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IBS iCargo vs Jeppesen

IBS iCargo logo

IBS iCargo

Aviation

Comprehensive air cargo management system

From
$100000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jeppesen logo

Jeppesen

Aviation

Comprehensive aviation flight information services

From
$99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IBS iCargo no pricing published on vendor website; potential customers must contact sales for quotes; Jeppesen no pricing information on main website; customers directed to external shop platform for pricing and purchasing
  • They diverge on capability: IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking, Jeppesen covers Aeronautical charts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where IBS iCargo and Jeppesen differ
AttributeIBS iCargoJeppesen
Starting price$100000/year$99/year
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
Founded19971934

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 IBS iCargo

  • Cargo booking
  • Operations control
  • Revenue management
  • Customs handling
  • ULD management
  • Customs authorities
  • Ground handlers
  • Freight forwarders

Only in Jeppesen

  • Aeronautical charts
  • Flight planning
  • Airport data
  • Weather integration
  • Performance data
  • Flight systems
  • EFB solutions
  • Weather services

Both cover

  • Airline systems
  • Data encryption
  • Web support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

IBS iCargo

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

Jeppesen

  • Subscribing to worldwide instrument approach charts and airport diagramsnot IBS iCargo
  • Airline flight planning and dispatchnot IBS iCargo
  • Crew pairing, rostering and tracking optimisationnot IBS iCargo
  • Supplying navigation database updates to avionicsnot IBS iCargo

Where each one falls short

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

IBS iCargo

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

Jeppesen

  • No pricing information on main website; customers directed to external shop platform for pricing and purchasing
  • Customers must use shop.jeppesen.com or contact sales to view pricing details

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

Jeppesen

$99/year
  • Individual Subscription$99/year
    • Digital charts
    • Airport information
    • Flight planning
  • Airline SubscriptionFree
    • Fleet data
    • Performance
    • Charts

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 Jeppesen if

  • You need aeronautical charts.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want flight planning.
Jeppesen review

Questions people ask

Is IBS iCargo or Jeppesen better?
Neither clearly leads. IBS iCargo starts at $100000/year and Jeppesen at $99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IBS iCargo or Jeppesen?
IBS iCargo starts at $100000/year and Jeppesen at $99/year.
Does IBS iCargo or Jeppesen run on more platforms?
IBS iCargo runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Jeppesen runs on Web, 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 Jeppesen is typically brought in for.
What can IBS iCargo do that Jeppesen cannot?
IBS iCargo covers Cargo booking, Operations control, Revenue management, Customs handling. Jeppesen covers Aeronautical charts, Flight planning, Airport data, Weather integration. Both handle Airline systems, Data encryption, Web support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Jeppesen: How much do Jeppesen products cost?

Jeppesen does not publish pricing on its main website. The company directs customers to shop.jeppesen.com for service renewals, invoices, and purchasing information. Customers can manage accounts and access pricing through the Jeppesen customer portal or by contacting their sales team directly.

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