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Safelog Pilot Logbook vs simBrief

Safelog Pilot Logbook logo

Safelog Pilot Logbook

Aviation

Cross-platform electronic pilot logbook

From
$59/year
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.
  • Each has a real cost: 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5 years and $349.99 for 10 years; simBrief the free version uses a navigation database the vendor describes as slightly outdated by default
  • They diverge on capability: Safelog Pilot Logbook 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 Safelog Pilot Logbook and simBrief actually diverge.

Attributes where Safelog Pilot Logbook and simBrief differ
AttributeSafelog Pilot LogbooksimBrief
Starting price$59/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Ios, Android, WebWeb
Founded19982009

Identical on both: 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 Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Flight logging
  • Currency tracking
  • Report generation
  • Cross-platform
  • Cloud sync
  • Schedule importers
  • FlightAware
  • CSV import

Only in simBrief

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

What people use each for

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

Safelog Pilot Logbook

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

simBrief

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

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

simBrief

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Safelog Pilot Logbook if

  • You need flight logging.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want currency tracking.
Safelog Pilot Logbook 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 Safelog Pilot Logbook or simBrief better?
Neither clearly leads. Safelog Pilot Logbook starts at $59/year and simBrief at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Safelog Pilot Logbook or simBrief?
simBrief has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $59/year for Safelog Pilot Logbook and Free for simBrief.
Does Safelog Pilot Logbook or simBrief run on more platforms?
Safelog Pilot Logbook runs on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web. simBrief runs on Web.
Can I use simBrief for free?
Yes. simBrief has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Safelog Pilot Logbook starts at $59/year.
What is Safelog Pilot Logbook best used for?
Safelog Pilot Logbook is most often used for keeping a pilot logbook synchronised across windows, mac, ios, android and web from one subscription, producing pdf logbook reports in faa, easa, uk cap 407 and transport canada formats, checking currency and flight time totals with built-in analyzers. Of those, keeping a pilot logbook synchronised across windows, mac, ios, android and web from one subscription and producing pdf logbook reports in faa, easa, uk cap 407 and transport canada formats are not what simBrief is typically brought in for.
What can Safelog Pilot Logbook do that simBrief cannot?
Safelog Pilot Logbook covers Flight logging, Currency tracking, Report generation, Cross-platform. simBrief covers Flight planning, Weather integration, NOTAM analysis, Fuel calculation.

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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