Squawkd is an aircraft management platform built for EASA and FAA compliance, co-ownership cost splitting, and a complete airworthiness suite in one product. Aviatize takes a different approach. This page compares both platforms honestly — features, pricing, compliance depth, and who each one is best suited for.
· Based on publicly available information · Maintained by the Squawkd team
Skip to comparison table ↓Squawkd is an aircraft management platform built for co-owners, flying clubs, and flight schools. It offers native EASA Part-ML and FAA Part 91 compliance in a single product, with pre-flight airworthiness tracking, cost splitting, weight and balance, and a full maintenance suite. Squawkd is designed to be set up in under an hour and is priced to be accessible for clubs and co-ownership groups of any size.
Aviatize is a cloud-based aviation maintenance management system based in the Netherlands. It is designed for professional aviation maintenance organisations — CAMOs, MROs, airlines, and commercial operators. Aviatize manages Part-CAMO and Part-145 compliance workflows, technical records, and airworthiness management for contracted maintenance organisations. It is not designed for private owner-operators or flying clubs.
From $20/mo
Free trial (30 or 60 days), then $20/month for the Pro plan — or $12/month for the first 100 founding members. All features included on every plan: EASA Part-ML compliance, FAA AD tracking, cost splitting, analytics, weight and balance, document vault, and unlimited members. $10/month per additional aircraft beyond 2 included in the base plan.
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Enterprise pricing (no public rates)
Demo on request
Full Part-CAMO and Part-145 suite for professional aviation maintenance organisations — pricing requires sales engagement
All 20 features compared side by side. Squawkd column is highlighted in amber.
| Feature | Squawkd | Aviatize |
|---|---|---|
| EASA Part-ML compliance | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Part-CAMO only, not self-managed Part-ML |
| UK CAA CAP 1922 compliance | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| FAA Part 91 support | ✅ Native | ❌ EASA/commercial focus only |
| Signed maintenance logbook (legal record) | ✅ Pro · FAA / EASA / UK CAA | ⚠️ CAMO/MRO workflows only (not Part-ML self-managed owner) |
| FAA AD tracking | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| EASA AD tracking | ✅ Native | ✅ Professional CAMO workflows |
| Pre-flight airworthiness status | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| Pre-flight check screen | ✅ Colour-coded | ❌ Not available |
| Squawk board | ✅ Native | ✅ Defect & fault reporting |
| Aircraft log (Hobbs/fuel/oil) | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Technical log only |
| Cost ledger & expense settlement | ✅ All plans | ❌ Not for co-owners |
| Per-pilot balance tracking | ✅ All plans | ❌ Not available |
| Analytics & maintenance forecasting | ✅ Pro | ✅ Maintenance analytics |
| Weight & balance calculator | ✅ Pro | ❌ Not available |
| Booking & scheduling | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| Calendar ICS sync | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| Document vault | ✅ Native | ✅ Technical records |
| PDF/data exports | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Unlimited members | ✅ Pro (SOLO: up to 2) | ⚠️ Maintenance staff only |
| Multi-aircraft support | ✅ Pro · $10/mo per extra | ✅ Fleet management |
EASA Part-ML compliance
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
⚠️ Part-CAMO only, not self-managed Part-MLUK CAA CAP 1922 compliance
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
❌ Not availableFAA Part 91 support
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
❌ EASA/commercial focus onlySigned maintenance logbook (legal record)
Squawkd
✅ Pro · FAA / EASA / UK CAAAviatize
⚠️ CAMO/MRO workflows only (not Part-ML self-managed owner)FAA AD tracking
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
❌ Not availableEASA AD tracking
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
✅ Professional CAMO workflowsPre-flight airworthiness status
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
❌ Not availablePre-flight check screen
Squawkd
✅ Colour-codedAviatize
❌ Not availableSquawk board
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
✅ Defect & fault reportingAircraft log (Hobbs/fuel/oil)
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
⚠️ Technical log onlyCost ledger & expense settlement
Squawkd
✅ All plansAviatize
❌ Not for co-ownersPer-pilot balance tracking
Squawkd
✅ All plansAviatize
❌ Not availableAnalytics & maintenance forecasting
Squawkd
✅ ProAviatize
✅ Maintenance analyticsWeight & balance calculator
Squawkd
✅ ProAviatize
❌ Not availableBooking & scheduling
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
❌ Not availableCalendar ICS sync
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
❌ Not availableDocument vault
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
✅ Technical recordsPDF/data exports
Squawkd
✅ NativeAviatize
✅ NativeUnlimited members
Squawkd
✅ Pro (SOLO: up to 2)Aviatize
⚠️ Maintenance staff onlyMulti-aircraft support
Squawkd
✅ Pro · $10/mo per extraAviatize
✅ Fleet managementAviatize was built for professional aviation organisations — contracted CAMOs, Part-145 MROs, and commercial operators. Squawkd was built for private owner-operators, co-ownership groups, and flying clubs. The two products barely overlap in use case. Aviatize handles the technical side of contracted airworthiness management; Squawkd handles the self-managed owner-operator model under Part-ML, with the scheduling, cost splitting, and pre-flight status that clubs need. If you run a professional CAMO business, Aviatize may be relevant. If you own or co-own a light aircraft, it is not the right tool.
