Aerotrac vs EmpowerMX

Aerotrac8.4Visit EmpowerMX7.3Visit

Higher score Aerotrac #3 in Aviation Maintenance Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact Tracware

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EmpowerMX #5 in Aviation Maintenance Software 7.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit EmpowerMX

• Aerotrac fits best

  Maintenance teams managing parts and job cards

• EmpowerMX fits best

  Teams seeking core maintenance and inventory functions

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Side by side

Feature	Aerotrac 8.4/10 Visit ↗	EmpowerMX 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	7.3
Ranking	#3 in Aviation Maintenance Software	#5 in Aviation Maintenance Software
Best for	Maintenance teams managing parts and job cards	Teams seeking core maintenance and inventory functions
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted, Browser extension, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Windows, Web, iOS, Android	Web
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Aerotrac 4/4 · EmpowerMX 4/4
Maintenance tracking	✓	✓
Work order management	✓	✓
Parts inventory	✓	✓
Airworthiness records	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile access	App	Not published
Aircraft limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Tracks maintenance status, inspection history, and forecasts Connects work packs and task cards with task traceability Combines multi-warehouse stock control with purchasing workflows	Scheduled maintenance, aircraft status and component status tracking Work orders, maintenance records, and compliance documentation Parts and inventory control for aviation maintenance operations
Cons	Pricing requires contacting Tracware or booking a demo Core installation uses a company server and client PCs Web and mobile workflows are described as related applications	Pricing requires a contact-sales process Web is the listed platform Scope centers on core maintenance and inventory workflows
Our verdict	Aerotrac is aviation process-control software for aircraft maintenance organizations, CAMOs, airlines, operators, engine and component MROs, manufacturers, and parts traders. Its maintenance workflows cover aircraft status, inspection… Read the review →	EmpowerMX is a cloud-deployed aviation maintenance management system for aircraft operators, maintenance organizations and flight departments. It brings scheduled maintenance tracking, aircraft and component status management, work orders,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Aerotrac — where it wins

  • Tracks maintenance status, inspection history, and forecasts
  • Connects work packs and task cards with task traceability
  • Combines multi-warehouse stock control with purchasing workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting Tracware or booking a demo
  • Core installation uses a company server and client PCs
  • Web and mobile workflows are described as related applications

• EmpowerMX — where it wins

  • Scheduled maintenance, aircraft status and component status tracking
  • Work orders, maintenance records, and compliance documentation
  • Parts and inventory control for aviation maintenance operations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
  • Web is the listed platform
  • Scope centers on core maintenance and inventory workflows

• Aerotrac8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Aviation maintenance suite linking job-card traceability with parts and component control.

  Contact TracwareFull verdict →
• EmpowerMX7.3/10 · Pricing on request

  Core aviation maintenance tracking, records, work orders and inventory in a cloud web system.

  Visit EmpowerMXFull verdict →