/year
    • Digital charts
    • Airport information
    • Flight planning
  • Airline SubscriptionFree
    • Fleet data
    • Performance
    • Charts

Which should you pick?

Choose DUAT if

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

Choose Jeppesen if

  • You need aeronautical charts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want airport data.
Jeppesen review

Questions people ask

Is DUAT or Jeppesen better?
Neither clearly leads. DUAT starts at $9.95/month and Jeppesen at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DUAT or Jeppesen?
DUAT starts at $9.95/month and Jeppesen at $99/year.
Does DUAT or Jeppesen run on more platforms?
DUAT runs on Web. Jeppesen runs on Web, 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 Jeppesen is typically brought in for.
What can DUAT do that Jeppesen cannot?
DUAT covers Flight briefings, Weather data, NOTAM information, Briefing tools. Jeppesen covers Aeronautical charts, Airport data, Weather integration, Performance data. Both handle Flight planning, Weather services, Secure access, Data encryption.

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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Jeppesen: How much do Jeppesen products cost?

Jeppesen does not publish pricing on its main website. The company directs customers to shop.jeppesen.com for service renewals, invoices, and purchasing information. Customers can manage accounts and access pricing through the Jeppesen customer portal or by contacting their sales team directly.

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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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