You run an aircraft partnership or European flying club and need flat pricing, per-pilot balance management, automated PDF invoicing, and built-in AI integration.
You need native iOS / Android apps, a built-in training module, and detailed document tracking — and you're comfortable with USD pricing that tiers up as your fleet grows.
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SOLO
1 aircraft, 1 pilotFree forever
BASIC
Flat — any number of aircraft€9/month
PRO
Flat — any number of aircraft€18/month
ULTRA
Flat — any number of aircraft€45/month
Free Trial
No permanent free tier7 days
Starter
Tier scales by fleet sizefrom $8.99/mo
Three operating scenarios at the same exchange rate (1 USD ≈ 0.92 EUR). FlyClub tier prices are illustrative — confirm with the FlyClub site for your exact fleet size.
| Club profile | Pilot-Next | FlyClub (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 aircraft, 1 pilot | SOLO — €0/yr | Starter — ~$108/yr (~€100) |
| 1 aircraft, 5 pilots (partnership) | BASIC — €108/yr | Starter — ~$108/yr (~€100) |
| 4 aircraft, 12 pilots (mid-size club) | PRO — €216/yr | Higher tier — confirm on flyclub.app |
| 10 aircraft, 40 pilots (large club) | ULTRA — €540/yr | Top tier — confirm on flyclub.app |
| Feature | Pilot-Next | FlyClub |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | SOLO — free forever | 7-day trial |
| Starting paid price | €9/month (flat) | $8.99/mo |
| Pricing model | Flat per company | Tiered by fleet size |
| Pricing transparency | publicly listed | publicly listed |
| Aircraft booking | 2-click | |
| Pilot balance management | full credit/debit tracking | |
| Automated invoicing | built-in PDF invoicing | |
| Maintenance tracking | included | |
| Calendar sync | Google, Outlook, Apple | Google/Apple |
| Mobile-optimized | fully responsive PWA | native iOS + Android |
| Training module | included | |
| AI / MCP integration | built-in MCP server | |
| European-native (EUR) | USD only | |
| Aircraft co-ownership model | built for co-owners |
Pilot-Next charges a single flat fee per company regardless of fleet size — €9, €18, or €45 per month. FlyClub uses tiered pricing that scales as your fleet grows, starting at $8.99/month. At one aircraft the two are roughly comparable; once you add a second airframe Pilot-Next stays flat while FlyClub tiers up.
Pilot-Next maintains a running balance for every pilot and auto-generates a PDF invoice the moment a flight is settled. That removes most of the spreadsheet work that partnership treasurers used to do quarterly. FlyClub handles scheduling and document tracking well but does not include a per-pilot balance ledger or automatic invoicing — you'd still need an external accounting workflow.
FlyClub ships native iOS and Android applications, which feel snappier and integrate with native OS conventions (push notifications, biometric unlock). Pilot-Next is a progressive web app — installable to the home screen, fully offline-capable for read paths, and a single codebase across phone, tablet, and desktop. PWAs trade native polish for zero-install distribution and identical features on every device.
FlyClub includes a built-in training module covering instructor management, lesson tracking, and student records. This is useful for clubs that combine recreational flying with structured training. Pilot-Next does not currently include a training module — its focus is on partnership administration: booking, balances, settlement, and maintenance.
Pilot-Next is the only platform in this comparison with a built-in MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. Claude, ChatGPT, and other MCP-compatible AI assistants can book flights, check availability, query pilot balances, and run settlement through natural language. FlyClub has no AI integration — automation is limited to what the app's UI exposes.
Find the row that matches your operation.
| Your situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 2–10 pilots sharing one aircraft (co-ownership / partnership) | Pilot-Next | Built around pilot balances and shared cost-splitting. SOLO is free, BASIC is €9/mo flat. |
| European flying club billing in EUR | Pilot-Next | EUR-native pricing, EU hosting, GDPR-friendly. FlyClub is USD only. |
| Club that combines flying with structured training | FlyClub | Built-in training module with instructor, lesson, and student tracking. |
| You need native iOS / Android apps with push notifications | FlyClub | Ships true native apps in both app stores. Pilot-Next is a PWA — installable but browser-based. |
| Treasurer wants automated invoicing and per-pilot balance ledger | Pilot-Next | PDF invoices auto-generated on settlement; balances tracked as a running ledger. FlyClub lacks both. |
| Growing fleet (3+ aircraft) where pricing predictability matters | Pilot-Next | Flat per-company pricing across the fleet. FlyClub tiers up as you add airframes. |
| Club wants AI assistant integration for hands-free booking | Pilot-Next | Built-in MCP server — connect Claude or ChatGPT directly to the club. |
FlyClub offers a 7-day free trial. There is no permanent free tier. Pilot-Next offers a free SOLO plan (1 aircraft, 1 pilot) that never expires and requires no credit card.
FlyClub starts at $8.99/month and tiers up by fleet size. Pilot-Next charges a flat per-company fee — €9/month (BASIC), €18/month (PRO), or €45/month (ULTRA) — regardless of how many aircraft you operate.
No. FlyClub focuses on scheduling, maintenance, and training. Pilot-Next adds a per-pilot account balance with automated PDF invoicing after each flight, which removes most of the spreadsheet work from running a partnership.
FlyClub ships native iOS and Android apps. Pilot-Next is a mobile-optimized progressive web app (PWA) that runs in any browser — no app store install required, and feature parity across phone, tablet, and desktop.
Most of the differences between Pilot-Next and FlyClub come down to how a flight gets measured, billed and settled. These articles explain how we think about that, so you can judge whether the model fits your club before you sign up for anything.
Why splitting costs at the booking level beats logging every leg — and what changes when your operations tool stops caring about where you flew.
The practical difference between the two engine-wear measures, which one your club should bill on, and why Pilot-Next lets you configure both per aircraft.
Aircraft operations is not pilot record-keeping, is not flight training, and is not airworthiness management. Why the scope stays tight — and what to use instead.
More on how clubs run their aircraft on the Pilot-Next blog.
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