Aviation & Aerospace · head to head
EFB Pro vs Boeing Aviator
EFB Pro
Aviation & Aerospace
Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations
- From
- $149.99/month
- Rated
- -
Boeing Aviator
Aviation & Aerospace
Boeing flight planning and pilot information system
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Boeing Aviator jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales
- They diverge on capability: EFB Pro covers Performance planning, Boeing Aviator covers Aircraft performance.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which EFB Pro and Boeing Aviator actually diverge.
| Attribute | EFB Pro | Boeing Aviator |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $149.99/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Windows | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2010 | 1916 |
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 EFB Pro
- Performance planning
- Aeronautical charts
- In-flight management
- Dispatch systems
- Crew management
- SOC 2 certified
- Role-based access
- Dispatch integration
Only in Boeing Aviator
- Aircraft performance
- Weather integration
- Route optimization
- Boeing avionics
- Maintenance systems
- Boeing security
- Access controls
- Fleet deployment
Both cover
- Flight planning
- Weight and balance
- FMS systems
- Weather services
- Data encryption
- Crew coordination
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
EFB Pro
- Commercial operationsnot Boeing Aviator
- Crew trainingnot Boeing Aviator
- Flight performancenot Boeing Aviator
- Dispatch coordinationnot Boeing Aviator
Boeing Aviator
- Flight planningnot EFB Pro
- Pre-flight briefingnot EFB Pro
- Performance datanot EFB Pro
- Weather analysisnot EFB Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Boeing Aviator
- Jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Boeing Aviator
Free- Boeing AviatorFree
- Flight planning
- Aircraft data
- Weather
Which should you pick?
Choose EFB Pro if
- You need performance planning.
- You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
- You also want aeronautical charts.
Choose Boeing Aviator if
- You need aircraft performance.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want weather integration.
Questions people ask
- Is EFB Pro or Boeing Aviator better?
- Neither clearly leads. EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month and Boeing Aviator at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, EFB Pro or Boeing Aviator?
- Boeing Aviator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $149.99/month for EFB Pro and Free for Boeing Aviator.
- Does EFB Pro or Boeing Aviator run on more platforms?
- EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows. Boeing Aviator runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Boeing Aviator for free?
- Yes. Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month.
- What is EFB Pro best used for?
- EFB Pro is most often used for commercial operations, crew training, flight performance, dispatch coordination. Of those, commercial operations and crew training are not what Boeing Aviator is typically brought in for.
- What can EFB Pro do that Boeing Aviator cannot?
- EFB Pro covers Performance planning, Aeronautical charts, In-flight management, Dispatch systems. Boeing Aviator covers Aircraft performance, Weather integration, Route optimization, Boeing avionics. Both handle Flight planning, Weight and balance, FMS systems, Weather services.