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Garmin Pilot vs FltPlan Go: catalog facts
Garmin PilotFltPlan Go

Best for: Pilots flying aircraft equipped with Garmin avionics

Best for: General aviation pilots in North America who want a free EFB

Paid

A paid app from Garmin.

Free

The app and the FltPlan.com planning website are free.

Android, iOS Android, iOS
  • Charts, IFR planning and aviation weather in one app
  • Close integration with Garmin avionics such as GTN and G3X
All 3 strengths for Garmin Pilot
  • Charts, IFR planning and aviation weather in one app
  • Close integration with Garmin avionics such as GTN and G3X
  • Dynamic mapping with a Synthetic Vision view
  • Free flight planning, filing and in-flight maps
  • Works offline in the cockpit
All 3 strengths for FltPlan Go
  • Free flight planning, filing and in-flight maps
  • Works offline in the cockpit
  • Connects to Garmin ADS-B receivers and avionics
  • Paid product with no free tier
  • Most useful alongside Garmin avionics
All 3 limitations for Garmin Pilot
  • Paid product with no free tier
  • Most useful alongside Garmin avionics
  • Proprietary and closed source
  • Coverage limited to North America, Central America and the Caribbean
  • Most useful together with the FltPlan.com website
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources for Garmin Pilot

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for FltPlan Go

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.