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Boeing Aviator vs simBrief

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Boeing Aviator

Aviation

Boeing flight planning and pilot information system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
simBrief logo

simBrief

Aviation

Free online flight planning for flight simulators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Boeing Aviator no published pricing; requires contacting sales for quotes; simBrief the free version uses a navigation database the vendor describes as slightly outdated by default
  • They diverge on capability: Boeing Aviator covers Aircraft performance, simBrief covers NOTAM analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boeing Aviator and simBrief actually diverge.

Attributes where Boeing Aviator and simBrief differ
AttributeBoeing AviatorsimBrief
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb
Founded19162009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Boeing Aviator

  • Aircraft performance
  • Weight and balance
  • Route optimization
  • Boeing avionics
  • FMS systems
  • Weather services
  • Maintenance systems
  • Boeing security

Only in simBrief

  • NOTAM analysis
  • Fuel calculation
  • Briefing generation
  • Real weather
  • NOTAM data
  • Aircraft database
  • Export formats
  • VA systems

Both cover

  • Flight planning
  • Weather integration
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Boeing Aviator

  • Flight planningnot simBrief
  • Pre-flight briefingnot simBrief
  • Performance datanot simBrief
  • Weather analysisnot simBrief

simBrief

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

Where each one falls short

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

Boeing Aviator

  • No published pricing; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • Pricing not disclosed on public product page

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

Boeing Aviator

Free
  • Boeing AviatorFree
    • Flight planning
    • Aircraft data
    • Weather

simBrief

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Boeing Aviator if

  • You need aircraft performance.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want weight and balance.
Boeing Aviator review

Choose simBrief if

  • You need notam analysis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want fuel calculation.
simBrief review

Questions people ask

Is Boeing Aviator or simBrief better?
Neither clearly leads. Boeing Aviator starts at Free and simBrief at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boeing Aviator or simBrief?
Boeing Aviator starts at Free and simBrief at Free.
Does Boeing Aviator or simBrief run on more platforms?
Boeing Aviator runs on Ios, Android, Web. simBrief runs on Web.
Can I use Boeing Aviator for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Boeing Aviator best used for?
Boeing Aviator is most often used for flight planning, pre-flight briefing, performance data, weather analysis. Of those, flight planning and pre-flight briefing are not what simBrief is typically brought in for.
What can Boeing Aviator do that simBrief cannot?
Boeing Aviator covers Aircraft performance, Weight and balance, Route optimization, Boeing avionics. simBrief covers NOTAM analysis, Fuel calculation, Briefing generation, Real weather. Both handle Flight planning, Weather integration, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Boeing Aviator: Does Jeppesen publish pricing for Aviator?

No, Jeppesen does not publish specific pricing for Aviator on their website and requires customers to contact sales for custom quotes.

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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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Boeing Aviator: What is Aviator pricing based on?

Aviator is offered as a configurable suite of EFB solutions, with pricing determined through direct sales consultation based on module selection and integration requirements.

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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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