Winner: Tie
EASA Part-ML governs self-managed airworthiness for private aircraft owners — the owner-operator is personally responsible for tracking the ARC, managing applicable ADs, and maintaining records without a contracted CAMO. Aviatize is built around the opposite model: contracted CAMO organisations that manage airworthiness on behalf of operators. A private pilot under Part-ML is not Aviatize's customer and will not find the Part-ML owner workflows — ARC expiry reminders, owner-managed AD compliance, pre-flight status — in Aviatize. Squawkd was built precisely for this gap.
Winner: Squawkd
Aviatize has no concept of co-ownership, shared aircraft scheduling, or per-pilot cost allocation. There is no booking system for sharing an aircraft between named co-owners, no balance account showing each pilot what they owe, and no cost ledger tracking fuel and maintenance split fairly across members. For any shared-aircraft use case — from a two-person partnership to a 30-member flying club — Squawkd provides the tools; Aviatize does not.
Winner: Squawkd
Squawkd gives every pilot a colour-coded pre-flight check screen before each flight — aggregating outstanding squawks, overdue maintenance items, unresolved ADs, and expiring documents into a single go/no-go view. This is one of the most safety-critical features for a self-managing owner-operator. Aviatize has no equivalent; it is designed for maintenance staff working in a hangar, not pilots checking airworthiness at the flight line.
Winner: Squawkd
Squawkd publishes its pricing openly: $20/month for the Pro plan, $10/month per additional aircraft, with a 30 or 60-day free trial. Aviatize does not publish pricing — it is an enterprise platform that requires a sales engagement to receive a quote. For a private owner or small flying club evaluating options, the combination of opaque pricing and professional-CAMO target market makes Aviatize an unlikely fit regardless of feature set.
Winner: Squawkd
For a contracted CAMO managing airworthiness on behalf of multiple operators, Aviatize's EASA AD workflows are more comprehensive — they are built for maintenance professionals with full work order integration and sign-off tracking. Squawkd's EASA AD tracking is built for the owner-operator: surfacing applicable ADs for a specific aircraft type, tracking compliance status, and flagging outstanding items before flight. Both are appropriate tools for their respective regulatory contexts; neither substitutes for the other.
Winner: Aviatize
EASA Part-ML (Part-Maintenance Light) is the European regulatory framework that governs airworthiness management for non-commercial aircraft under 2,730 kg maximum take-off mass. Under Part-ML, the owner-operator of such an aircraft takes direct responsibility for maintaining airworthiness — a model called self-managed airworthiness — without requiring a contracted CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation). As of 2026, the majority of privately owned light aircraft in Europe fall under Part-ML.
Under self-managed airworthiness, the aircraft owner must hold or arrange an annual Airworthiness Review, resulting in an ARC (Airworthiness Review Certificate). The ARC is a legal document that affirms the aircraft is airworthy. An expired ARC grounds the aircraft — full stop. Software that tracks ARC expiry and sends renewal reminders is not a convenience feature; it is a tool for legal compliance.
Airworthiness Directives (ADs) issued by EASA are mandatory actions that must be applied to keep the aircraft airworthy. Under Part-ML, the owner-operator is responsible for tracking and complying with applicable ADs. Failure to comply with a mandatory AD can void the aircraft's Certificate of Airworthiness, potentially invalidating insurance and exposing the pilot to regulatory action. Squawkd tracks both FAA and EASA ADs natively, associating directives with specific aircraft types and flagging outstanding items before flight.
Why other tools don't cover this: Most aircraft management platforms in this comparison were built for the US market, where the FAA's regulatory framework operates differently. EASA Part-ML compliance requires tracking jurisdiction-specific documentation (ARC, EASA ADs) that US-centric platforms have no concept of. Squawkd is the only platform in this comparison built with EASA Part-ML as a first-class feature, not an afterthought.
European pilots under EASA Part-ML. If you own or co-own a light aircraft registered in Europe, you are personally responsible for maintaining airworthiness under the self-managed Part-ML model. That means tracking the ARC expiry, staying current with EASA Airworthiness Directives, and maintaining a compliant maintenance record. Squawkd was built around this regulatory reality — it is the only platform in this comparison where EASA compliance is a first-class feature, not an optional add-on or missing entirely.
