# Wingmint vs FlightCircle

> FlightCircle is a $10/aircraft competitor, EAA-partnered. Wingmint is $9/aircraft with lower ACH fees, TSA FTSP enforcement, Keycafe integration, and a public REST API on every plan.

Canonical URL: [https://wingmint.com/vs/flight-circle](https://wingmint.com/vs/flight-circle)

## Head-to-head

| Feature | Wingmint | FlightCircle |
|---|---|---|
| Platform price | $9/aircraft/mo | $10/aircraft/mo |
| ACH processing | 0.92% capped at $5.75 (Stripe) | 1.09–2.89% (Fiserv), $14.95/mo gateway |
| Card processing | 3.34% + 35¢ | ~2.89% + 30¢ via Fiserv |
| Scheduling UX | Per-resource Day Vertical, drag-to-create | Traditional calendar, reports of clunky UX (Pilots of America) |
| TSA FTSP booking enforcement | Yes | No |
| Keycafe SmartBox | Yes | No |
| Public REST API | On every plan | Paid add-on |
| EAA partner | No | Yes |

## Pricing math on 4 aircraft, ~200 members, ~$13K/mo in dues

- **Wingmint:** $36 platform + ~$120 ACH = ~$156/mo.
- **FlightCircle:** $40 platform + $14.95 gateway + ~$143–$376 ACH = ~$198–$431/mo.

## When FlightCircle is the right choice

- You want the EAA partnership discount on membership.
- You're already integrated with FlightCircle and switching isn't worth the migration cost.

## When Wingmint is the right choice

- You want the cheapest ACH in the category.
- You need TSA FTSP enforcement, Keycafe, or API access without paying extra.
- You want a modern calendar that works on a phone.


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