Software · head to head
SpaceX Starlink Aviation vs Boeing Aviator
SpaceX Starlink Aviation
Software
High-speed satellite internet for aircraft
- From
- $12500/month
- Rated
- -
Boeing Aviator
Software
Boeing flight planning and pilot information system
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: SpaceX Starlink Aviation covers High-speed internet, Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SpaceX Starlink Aviation and Boeing Aviator actually diverge.
| Attribute | SpaceX Starlink Aviation | Boeing Aviator |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $12500/month | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Hardware | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2002 | 1916 |
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 SpaceX Starlink Aviation
- High-speed internet
- Low latency
- Global coverage
- Streaming capable
- Multi-user support
- Aircraft systems
- IFE systems
- Cabin management
Only in Boeing Aviator
- Flight planning
- Aircraft performance
- Weather integration
- Weight and balance
- Route optimization
- Boeing avionics
- FMS systems
- Weather services
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SpaceX Starlink Aviation
- Passenger connectivitynot Boeing Aviator
- Crew operationsnot Boeing Aviator
- Real-time datanot Boeing Aviator
- Entertainmentnot Boeing Aviator
- Business operationsnot Boeing Aviator
Boeing Aviator
- Flight planningnot SpaceX Starlink Aviation
- Pre-flight briefingnot SpaceX Starlink Aviation
- Performance datanot SpaceX Starlink Aviation
- Weather analysisnot SpaceX Starlink Aviation
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SpaceX Starlink Aviation
Nothing recorded yet. See the SpaceX Starlink Aviation review.
Boeing Aviator
- Jeppesen names AVIATOR's configurable modules, Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog and Tools, and states pricing is available only via Contact sales
Pricing, plan by plan
SpaceX Starlink Aviation
$12500/month- Starlink Aviation$12500/month
- Up to 350 Mbps
- Global coverage
- Low latency
Boeing Aviator
Free- Boeing AviatorFree
- Flight planning
- Aircraft data
- Weather
Which should you pick?
Choose SpaceX Starlink Aviation if
- You need high-speed internet.
- You work on Hardware.
- You also want low latency.
Choose Boeing Aviator if
- You need flight planning.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want aircraft performance.
Questions people ask
- Is SpaceX Starlink Aviation or Boeing Aviator better?
- Neither clearly leads. SpaceX Starlink Aviation starts at $12500/month and Boeing Aviator at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SpaceX Starlink Aviation or Boeing Aviator?
- Boeing Aviator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $12500/month for SpaceX Starlink Aviation and Free for Boeing Aviator.
- Does SpaceX Starlink Aviation or Boeing Aviator run on more platforms?
- SpaceX Starlink Aviation runs on Hardware. Boeing Aviator runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Boeing Aviator for free?
- Yes. Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SpaceX Starlink Aviation starts at $12500/month.
- What is SpaceX Starlink Aviation best used for?
- SpaceX Starlink Aviation is most often used for passenger connectivity, crew operations, real-time data, entertainment. Of those, passenger connectivity and crew operations are not what Boeing Aviator is typically brought in for.
- What can SpaceX Starlink Aviation do that Boeing Aviator cannot?
- SpaceX Starlink Aviation covers High-speed internet, Low latency, Global coverage, Streaming capable. Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, Aircraft performance, Weather integration, Weight and balance.