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DUAT vs WingX Pro

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DUAT

Aviation

Flight briefing and weather information system

From
$9.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WingX Pro logo

WingX Pro

Aviation

Advanced flight planning app for Apple devices

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: DUAT covers Flight briefings, WingX Pro covers Aeronautical charts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DUAT and WingX Pro differ
AttributeDUATWingX Pro
Starting price$9.95/month$99.99/year
PlatformsWebIos, Macos
Founded19922008

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 WingX Pro

  • Aeronautical charts
  • Real-time weather
  • Weight and balance
  • Performance planning
  • Garmin avionics
  • ADS-B receivers
  • Apple devices
  • Secure sync

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

DUAT

  • Flight briefingnot WingX Pro
  • Weather briefing
  • Flight planningnot WingX Pro
  • Regulatory compliancenot WingX Pro

WingX Pro

  • Pre-flight planningnot DUAT
  • In-flight navigationnot DUAT
  • Weather briefing
  • Performance calculationsnot DUAT

Both are used for weather briefing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

WingX Pro

Nothing recorded yet. See the WingX Pro review.

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

WingX Pro

$99.99/year
  • Basic$99.99/year
    • VFR charts
    • Weather data
    • Flight planning
  • Pro$199.99/year
    • IFR charts
    • Performance planning
    • Weight and balance

Which should you pick?

Choose DUAT if

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

Choose WingX Pro if

  • You need aeronautical charts.
  • You work on Ios, Macos.
  • You also want real-time weather.
WingX Pro review

Questions people ask

Is DUAT or WingX Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. DUAT starts at $9.95/month and WingX Pro at $99.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DUAT or WingX Pro?
DUAT starts at $9.95/month and WingX Pro at $99.99/year.
Does DUAT or WingX Pro run on more platforms?
DUAT runs on Web. WingX Pro runs on Ios, Macos.
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 flight planning are not what WingX Pro is typically brought in for.
What can DUAT do that WingX Pro cannot?
DUAT covers Flight briefings, Weather data, NOTAM information, Briefing tools. WingX Pro covers Aeronautical charts, Real-time weather, Weight and balance, Performance planning. 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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