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LogTen Pro vs Safelog Pilot Logbook

LogTen Pro logo

LogTen Pro

Aviation

Professional pilot logbook for iOS and Mac

From
$79.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Safelog Pilot Logbook logo

Safelog Pilot Logbook

Aviation

Cross-platform electronic pilot logbook

From
$59/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: LogTen Pro free use is capped at the first 50 hours of total flight time logged; Safelog Pilot Logbook full functionality requires a paid subscription sold in fixed multi-year blocks priced at $44.99 for 1 year, $139.99 for 3 years, $199.99 for 5 years and $349.99 for 10 years
  • They diverge on capability: LogTen Pro covers Digital logbook, Safelog Pilot Logbook covers Flight logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LogTen Pro and Safelog Pilot Logbook actually diverge.

Attributes where LogTen Pro and Safelog Pilot Logbook differ
AttributeLogTen ProSafelog Pilot Logbook
Starting price$79.99/year$59/year
PlatformsIos, MacosWindows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web
Founded20061998

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 LogTen Pro

  • Digital logbook
  • Flight import
  • ForeFlight
  • APDL
  • iCloud sync
  • Data backup
  • Encryption
  • Crew sharing

Only in Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Flight logging
  • Cross-platform
  • Schedule importers
  • Logbook Pro
  • Cloud backup
  • Data encryption
  • Data sharing
  • Export options

Both cover

  • Currency tracking
  • Report generation
  • Cloud sync
  • FlightAware
  • Airline schedules
  • CSV import
  • Privacy protection
  • Ios support
  • Macos support

What people use each for

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

LogTen Pro

  • Keeping an electronic pilot logbook that meets airline interview and currency requirementsnot Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Generating printable and exportable logbook reports for licence applicationsnot Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Logging flight time from an iPhone or Apple Watch immediately after a flightnot Safelog Pilot Logbook

Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Keeping a pilot logbook synchronised across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and web from one subscriptionnot LogTen Pro
  • Producing PDF logbook reports in FAA, EASA, UK CAP 407 and Transport Canada formatsnot LogTen Pro
  • Checking currency and flight time totals with built-in analyzersnot LogTen Pro

Where each one falls short

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

LogTen Pro

  • Free use is capped at the first 50 hours of total flight time logged
  • Mac access requires the Pro subscription rather than the Basic subscription
  • Basic costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year and Pro $129.99 per year, billed as in-app purchases
  • The app runs only on Apple platforms and requires iOS 15.0 or later, with no Android or Windows version

Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Full functionality requires a paid subscription sold in fixed multi-year blocks priced at $44.99 for 1 year, $139.99 for 3 years, $199.99 for 5 years and $349.99 for 10 years
  • The iOS app requires iOS 13.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

LogTen Pro

$79.99/year
  • Basic$79.99/year
    • Logging, analysis, tracking, and reporting
    • Automatic backup and cloud sync
    • Industry analytics and currency/duty/rest tracking
  • Pro$129.99/year
    • LogTen for Mac application
    • Schedule importing for 100+ airlines
    • Advanced smart filter groups

Safelog Pilot Logbook

$59/year
  • Safelog$59/year
    • Cross-platform sync
    • Unlimited entries
    • Currency tracking
  • Safelog Pro$99/year
    • Everything in Safelog
    • Advanced reports
    • Schedule import

Which should you pick?

Choose LogTen Pro if

  • You need digital logbook.
  • You work on Ios, Macos.
  • You also want flight import.
LogTen Pro review

Choose Safelog Pilot Logbook if

  • You need flight logging.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want cross-platform.
Safelog Pilot Logbook review

Questions people ask

Is LogTen Pro or Safelog Pilot Logbook better?
Neither clearly leads. LogTen Pro starts at $79.99/year and Safelog Pilot Logbook at $59/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LogTen Pro or Safelog Pilot Logbook?
LogTen Pro starts at $79.99/year and Safelog Pilot Logbook at $59/year.
Does LogTen Pro or Safelog Pilot Logbook run on more platforms?
LogTen Pro runs on Ios, Macos. Safelog Pilot Logbook runs on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web.
What is LogTen Pro best used for?
LogTen Pro is most often used for keeping an electronic pilot logbook that meets airline interview and currency requirements, generating printable and exportable logbook reports for licence applications, logging flight time from an iphone or apple watch immediately after a flight. Of those, keeping an electronic pilot logbook that meets airline interview and currency requirements and generating printable and exportable logbook reports for licence applications are not what Safelog Pilot Logbook is typically brought in for.
What can LogTen Pro do that Safelog Pilot Logbook cannot?
LogTen Pro covers Digital logbook, Flight import, ForeFlight, APDL. Safelog Pilot Logbook covers Flight logging, Cross-platform, Schedule importers, Logbook Pro. Both handle Currency tracking, Report generation, Cloud sync, FlightAware.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LogTen Pro: How much does LogTen Basic cost annually?

LogTen Basic is $79.99 per year, approximately $7 per month, with first 50 flight hours logged at no cost.

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LogTen Pro: What is included in LogTen Pro?

Pro plan at $129.99 per year adds LogTen for Mac application, schedule importing for 100+ airlines, advanced smart filters, batch editing, and additional flight data imports.

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LogTen Pro: Is there a free trial for new users?

Both plans include the first 50 hours of flight logging at no cost, which covers student pilot certification requirements.

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LogTen Pro: Does LogTen offer volume pricing?

Yes, volume pricing is available for groups exceeding 5 pilots.

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