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Data as of Oct 18, 2026A topic in Aviation Tools and Apps.
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
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LogTen Pro shares the spotlight closely with MyFlightBook, earning mentions for managing complex schedules, currency requirements, and detailed tracking for professional pilots. When queries focus on electronic logging for commercial aviators, LogTen Pro is the usual answer.
detailed and customizable tracking of complex schedules and currencies for professional pilots
a free alternative used across general and commercial aviation to track currency
comprehensive flight planning paired with integrated digital logging capabilities
seamless integration and automatic entry for pilots already using ForeFlight flight planning
electronic logging tailored for airline crew and commercial flight operations
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For a commercial pilot, the best way to log flight hours electronically is to use a dedicated digital pilot logbook that automatically calculates totals, backs up your records, and exports a professional logbook for airline applications or FAA reviews.
My recommendation for a U.S.-based commercial pilot is ForeFlight Logbook if you already use ForeFlight, or MyFlightbook if you want a capable free option. If you're an airline pilot logging frequent flights and managing complex experience totals, LogTen Pro is also worth considering.
(Best all-around for U.S. pilots)
Best if you already use ForeFlight for charts, weather, and flight planning. It can generate draft entries from track logs, calculate night time and landings, sync to the cloud, and produce experience reports and an FAA Form 8710-style report.
Platform: iPhone, iPad, web · Paid ForeFlight plan or add-on
(Best free option)
A strong choice for pilots building hours, flight instructors, and working commercial pilots who want to avoid a subscription. It supports browser-based logging and mobile apps, with searchable flight records and reporting tools.
Platform: Web, iOS, Android · Free
Best for airline and high-volume professional pilots who want a detailed logbook, advanced reports, and less repetitive data entry. Its Apple-focused workflow and airline schedule import features can be especially useful for frequent flyers.
Platform: iPhone, iPad, Mac · Subscription for continued use beyond the free allowance
Whichever app you choose, use this workflow from day one.
For pilots operating under U.S. FAA rules, 14 CFR § 61.51 specifies the information required for relevant logbook entries, including date, flight time, departure and arrival locations, aircraft identification, and applicable pilot-experience and flight-condition categories. Some training entries also require instructor endorsements.
The FAA also states that pilots must present their logbook for inspection when requested by the officials identified in § 61.51(i).
So, don't choose an app based on its interface alone. Make sure it can produce complete, legible records and preserve any required endorsements and supporting details.
One question so I can narrow this down: Are you currently flying as a flight instructor or charter/commercial pilot, or are you already an airline first officer or captain? The best choice can differ quite a bit depending on how you accumulate your hours.
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Commercial pilots log high volumes of sectors and need robust data export for future airline applications, interviews (like to/from PilotCredentials or AirlineApps), and FAA/EASA compliance.
Top electronic logging solutions are categorized below by their strengths:
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ForeFlight Logbook, LogTen Pro , and MyFlightbook are top professional-grade electronic logbooks offering robust compliance tracking, analytics, and tool integrations.[](https://pilotmaria.com/2025/06/09/top-digital-pilot-logbooks/)[[2](https://jaredailstock.us/7-pilot-logbook-software-options-to-ditch-the-paper)](https://jaredailstock.us/7-pilot-logbook-software-options-to-ditch-the-paper/)
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If you’re a commercial/airline pilot, I’d prioritize a logbook that can import your roster automatically, maintain reliable backups, produce regulator/interview reports, and let you export your entire history if you ever change platforms.
| Option | Best for | Platforms | Standout feature | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingman | ⭐ Airline pilots wanting automation | iOS, Android, Web | Airline roster import + duty/recency tracking | Free to 250 hrs, then ~$59/yr |
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If you let me know what type of commercial flying you do (e.g., airlines, corporate, CFI, or cargo) and what devices/EFB you use in the cockpit, I can recommend the exact platform that fits your workflow.
If you would like to narrow down your choice, let me know:
I can give you a more tailored comparison of their subscription models and sync capabilities.
For professional pilots, the best electronic logbooks combine regulatory compliance and currency monitoring, detailed flight-time analytics, professional reporting, and integration with flight-planning or crew-scheduling tools.
Here are six options worth evaluating, ranging from airline-focused career logbooks to integrated electronic flight bags (EFBs). The key distinction is that some products primarily manage pilot records, while others connect logging directly to navigation, weather, and flight planning.
(Best for airline pilots)
Designed for professional pilots managing their flying history and career progression.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. Subscription-based.
Official website and pricing ·
(Best for flight-planning integration)
A strong choice if you want logging and operational flight planning in the same ecosystem.
Platforms: iOS and web. Particularly useful for general aviation, instructors and pilots already using ForeFlight.
(Best value and customization)
A feature-rich logbook that supports private pilots, instructors, corporate operators and international pilots.
Platforms: web, iOS and Android. Core service is free.
A versatile choice for international and multi-platform professional operations.
Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. Free limited edition; paid plans available.
An airline-oriented logbook with automated logging, legality checks and career analytics.
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android and web. Paid plans with a trial option.
A focused logbook option for pilots who prioritize accurate totals, compliance checks and data portability.
Best suited to pilots seeking a streamlined, integration-friendly logbook; verify platform support and integration scope before adopting it.
| Product | Compliance monitoring | Analytics and reports | Integration strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| LogTen Pro | Flight currency, duty/rest rules | Extensive career analytics and 100+ reports | Airline schedule imports |
| ForeFlight Logbook | Currency, certificates, recency | Experience and certificate-progress reports | Flight plans, track logs, EFB |
Feature comparison based on vendor-published information; not every feature is available on every subscription tier.
