For aircraft partnerships and co-ownership groups, Pilot-Next is the clear choice — it's the only platform built specifically for shared aircraft ownership with per-pilot balance management, automated cost splitting, and a free tier that gets you started without a credit card.
For US-based flight schools that also run Part 61/141 training, FlightCircle or Flight Schedule Pro are better fits. For European clubs needing EASA compliance and pilot credential tracking, OpenFlyers is worth evaluating.
This comparison was written by the Pilot-Next team. We've represented competitor features based on public data, but always verify current pricing and features directly with each vendor.
| Feature | Pilot-Next ⭐ | FlightCircle | Coflyt | FlyClub | Holdshort | Pilot Partner | Flyout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | SOLO (free forever) | 60-day trial | (1 aircraft, 1 user) | 7-day trial | 60-day trial | 60-day trial | Free for members |
| Pricing model | Flat per company | Per aircraft (est.) | Per tier + per aircraft | Tiered by fleet size | Tiered by fleet size | Per aircraft/mo | Per aircraft |
| Starting price | €0 / €9/mo | ~$10/aircraft | $170/year | $8.99/mo | $10/mo | $14.95/mo | £5/mo basic |
| Aircraft booking | 2-click | top tier only | |||||
| Pilot balance management | invoicing only | ||||||
| Automated invoicing | top tier only | ||||||
| Maintenance tracking | included | ||||||
| FAA AD tracking | |||||||
| Calendar sync | Google/Outlook/Apple | Google/Apple | |||||
| Mobile-optimized | native app | native app | basic | ||||
| AI / MCP integration | built-in MCP server | ||||||
| Pilot credential tracking | |||||||
| Training (Part 61/141) | |||||||
| European-native (EUR/GDPR) | UK/GBP | ||||||
| Aircraft partnership model | built for co-owners | top tier only |
Pricing: Free – €45/mo (flat)
Best for: Aircraft partnerships, small flying clubs
Pilot-Next is the only flying club software built around the aircraft partnership and co-ownership model. Pilot balance management, automated invoicing, and a flat per-company pricing model mean costs never grow with your fleet.
Free SOLO tier — no credit card required
Flat pricing (not per-aircraft) — add aircraft without paying more
Automated invoicing and pilot balance management
Built-in AI integration via MCP — connect Claude, ChatGPT
Mobile-optimized, works on any device
European-native — EUR pricing, GDPR-friendly
No pilot license/medical validity tracking (yet)
No formal training module (Part 61/141)
No accounting software integration (QuickBooks etc.)
Pricing: ~$10/aircraft/month (est.)
Best for: Flight schools, flying clubs (US)
FlightCircle combines scheduling, billing, training records, and maintenance in one platform. A strong choice for US-based clubs that also run Part 61 or 141 training programs, with payment processing built in.
Part 61/141 training compliance built in
Apple Pay, ACH, and card payment processing
Google Calendar / iCal sync
Automated billing and recurring charges
60-day free trial
Primarily US-focused — no EUR pricing
Pricing not publicly listed
Overkill for simple partnerships without training programs
No AI or MCP integration
Pricing: Free – $430/year
Best for: Individual owners, co-owners (US)
Coflyt is built primarily for US-based individual aircraft owners who need strong FAA compliance tools — airworthiness directive tracking, FAA-compliant digital logbooks, and Foreflight integration. Scheduling and financial tools are available, but only on the most expensive tier.
FAA Airworthiness Directive import (direct from FAA)
FAA-compliant digital logbooks
Foreflight automatic flight import
Native iOS and Android apps
A&P / mechanic collaboration built in
Free tier available
Scheduling and invoicing locked to top tier ($430/year)
No automated settlement or pilot balance management
US-focused — USD pricing only, no GDPR support
No calendar sync (Google/Outlook/Apple)
No AI or MCP integration
Pricing: $8.99/mo (Lite), $24.99/mo (Plus), $79.99/mo (Advanced)
Best for: Aircraft partnerships, small clubs
FlyClub is a modern app that covers scheduling, maintenance, and training. While it has native apps, its pricing scales as your fleet grows, making Pilot-Next a better flat-rate option for larger clubs.
Native iOS and Android apps
Maintenance & document tracking
Training module included
Pricing scales with fleet size
No explicit pilot balance management
US-centric pricing (USD)
Pricing: $10/mo (Shared Plane), $30/mo (Club), $55/mo (School)
Best for: Clubs and flight schools
Holdshort offers tiered aircraft scheduling and FAA credential enforcement. However, it lacks a modern mobile experience and built-in pilot balance management.
Affordable entry point ($10/mo)
FAA certificate enforcement
Unlimited users per plan
Dated user interface
No native mobile applications
No pilot balance system
Pricing: $14.95/mo (1 aircraft) + $12.95/mo each additional
Best for: Flying clubs and schools
Pilot Partner combines an electronic logbook with fleet management. While it has strong invoicing features, its per-aircraft pricing can quickly become expensive for larger clubs.
Automated invoicing
Integrated pilot logbook
Free 60-day trial
Pricing scales directly with fleet size
Interface is somewhat dated
No flat-rate pricing
Pricing: Per-aircraft subscription (Contact for pricing)
Best for: UK aircraft syndicates
Flyout is focused on UK pilots and group aircraft management. It offers unlimited members per subscribed aircraft but lacks advanced invoicing and scheduling features.
Unlimited members per aircraft
Tailored for UK syndicates
Simple flight logging
Limited feature set
UK-focused
No advanced API or AI integrations
This comparison focuses on the needs of aircraft partnerships, co-ownership groups, and small flying clubs — typically 1–10 aircraft, 2–50 pilots, with a need for simple scheduling, cost sharing, and basic maintenance tracking.
We evaluated each platform based on: publicly available pricing, feature lists from official websites, user reviews, and hands-on testing. Pilot-Next is our own product — we've disclosed this throughout the page and represented competitors fairly.
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