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NavLog vs simBrief

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NavLog

Aviation

Advanced flight navigation and logging system

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
simBrief logo

simBrief

Aviation

Free online flight planning for flight simulators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only simBrief has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: NavLog covers Flight logging, simBrief covers Flight planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NavLog and simBrief actually diverge.

Attributes where NavLog and simBrief differ
AttributeNavLogsimBrief
Starting price$29.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, WindowsWeb

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation), founded (2009).

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 NavLog

  • Flight logging
  • Navigation tracking
  • Performance analysis
  • Data storage
  • Report generation
  • GPS devices
  • Avionics systems
  • Cloud storage

Only in simBrief

  • Flight planning
  • Weather integration
  • NOTAM analysis
  • Fuel calculation
  • Briefing generation
  • Real weather
  • NOTAM data
  • Aircraft database

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

NavLog

  • Flight trainingnot simBrief
  • Flight loggingnot simBrief
  • Performance trackingnot simBrief
  • Regulatory compliancenot simBrief

simBrief

  • Generating realistic flight plans and briefing packs for flight simulationnot NavLog
  • Calculating fuel, routing and weight and balance for simulated flightsnot NavLog

Where each one falls short

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

NavLog

Nothing recorded yet. See the NavLog review.

simBrief

  • The free version uses a navigation database the vendor describes as slightly outdated by default
  • Current navigation data updated every 28 days requires a separate Navigraph subscription
  • Jeppesen IFR and VFR charts require the higher Navigraph Unlimited subscription
  • Neither subscription price is stated on the SimBrief site, since both are sold by Navigraph

Pricing, plan by plan

NavLog

$29.99/month
  • Basic$29.99/month
    • Flight logging
    • Basic navigation
    • Data storage
  • Professional$79.99/month
    • Advanced navigation
    • Detailed analytics
    • Training reports

simBrief

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Flight planning
    • Weather analysis
    • Fuel planning

Which should you pick?

Choose NavLog if

  • You need flight logging.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want navigation tracking.
NavLog review

Choose simBrief if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want weather integration.
simBrief review

Questions people ask

Is NavLog or simBrief better?
Neither clearly leads. NavLog starts at $29.99/month and simBrief at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NavLog or simBrief?
simBrief has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.99/month for NavLog and Free for simBrief.
Does NavLog or simBrief run on more platforms?
NavLog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows. simBrief runs on Web.
Can I use simBrief for free?
Yes. simBrief has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. NavLog starts at $29.99/month.
What is NavLog best used for?
NavLog is most often used for flight training, flight logging, performance tracking, regulatory compliance. Of those, flight training and flight logging are not what simBrief is typically brought in for.
What can NavLog do that simBrief cannot?
NavLog covers Flight logging, Navigation tracking, Performance analysis, Data storage. simBrief covers Flight planning, Weather integration, NOTAM analysis, Fuel calculation. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

simBrief: Is SimBrief free to use?

Yes, SimBrief is free to use. It is a free flight planning service provided by Navigraph for Flight Simulation enthusiasts. Creating a Navigraph account is free, quick, and easy.

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simBrief: What does SimBrief provide for flight planning?

SimBrief is a web-based dispatching system that generates in-depth flight plan packages featuring detailed fuel planning, weather forecasts, current NOTAMs, ETOPS calculations, and much more in seconds.

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simBrief: Can I upgrade SimBrief for better features?

SimBrief is free by default and uses a slightly outdated navigation database. You can purchase a Navigraph subscription after registering to access the latest navigation database and additional features.

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simBrief: How do I access SimBrief?

To access SimBrief, you need to sign in using a Navigraph account. You can create a free Navigraph account from the SimBrief website.

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