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Head-to-head · Crew Scheduling Software

AIMS vs HASTUS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score AIMS #2 in Crew Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit AIMS
HASTUS #7 in Crew Scheduling Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit GIRO

AIMS leads on 0 checks, HASTUS on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAIMS · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresHASTUS · 7 of 7

AIMS scores higher on our rubric for crew scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

AIMS is the better fit for airlines needing comprehensive crew operations. HASTUS is the better fit for transit operators planning duties and rosters.

  • AIMS fits best

    Airlines needing comprehensive crew operations

  • HASTUS fits best

    Transit operators planning duties and rosters

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Side by side

Feature AIMS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ HASTUS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Crew Scheduling Software #7 in Crew Scheduling Software
Best for Airlines needing comprehensive crew operations Transit operators planning duties and rosters
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone Email, Phone, Tickets
Integrations 6 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AIMS 6/7 · HASTUS 7/7
Duty-time rules ✓ ✓
Qualification tracking ✓ ✓
Fatigue management ✓ ✓
Mobile access ✓ ✓
Trip assignment ✓ ✓
Availability management ✓ ✓
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Covers pairing, assignment, legality, training, leave, fatigue, and costing
  • Supports cloud hosting or airline-managed self-hosted deployment
  • Connects with OAG Flight Guide, CARI-6, EPCARD, PCAIRE, SITA, and ARINC
  • Optimizes vehicle and crew schedules across road and rail operations
  • Connects with AVL, APC, ticketing, HR, payroll, and passenger systems
  • Covers rosters, dispatch, leave, assignments, and employee self-service
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales contact and RFI process
  • The wider suite may exceed the needs of narrowly focused schedulers
  • Mobile apps apply to selected workflows rather than the full product
  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of smaller operators
  • Its focus is public transportation rather than general workforce scheduling
Our verdict

AIMS is an airline software suite for passenger, cargo, charter, business jet, and helicopter operators. Its crew-management scope spans long-term and short-term planning, crew pairings, schedule generation, manual and automatic…

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HASTUS is an integrated scheduling and operations suite for bus, metro, tram, and passenger rail services. GIRO Inc. positions it for public transport agencies and operators managing complex services across road and rail networks. The…

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  1. AIMSCrew Scheduling Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. HASTUSCrew Scheduling Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AIMS — where it wins

    • Covers pairing, assignment, legality, training, leave, fatigue, and costing
    • Supports cloud hosting or airline-managed self-hosted deployment
    • Connects with OAG Flight Guide, CARI-6, EPCARD, PCAIRE, SITA, and ARINC

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales contact and RFI process
    • The wider suite may exceed the needs of narrowly focused schedulers
    • Mobile apps apply to selected workflows rather than the full product
  • HASTUS — where it wins

    • Optimizes vehicle and crew schedules across road and rail operations
    • Connects with AVL, APC, ticketing, HR, payroll, and passenger systems
    • Covers rosters, dispatch, leave, assignments, and employee self-service

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales
    • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of smaller operators
    • Its focus is public transportation rather than general workforce scheduling
  • AIMS9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad airline crew-operations suite for planning, compliance, records, and self-service.

    Visit AIMSFull verdict →
  • HASTUS8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A wide-ranging transit suite for coordinating vehicles, crews, rosters, and daily operations.

    Visit GIROFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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