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EFB Pro vs FltPlan Go

EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Software

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FltPlan Go logo

FltPlan Go

Software

Integrated flight planning and filing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FltPlan Go 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; FltPlan Go fltPlan Go is described by the vendor as a free app, with no in app pricing tiers published on the marketing site
  • They diverge on capability: EFB Pro covers Performance planning, FltPlan Go covers Route optimization.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EFB Pro and FltPlan Go actually diverge.

Attributes where EFB Pro and FltPlan Go differ
AttributeEFB ProFltPlan Go
Starting price$149.99/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 EFB Pro

  • Performance planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • In-flight management
  • FMS systems
  • Dispatch systems
  • Crew management
  • SOC 2 certified
  • Role-based access

Only in FltPlan Go

  • Route optimization
  • Flight filing
  • Real-time tracking
  • ATC systems
  • Flight tracking
  • Chart databases
  • Secure filing
  • Flight tracking

Both cover

  • Flight planning
  • Weight and balance
  • 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 FltPlan Go
  • Crew trainingnot FltPlan Go
  • Flight performancenot FltPlan Go
  • Dispatch coordinationnot FltPlan Go

FltPlan Go

  • Flight planningnot EFB Pro
  • Flight filingnot EFB Pro
  • Flight trackingnot EFB Pro
  • Operations managementnot 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

FltPlan Go

  • FltPlan Go is described by the vendor as a free app, with no in app pricing tiers published on the marketing site

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

FltPlan Go

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic flight planning
    • Route optimization
    • Limited filing
  • Premium$49.99/month
    • Advanced planning
    • Unlimited filing
    • Real-time tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose EFB Pro if

  • You need performance planning.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want aeronautical charts.
EFB Pro review

Choose FltPlan Go if

  • You need route optimization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want flight filing.
FltPlan Go review

Questions people ask

Is EFB Pro or FltPlan Go better?
Neither clearly leads. EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month and FltPlan Go at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EFB Pro or FltPlan Go?
FltPlan Go has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $149.99/month for EFB Pro and Free for FltPlan Go.
Does EFB Pro or FltPlan Go run on more platforms?
EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows. FltPlan Go runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use FltPlan Go for free?
Yes. FltPlan Go 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 FltPlan Go is typically brought in for.
What can EFB Pro do that FltPlan Go cannot?
EFB Pro covers Performance planning, Aeronautical charts, In-flight management, FMS systems. FltPlan Go covers Route optimization, Flight filing, Real-time tracking, ATC systems. Both handle Flight planning, Weight and balance, Weather services, Data encryption.
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