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EFB Pro vs IBS iCargo

EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Aviation & Aerospace

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IBS iCargo logo

IBS iCargo

Aviation & Aerospace

Comprehensive air cargo management system

From
$100000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; IBS iCargo iBS iCargo publishes no pricing for either of its two delivery models (SaaS or a traditional on-premise license with customer hosting); both require contacting IBS Software's sales team directly.
  • They diverge on capability: EFB Pro covers Flight planning, IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EFB Pro and IBS iCargo actually diverge.

Attributes where EFB Pro and IBS iCargo differ
AttributeEFB ProIBS iCargo
Starting price$149.99/month$100000/year
PlatformsIos, Android, WindowsWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20101997

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

  • Flight planning
  • Weight and balance
  • Performance planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • In-flight management
  • FMS systems
  • Dispatch systems
  • Weather services

Only in IBS iCargo

  • Cargo booking
  • Operations control
  • Revenue management
  • Customs handling
  • ULD management
  • Airline systems
  • Customs authorities
  • Ground handlers

Both cover

  • SOC 2 certified
  • Data encryption
  • Role-based access
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

EFB Pro

  • Commercial operationsnot IBS iCargo
  • Crew trainingnot IBS iCargo
  • Flight performancenot IBS iCargo
  • Dispatch coordinationnot IBS iCargo

IBS iCargo

  • Cargo operationsnot EFB Pro
  • Revenue optimizationnot EFB Pro
  • Customs clearancenot EFB Pro
  • Partner managementnot EFB Pro
  • Fleet utilizationnot 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

IBS iCargo

  • IBS iCargo publishes no pricing for either of its two delivery models (SaaS or a traditional on-premise license with customer hosting); both require contacting IBS Software's sales team directly.

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

IBS iCargo

$100000/year
  • iCargo$100000/year
    • Cargo reservations
    • Operations management
    • Revenue accounting
  • Enterprise$200000/year
    • Everything included
    • Multi-station
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose EFB Pro if

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

Choose IBS iCargo if

  • You need cargo booking.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want operations control.
IBS iCargo review

Questions people ask

Is EFB Pro or IBS iCargo better?
Neither clearly leads. EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month and IBS iCargo at $100000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EFB Pro or IBS iCargo?
EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month and IBS iCargo at $100000/year.
Does EFB Pro or IBS iCargo run on more platforms?
EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows. IBS iCargo runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
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 IBS iCargo is typically brought in for.
What can EFB Pro do that IBS iCargo cannot?
EFB Pro covers Flight planning, Weight and balance, Performance planning, Aeronautical charts. IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking, Operations control, Revenue management, Customs handling. Both handle SOC 2 certified, Data encryption, Role-based access, Windows support.
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