FLYLOG.io vs MyFlightbook
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MyFlightbook is genuinely free and has earned a loyal following among student, private, and recreational pilots.
So why choose a paid logbook? For professional pilots, the difference is often less about recording flights and more about reducing manual work and keeping track of the requirements around them.
FLYLOG.io adds airline imports, flight limit and recency tracking, paper logbook scanning, authority-specific exports, and dedicated support. Here is how the two compare.
Free is valuable. Automation is different.
MyFlightbook covers manual logging well, including flights, endorsements, currency, and photos, without a subscription. FLYLOG.io adds automated ways to build and maintain your logbook, including airline imports, ADS-B and ACARS data, and AI-powered paper logbook scanning.
More than totals for professional flying
Professional pilots need more than total hours. FLYLOG.io helps track flight time limits, recency, and licence dates, while providing authority-specific exports for the FAA, EASA, UK CAA, CASA, and more. MyFlightbook offers customizable reports and currency tracking, but the workflow is more manual.
A supported product for your career record
MyFlightbook is a long-running, donation-supported project maintained by its developer. FLYLOG.io is a commercial product with a dedicated support team, ongoing development, and tools such as Error Detection designed to help maintain accurate flight records.
If you are a student, private pilot, or budget-conscious pilot who wants a capable free logbook, MyFlightbook is a strong option. Its full data export also gives you flexibility if you decide to move later.
If flying is your career and you want to reduce manual entry, track professional requirements, digitize paper records, and export your logbook for different authorities, FLYLOG.io adds a broader professional workflow from €3.99 / $3.99 per month.
