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Navigraph Charts vs SimBrief: catalog facts
Navigraph Charts	SimBrief
No screenshots available	No screenshots available
Best for: Flight simulator enthusiasts who want current charts and nav data	Best for: Flight simulator pilots who want realistic flight plans and briefings
Paid Subscription service for flight simulation data and charts.	Free + paid options Free to use; a Navigraph subscription adds current navigation data and charts.
Windows, macOS	Web
Professional-style charts for flight simulation Current navigation data All 3 strengths for Navigraph Charts Professional-style charts for flight simulation Current navigation data Integrated flight planning	Detailed fuel planning and dispatch packages Includes weather, NOTAMs and ETOPS calculations All 3 strengths for SimBrief Detailed fuel planning and dispatch packages Includes weather, NOTAMs and ETOPS calculations Free to use with a Navigraph account
Subscription and account required For simulation, not real-world navigation	Requires a Navigraph account Free tier uses an outdated navigation database
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Navigraph Charts navigraph.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for SimBrief simbrief.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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