The Crew Portal is a modern, transparently-priced alternative to Airplane Manager for Part 91 corporate flight departments. It handles crew scheduling, duty & rest, FRAT, eAPIS, and live aircraft tracking — from $89 per tail per month with unlimited users and a free 7-day trial you can start today.
| The Crew Portal | Airplane Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published — $89 / tail / mo | Quote only (hidden) |
| Users | Unlimited, included | Contact sales |
| Free trial | 7 days, self-serve | Demo required |
| Setup | Same day, yourself | Sales onboarding |
| FRAT (risk assessment) | Built in | Varies |
| eAPIS / international | Optional module, flat $149/mo | Varies |
| Live ADS-B tracking | Included | Varies |
| Owner-flown / single aircraft | $59/mo plan | Geared to departments |
Airplane Manager does not publish pricing; comparison reflects publicly available information as of 2026. The Crew Portal is an awareness & scheduling tool, not a compliance system-of-record.
Transparent published pricing ($89/tail, unlimited users), a self-serve free trial, and FRAT + eAPIS + live tracking bundled in — built to be affordable for small and mid-size Part 91 departments and owner-flown operators.
Yes — import an export of your fleet and crew, or paste your roster and let the wizard structure it. Most departments are running the same day.
No long-term contract. Free 7-day trial, then month-to-month or annual (one month free). Cancel anytime.
Add your tail numbers, your crew, and go. Free 7-day trial — see the price, no demo required.
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