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Garmin Pilot vs ForeFlight: catalog facts
Garmin PilotForeFlight

Screenshots

ForeFlight web planner with a flight list, flight plan form and weather map on a desktop monitorForeFlight web map with an aeronautical chart, radar overlay and a route across the northeastern United States

Best for: Pilots flying aircraft equipped with Garmin avionics

Best for: Pilots flying with an iPad who want one app for planning and in-flight reference

Paid

A paid app from Garmin.

Paid

Paid subscription plans for individual pilots and operators.

Android, iOS iOS, Web
  • 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
  • Planning, weather, charts and logbook in a single app
  • Also usable in a web browser
All 4 strengths for ForeFlight
  • Planning, weather, charts and logbook in a single app
  • Also usable in a web browser
  • Optional Jeppesen charts and runway analysis add-ons
  • Plans for individuals as well as flight departments
  • 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
  • Mobile app is iPad and iPhone only
  • Requires a paid subscription
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
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 Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Garmin Pilot

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for ForeFlight

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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