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Wingmint vs FlightCircle

The FlightCircle alternative with lower fees and a better calendar.

Both are $10-ish per aircraft. The difference is in payment processing, the scheduling interface, compliance enforcement, and API access.

FlightCircle is $10 per aircraft per month with Fiserv ACH at 1.09% to 2.89% plus a $14.95 gateway fee. Wingmint is $9 per aircraft per month with Stripe ACH at 0.92% capped at $5.75. On a 4-aircraft club ACH'ing ~$13K/month in dues, Wingmint all-in is ~$156/mo vs ~$195–$430/mo on FlightCircle depending on Fiserv's tiered rate. Wingmint also ships TSA FTSP enforcement at booking time, Keycafe SmartBox key exchange, a Google-Calendar-grade scheduling UI, and a public REST API on every plan — all of which are missing or paid add-ons on FlightCircle.

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Feature by feature.

Honest head-to-head. Checks where they ship it too, misses where they don't. Fact-checked against public documentation as of April 2026.

FeatureWingmintFlightCircle

Aircraft & instructor scheduling

Maintenance & squawk tracking

Member directory

QuickBooks Online sync

EAA partnership discount

FlightCircle is the official EAA Flying Club software partner. Wingmint is not (yet) an EAA partner.

Published platform pricing

FlightCircle also publishes pricing at $10 per aircraft per month.

$9/aircraft/mo$10/aircraft/mo

Transparent cost-based pricing

FlightCircle publishes its platform rate but does not disclose margin or cost structure. Wingmint publishes every fee line: $9/aircraft platform and 0.92% capped at $5.75 for optional ACH. Checks have no Wingmint processing fee.

ACH payment processing

Wingmint uses Stripe ACH (0.92% capped at $5.75). FlightCircle uses Fiserv ACH at 1.09% to 2.89% with a $14.95/mo gateway fee. FlightCircle requires enabling credit cards alongside ACH — you cannot enable ACH alone.

0.92% cap $5.751.09–2.89% + $14.95/mo

TSA FTSP candidate vetting workflow

FlightCircle has a 'TSA Security Clearance' manual checkbox on the Pilot tab that can gate dispatch. This is not the same as a full FTSP candidate vetting workflow with document upload, admin verification, and automatic booking enforcement.

Keycafe SmartBox key exchange

Public REST API on every plan

FlightCircle ships API documentation at flightcircle.com/apidocs but access is a paid add-on. Wingmint includes API access on every plan.

Paid add-on

Google-Calendar-grade scheduling

Wingmint uses a per-resource day-vertical grid with drag-to-create, click-to-edit, and Find a Time. FlightCircle uses a Split Vertical view that Pilots of America forum users describe as 'clunky.'

Mobile-first design

FlightCircle is responsive but not mobile-first. No native app, no PWA — they recommend 'Add to Home Screen' as a workaround per their FAQ.

Fact-checked against public documentation. Verified April 2026.

Sources:

Same club, both invoices.

4 aircraft, ~200 members, dues collected through the software via ACH (~$13K/mo).

Wingmint

~$156 / mo

Platform (4 × $9)

$36

ACH on Stripe at 0.92% capped at $5.75

200 dues pulls at $65 each, under the cap

~$120

Gateway fee

Included with Stripe.

$0

Total

~$156

FlightCircle

~$195–$430 / mo

Platform (4 × $10)

$40

Fiserv gateway

Monthly fee

$14.95

Fiserv ACH (1.09–2.89%)

Rate varies; no per-txn cap. Card processing must be enabled alongside ACH.

~$140–$375

Total

~$195–$430

FlightCircle's Fiserv ACH rate varies by club. The 1.09% floor assumes the most favorable tier. Many clubs report effective rates closer to 2%. Credit card processing must be enabled alongside ACH per FlightCircle's payment docs.

Which one should you pick?

Straight answer, no sleight of hand.

Choose Wingmint if

You want the lowest all-in cost and a modern interface.

Stripe ACH at 0.92% capped at $5.75, Google-Calendar-grade scheduling, TSA FTSP enforcement, Keycafe key exchange, and a public API included on every plan. If your club needs the cheapest payment processing and the best scheduling experience, Wingmint wins.

Stick with them if

You value the EAA endorsement and want a proven track record.

FlightCircle has been operating for years, has the EAA partnership, and your club may already be set up on it. If the EAA endorsement matters for your board's buy-in and you can live with the Fiserv fee structure, FlightCircle is a known quantity.

Comparison FAQ

Wingmint vs FlightCircle details.

How much cheaper is Wingmint than FlightCircle?
The platform line is $1 less per aircraft ($9 vs $10). The real savings are on payment processing. A 4-aircraft, ~200-member club ACH'ing ~$13K/mo in dues pays roughly $156 per month on Wingmint vs roughly $195 to $430 per month on FlightCircle, depending on Fiserv's tiered rate. Wingmint is Stripe ACH at 0.92% capped at $5.75; FlightCircle is Fiserv ACH at 1.09–2.89% plus a $14.95 monthly gateway fee with no per-transaction cap. FlightCircle also requires credit card processing to be enabled alongside ACH — Wingmint lets you run ACH only.
Does FlightCircle have an API?
FlightCircle publishes API documentation at flightcircle.com/apidocs. However, API access is a paid add-on — it is not included on the base plan. Wingmint includes full REST API access on every plan with no add-on fee.
Is FlightCircle partnered with EAA?
Yes. FlightCircle is the official EAA Flying Club software partner and is listed on the EAA Flying Club Resources page with a member discount. This is a real advantage for FlightCircle — EAA endorsement carries trust in the flying club community. Wingmint is not currently an EAA partner.
Does FlightCircle handle TSA FTSP compliance?
FlightCircle has a 'TSA Security Clearance' flag on the Pilot tab that can gate dispatch. This is a manual checkbox set by an admin — it does not include document upload, automated verification, automatic booking enforcement, or expiration tracking. Wingmint enforces the full 49 CFR 1552 workflow: document upload, admin verification, automatic booking block, and expiration warnings.
Why can't I enable ACH-only billing on FlightCircle?
FlightCircle's payment processing through Fiserv requires credit card processing to be enabled alongside ACH — you cannot use ACH alone. This adds the Fiserv credit card processing fee structure on top of the ACH rate. Wingmint member billing is ACH-only, with optional checks when the club allows them.
Can I migrate from FlightCircle to Wingmint?
Yes. Export your member list from FlightCircle as CSV. Wingmint imports it directly; we set up your aircraft and dues with you. Stripe replaces Fiserv for payment processing. Plan on an afternoon for the switch.

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