Squawkd is an aircraft management platform built for EASA and FAA compliance, co-ownership cost splitting, and a complete airworthiness suite in one product. MyFBO 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.
MyFBO is a fixed-base operator (FBO) management platform designed for fuel sales, ramp services, parts inventory, and work orders. It is not designed for co-ownership groups or flying clubs. MyFBO is a modular desktop-first platform starting at $59/month.
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.
No credit card required to start your trial.
$59+/month modular
Fuel sales, ramp operations, customer management
Parts inventory, work orders, line service — each module priced separately
All 20 features compared side by side. Squawkd column is highlighted in amber.
| Feature | Squawkd | MyFBO |
|---|---|---|
| EASA Part-ML compliance | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| UK CAA CAP 1922 compliance | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| FAA Part 91 support | ✅ Native | ⚠️ FBO focus only |
| Signed maintenance logbook (legal record) | ✅ Pro · FAA / EASA / UK CAA | ❌ Not available |
| FAA AD tracking | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| EASA AD tracking | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| Pre-flight airworthiness status | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| Pre-flight check screen | ✅ Colour-coded | ❌ Not available |
| Squawk board | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Via work orders |
| Aircraft log (Hobbs/fuel/oil) | ✅ Native | ⚠️ Basic only |
| Cost ledger & expense settlement | ✅ All plans | ✅ Fuel/ramp billing |
| Per-pilot balance tracking | ✅ All plans | ❌ Not available |
| Analytics & maintenance forecasting | ✅ Pro | ❌ Not available |
| Weight & balance calculator | ✅ Pro | ❌ Not available |
| Booking & scheduling | ✅ Native | ❌ Not co-ownership |
| Calendar ICS sync | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| Document vault | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| PDF/data exports | ✅ Native | ✅ Native |
| Unlimited members | ✅ Pro (SOLO: up to 2) | ⚠️ Staff only |
| Multi-aircraft support | ✅ Pro · $10/mo per extra | ✅ FBO fleet |
EASA Part-ML compliance
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
❌ Not availableUK CAA CAP 1922 compliance
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
❌ Not availableFAA Part 91 support
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
⚠️ FBO focus onlySigned maintenance logbook (legal record)
Squawkd
✅ Pro · FAA / EASA / UK CAAMyFBO
❌ Not availableFAA AD tracking
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
❌ Not availableEASA AD tracking
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
❌ Not availablePre-flight airworthiness status
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
❌ Not availablePre-flight check screen
Squawkd
✅ Colour-codedMyFBO
❌ Not availableSquawk board
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
⚠️ Via work ordersAircraft log (Hobbs/fuel/oil)
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
⚠️ Basic onlyCost ledger & expense settlement
Squawkd
✅ All plansMyFBO
✅ Fuel/ramp billingPer-pilot balance tracking
Squawkd
✅ All plansMyFBO
❌ Not availableAnalytics & maintenance forecasting
Squawkd
✅ ProMyFBO
❌ Not availableWeight & balance calculator
Squawkd
✅ ProMyFBO
❌ Not availableBooking & scheduling
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
❌ Not co-ownershipCalendar ICS sync
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
❌ Not availableDocument vault
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
❌ Not availablePDF/data exports
Squawkd
✅ NativeMyFBO
✅ NativeUnlimited members
Squawkd
✅ Pro (SOLO: up to 2)MyFBO
⚠️ Staff onlyMulti-aircraft support
Squawkd
✅ Pro · $10/mo per extraMyFBO
✅ FBO fleetMyFBO and Squawkd serve almost entirely different markets. MyFBO is built for fixed-base operators — businesses that sell fuel, manage ramp services, and handle line and maintenance work for transient and based aircraft at an airport. Squawkd is built for co-owners, flying clubs, and flight schools who manage shared aircraft. The two products barely overlap. If you are an FBO, MyFBO is purpose-built for you. If you are a co-owner or club, MyFBO is the wrong tool.
