Shlomi Lavi /
Feb 24, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Logbook or SMS?
SMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Logbook, and Logbook is rated higher (87/100) than SMS (85/100). Logbook offers users more features (2) than SMS (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Logbook!
Looking for the right Aviation Maintenance solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
NC Software Vs. NorthWest Data Solutions
NC Software: Logbook Pro® is the world leader in logbook software for pilots on the market serving the aviation industry over 18 years. Logbook Pro is the choice among pilots for its reputation as the most trusted, reliable, and accurate electronic flight logbook available. If there is one product you can trust with your entire aviation career as well as prov...
NorthWest Data Solutions: Dashboards provide greater certainty of business objectives such as performance monitoring and safety assurance.
Who is more expensive? Logbook Pro or SMS Pro?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Aviation Maintenance software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Logbook Pro and SMS Pro.
Logbook Pro price starts at $79.95 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Logbook Pro is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Aviation Maintenance software. SMS Pro price starts at $299 per month , When comparing SMS Pro to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Aviation Maintenance software cost.
Bottom line: Logbook Pro cost is around the same cost of SMS Pro.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Logbook Vs. SMS based on some of the most important and required Aviation Maintenance features.
Logbook Pro: Maintenance Management, Maintenance Scheduling.
SMS Pro: We are still working to collect the list of features for SMS Pro.
Target customer size
Logbook Pro Aviation Maintenance Software is used by a range of customers in the aviation industry, including pilots, mechanics, flight schools, and aircraft maintenance companies. and SMS Pro's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.