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DUATS vs IBS iCargo

DUATS logo

DUATS

Aviation

FAA Direct User Access Terminal System for flight briefings

From
$9.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IBS iCargo logo

IBS iCargo

Aviation

Comprehensive air cargo management system

From
$100000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DUATS service has been discontinued as of May 2018; IBS iCargo no pricing published on vendor website; potential customers must contact sales for quotes
  • They diverge on capability: DUATS covers Flight briefings, IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DUATS and IBS iCargo actually diverge.

Attributes where DUATS and IBS iCargo differ
AttributeDUATSIBS iCargo
Starting price$9.95/month$100000/year
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded19901997

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

  • Flight briefings
  • Weather data
  • Flight planning
  • Flight filing
  • NOTAMs
  • FAA systems
  • 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

  • Data encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DUATS

  • Flight briefingnot IBS iCargo
  • Flight planningnot IBS iCargo
  • Flight filingnot IBS iCargo
  • Weather briefingnot IBS iCargo

IBS iCargo

  • Cargo operationsnot DUATS
  • Revenue optimizationnot DUATS
  • Customs clearancenot DUATS
  • Partner managementnot DUATS
  • Fleet utilizationnot DUATS

Where each one falls short

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

DUATS

  • Service has been discontinued as of May 2018
  • No longer available for flight planning or briefing

IBS iCargo

  • No pricing published on vendor website; potential customers must contact sales for quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

DUATS

$9.95/month
  • Basic$9.95/month
    • Flight briefings
    • Weather data
    • Flight planning
  • Premium$29.95/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced weather
    • Priority briefings

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 DUATS if

  • You need flight briefings.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want weather data.
DUATS 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 DUATS or IBS iCargo better?
Neither clearly leads. DUATS starts at $9.95/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, DUATS or IBS iCargo?
DUATS starts at $9.95/month and IBS iCargo at $100000/year.
Does DUATS or IBS iCargo run on more platforms?
DUATS runs on Web, Ios, Android. IBS iCargo runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is DUATS best used for?
DUATS is most often used for flight briefing, flight planning, flight filing, weather briefing. Of those, flight briefing and flight planning are not what IBS iCargo is typically brought in for.
What can DUATS do that IBS iCargo cannot?
DUATS covers Flight briefings, Weather data, Flight planning, Flight filing. IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking, Operations control, Revenue management, Customs handling. Both handle Data encryption, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DUATS: Is DUATS still available?

No. The FAA discontinued the Direct User Access Terminal Service (DUATS II) on May 16, 2018.

Source
IBS iCargo: How much does iCargo cost?

IBS Software does not publish pricing for iCargo on their website. The product uses a custom pricing model requiring direct contact with the sales team. Interested customers can submit inquiries through the company's contact form or reach out to their business team to request a pricing quote.

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DUATS: Did DUATS cost money?

No. DUATS was free to all registered U.S. pilots and student pilots holding a current medical certificate.

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DUATS: What replaced DUATS?

Pilots now access internet-based weather, aeronautical information, and flight plan filing through the FAA flight service website at no charge.

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