Important: A logbook's compliance monitoring helps you track requirements, but it does not itself establish legal compliance or replace your operator's approved flight-time, duty-time or recordkeeping system. Verify the applicable jurisdiction, calculations, audit trail, and export format before using any product for regulatory submissions.
One question that would help narrow this down: Are you looking for an individual pilot logbook or a fleet/flight-department system? The best options differ considerably depending on whether you need personal career records or operational compliance across multiple pilots and aircraft.
| LogTen Pro | ⭐ Apple-based airline pilots | iPhone/iPad/Mac | Very mature airline workflows & 100+ schedule imports | ~$80–130/yr |
| ForeFlight Logbook | Pilots already using ForeFlight | iOS + Web | Excellent EFB/logbook integration | Included with ForeFlight |
| CrewLounge PILOTLOG | International/complex operations | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Extremely comprehensive fields, reports & formats | Free tier; €39.99/yr+ |
| MyFlightbook | ⭐ Best free option | Web, iOS, Android | Full-featured and free | Free |
Wingman is particularly interesting if you don't want to manually enter every sector. It supports automatic roster imports from systems including AIMS eCrew, NavBlue RAIDO, CAE Crew Access, ARMS, Sabre, FLICA and others, and supports FAA, EASA, UK CAA, GCAA, DGCA and several other regulatory formats.
It also works across iOS, Android and web, which is a major advantage if you aren't committed to Apple. The free tier covers 250 hours, after which the published Pro price is about $59/year.
I'd choose it if: your airline's roster system is supported and you want the least manual data entry.
LogTen is one of the more established professional electronic logbooks. Its big advantage for airline pilots is schedule importing from 100+ airline formats, along with sophisticated reporting, currency tracking and career/interview-oriented analysis. Current comparisons put the plans around $79.99/year for Basic and $129.99/year for Pro.
The downside is platform lock-in: it's primarily an Apple ecosystem product.
I'd choose it if: you use iPhone/iPad/Mac and want a highly mature professional logbook rather than a general-purpose flight-hours tracker.
If you're already paying for ForeFlight, its integrated logbook is hard to beat. It handles flight records, hours, currency, certificates/ratings, electronic endorsements and experience reports, and syncs through ForeFlight's cloud. It also has a web interface, so you can manage the logbook with a keyboard rather than entering everything on an iPad.
ForeFlight also supports bulk importing and full-logbook export, which I'd consider essential for a career logbook.
The catch: you're essentially buying the ForeFlight EFB, not a cheap standalone logbook. Current individual plans start at $130/year.
I'd choose it if: ForeFlight is already your operational EFB.
This is probably the one I'd investigate if your flying involves multiple aircraft types, international regulators, unusual operations, or lots of detailed fields.
PILOTLOG supports Windows/Mac plus iOS/Android, can work offline and sync to the cloud, and supports more than 60 fields per flight. It tracks currencies, certificates, flight/duty limits and produces numerous official/regulatory forms.
Its roster integration is also substantial: CrewLounge says its system connects to 140+ crew-management systems and 600+ airlines.
The paid Enterprise version is currently €39.99/year, with a free version limited to 100 flights.
I'd choose it if: you want maximum flexibility and don't mind a somewhat more old-school interface.
This is the value winner. It's free, available on web/iOS/Android, supports imports and exports, has extensive customizable fields, and provides automatic backups. Its own feature comparison shows particularly broad support for importing existing logbooks and spreadsheet data.
The tradeoff is that it feels more utilitarian than the polished commercial alternatives, and it doesn't have the same level of automatic airline-roster integration.
I'd choose it if: you want a serious electronic logbook without paying a subscription.
For a working commercial pilot, my ranking would be:
🥇 Wingman — if your airline's roster is supported
🥈 LogTen Pro — if you're an Apple user and want a mature professional solution
🥉 ForeFlight Logbook — if ForeFlight is already your EFB
4. CrewLounge PILOTLOG — particularly good for international/complex operations
5. MyFlightbook — excellent if keeping costs at zero matters
One thing I'd not compromise on: exportability. Your flight history is a career record, so before committing, make sure you can export the complete database—not merely generate a pretty PDF. Both ForeFlight and CrewLounge explicitly provide data-export/import capabilities.
If you tell me (1) your airline/roster system, (2) FAA vs EASA/other authority, and (3) iPhone/Android, I can narrow this down to the best 2–3 options for your specific operation, including which one can automate the most of your flight-hour entry.
As a commercial pilot, your requirements for a digital logbook go beyond simple hour counting—you need robust reporting for interviews/applications (airline totals, turbine/PIC breakdowns), multi-device sync, currency tracking, and reliable data export.
The top-tier digital logbook options used across the commercial and airline industry include:
Are you currently flying part-121/135 (airlines or corporate) and looking for roster integration, or do you prefer an ecosystem that syncs with an EFB like ForeFlight ? Let me know and I can help narrow down the best fit.
| MyFlightbook | Custom currency and duty/rest limits | Customizable reports and trends | Imports, mobile apps, instructor tools |
| CrewLounge PILOTLOG | Certificates, currency, duty limits | Advanced queries and 150+ reports | Airline systems, weather, NOTAMs, maps |
| Pilot Logbook Pro | Rolling limits and regulatory currency | Route, aircraft and role analytics | Supported airline rosters |
| LogBro Pro | FAA currency tracking | Detailed time breakdowns | ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, logbook imports |
