MyFlightbook is free, open-source, and has been around for over 15 years. It's a solid choice for GA pilots on a budget. But for airline pilots who need roster import, regulatory exports, and a modern mobile experience, the picture changes.
Side-by-side on the features that matter most to airline and professional pilots.
| Feature | Wingman | MyFlightbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free up to 250 hours, then $59/year for Pro | Completely free. Donation-supported, open-source. |
| Platform | iOS, Android, Web — modern apps with offline support | iOS, Android, Web. Functional but dated interface. |
| Airline roster import | 400+ airlines via AIMS eCrew, Sabre, NavBlue RAIDO, CAE Crew Access, FLICA, PDC CrewConnex, CESAR, ARMS. Automatic daily import. | No airline roster import. All flights logged manually. |
| Regulatory compliance | FAA, EASA, UK CAA, GCAA, DGCA, GACA, CASA, HKCAD, NZCAA, CAAS + more. 50+ export formats. | Primarily FAA focused. Jeppesen and EASA formats available. Limited coverage for non-Western regulators. |
| eGCA integration (India) | Direct eGCA portal integration, CA39 summary generation | Not available |
| User interface | Modern, clean mobile-first design. Purpose-built for quick logging. | Functional but dated. Web interface designed over a decade ago. More utilitarian than polished. |
| Custom FTL / recency | Custom FTL rules and recency groups, fully configurable | Currency tracking available but less configurable for airline-specific FTL rules |
| Instructor features | Instructor time logging | Digital endorsements, student management, instructor signatures. Strong CFI tools. |
| 8710 form generation | Not available | FAA 8710 / IACRA form generation |
| Data portability | Export in PDF, Excel, CSV. Migration team handles imports. | Full export in CSV, PDF. Open-source — you own all data completely. |
| Migration support | White-glove migration — our team handles everything | Self-service CSV import. No dedicated migration team. |
| GPS auto-logging | Roster-based automation for airline pilots | Can log from GPS track data via third-party integration (CloudAhoy) |
Wingman leads on the features that matter most. Here's where each has a genuine edge.
Wingman imports flights automatically from 400+ airlines via AIMS eCrew, Sabre, NavBlue RAIDO, CAE Crew Access, FLICA, PDC CrewConnex, CESAR, and ARMS. MyFlightbook has no airline roster import at all. Every flight must be logged manually. For an airline pilot flying 60-80 sectors a month, this is the difference between an automated career logbook and a daily data entry task.
Wingman generates compliant exports for 15+ aviation authorities — DGCA with eGCA integration, GCAA, GACA, UK CAA, CASA, HKCAD, NZCAA, CAAS, and more. MyFlightbook is primarily FAA-focused. If you fly outside the US, Wingman is far more likely to produce the formats your regulator expects.
Wingman was built mobile-first with a clean, intuitive interface designed for airline pilots. MyFlightbook's interface is functional but looks and feels like a web app from the mid-2000s. For a tool you use daily, the user experience matters.
MyFlightbook is completely free with no subscription, no feature caps, and no limits. It's donation-supported and open-source. Wingman's free tier covers 250 hours, after which Pro is $59/year. If cost is your primary concern and you don't need roster import, MyFlightbook is hard to beat on price.
MyFlightbook has digital endorsements, student management, instructor signatures, and 8710/IACRA form generation. These features make it a strong choice for flight instructors managing multiple students. Wingman's instructor features are more limited.
MyFlightbook is open-source. You can host your own instance, export everything, and your data is never at the mercy of a company's business decisions. For pilots who value maximum data control, this is a philosophical advantage.
Different tools for different pilots. MyFlightbook is the best free logbook available — full stop. For GA pilots, student pilots, and CFIs who want a no-cost solution with strong instructor tools and FAA compliance, it's a legitimate choice. But for airline pilots, Wingman solves the problem MyFlightbook doesn't touch: automatic roster import from 400+ airlines, global regulatory compliance, and a modern mobile experience designed for professional use. Wingman's free tier (250 hours) covers your entire training period at zero cost. Once you're at an airline and need roster import, $59/year is less than a single night-stop hotel bill.
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