Software · head to head
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro vs CloudAhoy
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
Software
Professional electronic flight bag for airlines
- From
- $500/year
- Rated
- -
CloudAhoy
Software
Flight tracking and analysis platform for general aviation
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only CloudAhoy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro pricing is by quote only, with no rate, minimum or named cost driver published; the page offers only Contact Sales or a live demo request; CloudAhoy pricing is not published; the Pro tier is named but not costed
- They diverge on capability: Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro covers Digital charts, CloudAhoy covers Flight tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro and CloudAhoy actually diverge.
| Attribute | Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro | CloudAhoy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $500/year | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Ios, Windows | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1934 | 2012 |
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 Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
- Digital charts
- Flight planning
- Performance data
- Document management
- Weather integration
- Jeppesen services
- Boeing services
- Airline systems
Only in CloudAhoy
- Flight tracking
- Flight replay
- Performance analysis
- Training reports
- Data visualization
- GPS devices
- Aviation databases
- Weather data
Both cover
- Data encryption
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
- Running a certified electronic flight bag on airline flight decksnot CloudAhoy
- Displaying Jeppesen terminal charts and airport moving maps in flightnot CloudAhoy
- Replacing paper chart revisions across an airline fleetnot CloudAhoy
CloudAhoy
- Post-flight debrief for flight students and instructorsnot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
- Reviewing stabilised approaches after the factnot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
- Checking IFR accuracy against the flown tracknot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
- Sharing a flight track with another pilotnot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
- Debriefing fixed-wing, rotorcraft and glider flightsnot Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
- Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, minimum or named cost driver published; the page offers only Contact Sales or a live demo request
- FliteDeck Pro is positioned for airline flight operations rather than individual pilots, with separate iOS and Windows versions documented apart
CloudAhoy
- Pricing is not published; the Pro tier is named but not costed
- Stability Score and Maneuver Score are Pro features
- A post-flight debrief tool, so it analyses data recorded elsewhere rather than being an in-cockpit aid
Pricing, plan by plan
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro
$500/year- FliteDeck Pro$500/year
- Digital charts
- Flight planning
- Weather overlay
- EnterpriseFree
- Fleet licensing
- Custom integration
- Admin portal
CloudAhoy
Free- FreeFree
- Basic flight tracking
- Flight replay
- Limited storage
- Pro$5.99/month
- Advanced analysis
- Performance metrics
- Unlimited storage
Which should you pick?
Choose Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro if
- You need digital charts.
- You work on Ios, Windows.
- You also want flight planning.
Choose CloudAhoy if
- You need flight tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want flight replay.
Questions people ask
- Is Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro or CloudAhoy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro starts at $500/year and CloudAhoy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro or CloudAhoy?
- CloudAhoy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/year for Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro and Free for CloudAhoy.
- Does Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro or CloudAhoy run on more platforms?
- Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro runs on Ios, Windows. CloudAhoy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use CloudAhoy for free?
- Yes. CloudAhoy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro starts at $500/year.
- What is Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro best used for?
- Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro is most often used for running a certified electronic flight bag on airline flight decks, displaying jeppesen terminal charts and airport moving maps in flight, replacing paper chart revisions across an airline fleet. Of those, running a certified electronic flight bag on airline flight decks and displaying jeppesen terminal charts and airport moving maps in flight are not what CloudAhoy is typically brought in for.
- What can Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro do that CloudAhoy cannot?
- Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro covers Digital charts, Flight planning, Performance data, Document management. CloudAhoy covers Flight tracking, Flight replay, Performance analysis, Training reports. Both handle Data encryption, Ios support.