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FltPlan Go vs AGI STK

FltPlan Go logo

FltPlan Go

Software

Integrated flight planning and filing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AGI STK logo

AGI STK

Software

Systems Tool Kit for space and aerospace analysis

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FltPlan Go fltPlan Go is described by the vendor as a free app, with no in app pricing tiers published on the marketing site; AGI STK sTK is sold as a ladder of separate licences, STK Pro, STK Premium Air, STK Premium Space and STK Enterprise, so mission areas are gated behind different products
  • They diverge on capability: FltPlan Go covers Flight planning, AGI STK covers Orbit analysis.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FltPlan Go and AGI STK actually diverge.

Attributes where FltPlan Go and AGI STK differ
AttributeFltPlan GoAGI STK
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Linux
Founded20021989

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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 FltPlan Go

  • Flight planning
  • Route optimization
  • Flight filing
  • Real-time tracking
  • Weight and balance
  • ATC systems
  • Flight tracking
  • Weather services

Only in AGI STK

  • Orbit analysis
  • 4D visualization
  • Mission planning
  • Communication analysis
  • Conjunction assessment
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • C++/.NET API

Both cover

  • Data encryption

What people use each for

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

FltPlan Go

  • Flight planningnot AGI STK
  • Flight filingnot AGI STK
  • Flight trackingnot AGI STK
  • Operations managementnot AGI STK

AGI STK

  • Modelling satellite orbits, coverage and conjunction risknot FltPlan Go
  • Mission analysis and visualization for air, space and defence systemsnot FltPlan Go

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

FltPlan Go

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

AGI STK

  • STK is sold as a ladder of separate licences, STK Pro, STK Premium Air, STK Premium Space and STK Enterprise, so mission areas are gated behind different products
  • Further capability is sold as separate add-on toolkits including TETK, the RF Channel Modeler and the STK Missile Toolkit
  • Distributing an application built on STK Engine to end users requires each of them to hold an Ansys STK Engine Runtime License
  • Free access is limited to students at accredited institutions and to time-limited trials
  • No price, minimum or cost driver is published for any STK tier

Pricing, plan by plan

FltPlan Go

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

AGI STK

Free
  • STK FreeFree
    • Basic analysis
    • 2D/3D visualization
    • Orbit analysis
  • STK Professional$15000/year
    • Advanced analysis
    • Premium modules
    • API access
  • STK Enterprise$50000/year
    • All modules
    • Multi-user
    • Custom solutions

Which should you pick?

Choose FltPlan Go if

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

Choose AGI STK if

  • You need orbit analysis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want 4d visualization.
AGI STK review

Questions people ask

Is FltPlan Go or AGI STK better?
Neither clearly leads. FltPlan Go starts at Free and AGI STK at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FltPlan Go or AGI STK?
FltPlan Go starts at Free and AGI STK at Free.
Does FltPlan Go or AGI STK run on more platforms?
FltPlan Go runs on Web, Ios, Android. AGI STK runs on Windows, Linux.
Can I use FltPlan Go for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FltPlan Go best used for?
FltPlan Go is most often used for flight planning, flight filing, flight tracking, operations management. Of those, flight planning and flight filing are not what AGI STK is typically brought in for.
What can FltPlan Go do that AGI STK cannot?
FltPlan Go covers Flight planning, Route optimization, Flight filing, Real-time tracking. AGI STK covers Orbit analysis, 4D visualization, Mission planning, Communication analysis. Both handle Data encryption.
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