Softwr

Software · head to head

IBS iCargo vs EFB Pro

IBS iCargo logo

IBS iCargo

Software

Comprehensive air cargo management system

From
$100000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Software

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; 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
  • They diverge on capability: IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking, EFB Pro covers Flight planning.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where IBS iCargo and EFB Pro differ
AttributeIBS iCargoEFB Pro
Starting price$100000/year$149.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Windows
Founded19972010

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

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

Only in EFB Pro

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

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.

IBS iCargo

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

EFB Pro

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

IBS iCargo

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

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

Which should you pick?

Choose IBS iCargo if

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

Choose EFB Pro if

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

Questions people ask

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

Related pages

More on IBS iCargo

More on EFB Pro

Keep looking

Other head to heads