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FltPlan Go vs IBS iCargo

FltPlan Go logo

FltPlan Go

Software

Integrated flight planning and filing platform

From
Free
Rated
-
IBS iCargo logo

IBS iCargo

Software

Comprehensive air cargo management system

From
$100000/year
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only FltPlan Go has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; 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: FltPlan Go covers Flight planning, IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FltPlan Go and IBS iCargo actually diverge.

Attributes where FltPlan Go and IBS iCargo differ
AttributeFltPlan GoIBS iCargo
Starting priceFree$100000/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20021997

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 FltPlan Go

  • Flight planning
  • Route optimization
  • Flight filing
  • Weight and balance
  • ATC systems
  • Flight tracking
  • Weather services
  • Chart databases

Only in IBS iCargo

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

Both cover

  • Real-time tracking
  • Data encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

FltPlan Go

  • Flight planningnot IBS iCargo
  • Flight filingnot IBS iCargo
  • Flight trackingnot IBS iCargo
  • Operations managementnot IBS iCargo

IBS iCargo

  • Cargo operationsnot FltPlan Go
  • Revenue optimizationnot FltPlan Go
  • Customs clearancenot FltPlan Go
  • Partner managementnot FltPlan Go
  • Fleet utilizationnot 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

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

FltPlan Go

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

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 FltPlan Go if

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

Choose IBS iCargo if

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

Questions people ask

Is FltPlan Go or IBS iCargo better?
Neither clearly leads. FltPlan Go starts at Free and IBS iCargo at $100000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FltPlan Go or IBS iCargo?
FltPlan Go has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FltPlan Go and $100000/year for IBS iCargo.
Does FltPlan Go or IBS iCargo run on more platforms?
FltPlan Go runs on Web, Ios, Android. IBS iCargo runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use FltPlan Go for free?
Yes. FltPlan Go has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IBS iCargo starts at $100000/year.
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 IBS iCargo is typically brought in for.
What can FltPlan Go do that IBS iCargo cannot?
FltPlan Go covers Flight planning, Route optimization, Flight filing, Weight and balance. IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking, Operations control, Revenue management, Customs handling. Both handle Real-time tracking, Data encryption, Web support.

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