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EFB Pro vs SkyVector

EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Aviation

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SkyVector logo

SkyVector

Aviation

Free online flight planning and navigation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SkyVector 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; SkyVector contract fuel pricing data restricted behind authentication login
  • They diverge on capability: EFB Pro covers Weight and balance, SkyVector covers Weather integration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EFB Pro and SkyVector actually diverge.

Attributes where EFB Pro and SkyVector differ
AttributeEFB ProSkyVector
Starting price$149.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102006

Identical on both: 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 EFB Pro

  • Weight and balance
  • Performance planning
  • In-flight management
  • FMS systems
  • Dispatch systems
  • Weather services
  • Crew management
  • SOC 2 certified

Only in SkyVector

  • Weather integration
  • Navigation
  • Airport search
  • Weather API
  • Aviation databases
  • Chart systems
  • Secure connection
  • Flight sharing

Both cover

  • Flight planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • Data encryption
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

EFB Pro

  • Commercial operationsnot SkyVector
  • Crew trainingnot SkyVector
  • Flight performancenot SkyVector
  • Dispatch coordinationnot SkyVector

SkyVector

  • Flight planning and aeronautical chart access for pilotsnot EFB Pro
  • Real-time monitoring of drone operating areas via DROTAM alertsnot EFB Pro
  • Retail and contract aviation fuel pricing lookupnot EFB Pro
  • Advanced trading tools for power users and day tradersnot 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

SkyVector

  • Contract fuel pricing data restricted behind authentication login
  • Minimal disclosure of feature scope or capabilities on homepage
  • No published subscription costs or premium tier pricing details

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

SkyVector

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Aeronautical charts
    • Flight planning
    • Weather briefing

Which should you pick?

Choose EFB Pro if

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

Choose SkyVector if

  • You need weather integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want navigation.
SkyVector review

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SkyVector: Is SkyVector free to use?

SkyVector offers both free and paid tiers. Basic aeronautical charts and retail fuel prices are available free, while contract fuel pricing requires login or signup.

Source
SkyVector: What information does SkyVector provide about aviation fuel?

SkyVector provides access to retail fuel pricing for jet fuel and aviation gasoline, plus contract fuel prices for registered users.

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