Winner: Tie
MyFBO handles fuel inventory, fuel pricing, ramp service requests, towing logs, and customer billing for visiting aircraft — none of which Squawkd offers. For an FBO that needs to track fuel sales to N-numbers, manage line staff workflows, and invoice for ground services, MyFBO is the category leader. Squawkd does not attempt to cover this territory.
Winner: MyFBO
MyFBO 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 owners, no balance tracking showing each co-owner their share of expenses, and no pre-flight airworthiness status for the pilot. For any shared-ownership use case, Squawkd is the relevant platform.
Winner: Squawkd
MyFBO has no EASA support, no AD tracking, and no airworthiness status tracking. It was not built for regulatory airworthiness management in any jurisdiction. Squawkd tracks both EASA and FAA ADs, provides ARC expiry tracking, and gives pilots a go/no-go airworthiness check before each flight.
Winner: Squawkd
MyFBO's work order system can serve a squawk-like function for maintenance staff — a technician can log a defect as a work order and track it to completion. However, this is not the same as a pilot-facing squawk board that captures defects at flight completion and feeds into airworthiness status. For maintenance staff at an FBO working on customer aircraft, the work order approach works. For a club pilot reporting a snag after a flight, it is cumbersome.
Winner: Squawkd
MyFBO is a desktop-first platform, designed for line staff working at a desk or ramp office with a full computer. Squawkd is designed to work well on mobile browsers — pilots can log flights, file squawks, and check airworthiness status from the flight line. For pilots who interact with their platform on the go, the mobile experience matters.
Winner: Squawkd
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, not meaningfully. MyFBO was designed for fixed-base operators — businesses that sell fuel and ramp services to visiting aircraft. It lacks the core features that a flying club needs: aircraft booking and scheduling for shared ownership, per-pilot balance accounts, flight logging for club members, and airworthiness tracking. Using MyFBO for a flying club would require significant workarounds for basic club management tasks.
MyFBO is an FBO operations platform — it manages fuel sales, ramp services, parts inventory, and work orders for fixed-base operators. Squawkd is an aircraft management platform for co-owners, flying clubs, and flight schools. The two products serve almost entirely different markets and use cases. If you run an FBO, consider MyFBO. If you co-own an aircraft or manage a flying club, Squawkd is the relevant platform.
No. MyFBO does not offer airworthiness tracking, AD management, or pre-flight airworthiness status. It is a business operations tool for FBOs, not an aircraft airworthiness management platform. Squawkd tracks both EASA and FAA ADs, monitors ARC expiry, and gives pilots a colour-coded airworthiness status before each flight.
No. MyFBO has no EASA support of any kind. It was built for the US market and does not address EASA regulations, European AD databases, or EASA Part-ML airworthiness requirements.
MyFBO starts at $59/month for the base module and uses modular pricing, with each additional operations component (parts inventory, work orders, line service management) priced separately. A full implementation with multiple modules can be considerably more expensive.
MyFBO offers work order tracking that serves a maintenance management function for FBO line and maintenance staff. It is suitable for tracking scheduled maintenance jobs and customer work orders on aircraft brought in for service. However, it lacks the owner-operator compliance features — AD tracking, ARC management, pre-flight status — that an aircraft owner needs for ongoing airworthiness management.
MyFBO is a desktop-first platform and does not have a dedicated mobile app. It can be accessed via a mobile browser, but the interface was designed for desktop use. For pilots and line staff who need to work from the ramp or flight line using a mobile device, this is a practical limitation.
MyFBO is designed for fixed-base operators: businesses based at an airport that provide fuel sales, ramp services, hangar rental, and light maintenance to visiting and based aircraft. If that description matches your business, MyFBO is a mature and purpose-built platform. If you are a co-owner, flying club manager, or flight school looking to manage shared aircraft and pilot scheduling, Squawkd is the more appropriate platform.
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 MyFBO 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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