FAA pilots who want compliance depth. For US pilots, Squawkd provides native FAA Part 91 support and FAA AD tracking alongside a full maintenance suite. The pre-flight airworthiness status screen gives pilots a systematic go/no-go check before every flight — something most US-focused platforms do not offer. For pilots who take airworthiness seriously as more than a paper exercise, Squawkd provides the tools to back that commitment.
Flying clubs wanting complete co-ownership tools. Squawkd was designed specifically for shared aircraft. Per-pilot balance accounts show each co-owner exactly what they owe and what the aircraft costs to operate. Cost analytics and forecasting give clubs predictive visibility into upcoming expenses. The document vault stores aircraft certificates, insurance, and maintenance records in one place. Unlimited members, multi-aircraft support, and transparent flat pricing make it practical for clubs of any size.
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No. Aviatize is designed for professional aviation maintenance organisations — contracted CAMOs, Part-145 MROs, and commercial operators. Private pilots, co-ownership groups, and flying clubs are not the target customer. Aviatize lacks the self-managed Part-ML owner-operator workflows, aircraft booking and scheduling, per-pilot cost tracking, and accessible pricing that a private owner or club needs. Squawkd was built specifically for this market.
No. Aviatize is built around the contracted CAMO model — where a professional organisation manages airworthiness on behalf of operators. EASA Part-ML owner-operator airworthiness is a different regulatory model: the private owner is personally responsible without a contracted CAMO. The Part-ML workflows that matter for a private owner — ARC expiry tracking, self-managed AD compliance, pre-flight airworthiness status — are not what Aviatize was built to deliver. Squawkd's EASA compliance is built entirely around Part-ML self-management.
Aviatize does not publish pricing. It is an enterprise platform requiring a sales engagement to receive a quote, and is priced for professional aviation maintenance organisations. Squawkd publishes its pricing openly: $20/month for the Pro plan covering up to 2 aircraft, with additional aircraft at $10/month and a 30 or 60-day free trial. For a private owner or flying club, Squawkd is considerably more accessible on both price and target fit.
No. Aviatize focuses on EASA regulatory frameworks for professional aviation organisations. It does not track FAA Airworthiness Directives or support FAA Part 91 operations. US-registered aircraft owners and clubs should look at platforms with native FAA AD support, such as Squawkd or Coflyt.
No. Aviatize does not offer aircraft scheduling, booking, or calendar functionality. It is a maintenance management system for professional organisations, not a shared-aircraft booking platform. Flying clubs and co-ownership groups need a platform with native scheduling support — Squawkd includes booking, ICS calendar sync, and availability management for shared aircraft on all plans.
No. Aviatize does not include a weight and balance calculator. This feature is relevant for owner-operators who calculate W&B before each flight — Squawkd includes weight and balance on all plans as a native feature. Aviatize is a CAMO/MRO tool and does not cover pilot-facing pre-flight calculations.
Aviatize is suited for professional aviation organisations: contracted CAMOs managing airworthiness for multiple operators, Part-145 maintenance organisations, and commercial operators with dedicated maintenance departments. If you run a professional CAMO business, MRO, or commercial operation, Aviatize may be worth evaluating. If you are a private owner-operator, co-ownership group, or flying club, Aviatize is the wrong category of product — Squawkd is the relevant alternative.
Aviatize does not advertise a standard self-serve free trial. Demos are available on request through the sales team. This is consistent with its enterprise positioning. Squawkd offers a 30 or 60-day free trial with no sales call required — full feature access from day one.
Editorial independence. This comparison was written and is maintained by the Squawkd team. We have a commercial interest in Squawkd performing well in these comparisons. To mitigate that bias, we apply a consistent 18-feature evaluation framework to every platform, acknowledge where competitors are genuinely stronger, and update entries when we receive corrections. We make every effort to represent Aviatize and all other platforms accurately and fairly.
Information currency. Competitor features, pricing, and regulatory support are based on publicly available information as of . Aviation software evolves quickly — features are added, pricing changes, and regulatory coverage expands or narrows. Always verify current pricing, feature availability, and regulatory support directly with each vendor before making a purchasing decision.
Not regulatory or legal advice. References to EASA Part-ML, FAA Part 91, and other regulatory frameworks are for informational context only. Regulatory requirements vary by aircraft type, registration country, and operation category. Nothing in this comparison constitutes legal or regulatory advice. Consult your national aviation authority (NAA) or a qualified aviation law professional for guidance on your specific compliance obligations.
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