Software Comparison · Updated March 2026

Pilot-Next vs Coflyt

Coflyt is built for individual US-based aircraft owners with strong FAA compliance tools. Pilot-Next is built for flying clubs and partnerships that want automated invoicing and zero-admin booking. Here's the honest comparison.

TL;DR — Which Should You Choose?

Choose Pilot-Next if…

You manage a flying club, aircraft partnership, or co-ownership group and need flat pricing, per-pilot balance management, automated invoicing, and a booking experience that takes 2 clicks. Especially if you're based in Europe.

Choose Coflyt if…

You're a US-based individual aircraft owner or co-owner who needs strong FAA compliance features — airworthiness directive tracking, FAA-compliant digital logbooks, Foreflight integration, and A&P mechanic collaboration.


Pricing Comparison

As of March 2026. Always verify current pricing directly with each vendor.

Pilot-Next

SOLO

1 aircraft, 1 pilot

Free forever

BASIC

1 aircraft, 5 pilots — flat

€9/month

PRO

2 aircraft, 10 pilots — flat

€18/month

ULTRA

Unlimited aircraft & pilots

€45/month

Pricing in EUR. Booking and invoicing included from BASIC.
Coflyt

Free

1 aircraft, 1 user — limited features

$0

Premium Solo

1 aircraft, multiple users

$170/year

Premium Partnership

1 aircraft, unlimited users + scheduling + payments

$430/year

Pricing in USD. Extra aircraft cost $10/month each.

Key difference: On Coflyt, scheduling and financial tools only unlock at $430/year (Partnership tier). On Pilot-Next, booking coordination is included from €9/month and automated invoicing from the same tier — for up to 5 pilots.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeaturePilot-NextCoflyt
Free tier✅ SOLO — free forever✅ Free (1 aircraft, 1 user)
Starting paid price€9/month (flat)$170/year (~$14/mo)
Pricing modelFlat per companyPer tier, per aircraft (+$10/mo each extra)
Pricing transparency✅ publicly listed✅ publicly listed
Aircraft booking / scheduling✅ all paid tiers✅ Partnership tier only ($430/yr)
2-click quick booking
Pilot balance management✅ full credit/debit tracking
Automated invoicing✅ built-in PDF invoicing⚠️ Partnership tier only
Financial settlement✅ one-click settlement
Maintenance tracking✅ included
FAA Airworthiness Directives✅ direct FAA import
FAA-compliant digital logbook
Hobbs & Tacho time tracking
Squawk / defect tracking
Foreflight integration✅ automatic import
Calendar sync (Google/Outlook/Apple)
A&P / mechanic collaboration
Native iOS & Android app❌ (mobile web)
Mobile-optimized web app
AI / MCP integration✅ built-in MCP server
API access✅ PRO+
European-native (EUR)❌ USD only
GDPR compliant⚠️ US-hosted
Aircraft co-ownership / club model✅ built for groups⚠️ Partnership tier only

Key Differences Explained

Scheduling & Group Booking

Winner: Pilot-Next

On Coflyt, scheduling is locked behind the Premium Partnership plan at $430/year. On Pilot-Next, booking coordination is included in all paid tiers from €9/month. Pilot-Next's 2-click booking flow is also purpose-built for groups — pilots can see real-time availability and book without any back-and-forth.

Financial Management & Settlement

Winner: Pilot-Next

Pilot-Next's standout feature is automated financial management: pilots maintain a running balance, flights generate invoices automatically, and settlement happens in seconds. There's no spreadsheet needed. Coflyt supports payments on the Partnership tier, but doesn't offer a per-pilot pre-payment/balance system or one-click settlement. For clubs where tracking who owes what is a recurring headache, Pilot-Next eliminates this entirely.

FAA Compliance & Maintenance

Winner: Coflyt

Coflyt has a clear edge for US-based owners: it imports Airworthiness Directives directly from the FAA database, produces FAA-compliant digital logbooks, and supports mechanic collaboration via A&P access. Pilot-Next offers maintenance tracking and deadline alerts, but has no FAA-specific compliance tools. If you need FAA AD tracking, Coflyt is the right choice.

Foreflight Integration

Winner: Coflyt

Coflyt integrates with Foreflight for automatic flight import — a major time-saver for US pilots who already use Foreflight for flight planning. Pilot-Next does not currently offer a Foreflight integration. Instead, it syncs bookings to Google, Outlook, and Apple Calendar and offers an AI assistant integration via MCP.

Calendar & AI Integration

Winner: Pilot-Next

Pilot-Next syncs bookings with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar so pilots always see club bookings in their personal calendar. It's also the first flying club software with a built-in MCP server — AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT can book aircraft, check availability, and query balances through natural language. Coflyt has no calendar sync and no AI integration.

Native Mobile App

Winner: Coflyt

Coflyt has native iOS and Android apps available on the App Store and Google Play. Pilot-Next is a mobile-optimized web app — it works well on any device and can be added to the home screen, but there is no native app download. For pilots who prefer a dedicated app experience, Coflyt has the edge.

European Support & Pricing

Winner: Pilot-Next

Pilot-Next is European-native with EUR pricing and GDPR-friendly infrastructure. It's used by flying clubs across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland. Coflyt is US-focused with USD-only pricing and no GDPR-specific features. For European clubs, Pilot-Next is the natural choice.

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