Comparisons
Why Altitude stands apart from the usual suspects.
The Problem With Other Crew Centers
Most crew centers feel the same: a couple of templates, some basic flight logging, and not much else.
Look closer and the issues show — closed systems, rigid defaults, and little control.
Altitude flips that script. It’s open, flexible, and fully yours. Here’s how it stacks up:
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Altitude | Atlas | Flare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-source & self-hostable | ✅ Yours to own | ❌ Locked-in SaaS | ✅ But poor docs |
| Discord Bot | ✅ Built-in, fully integrated | ❌ None | ❌ None |
| Automated emails | ✅ Out of the box | ❌ None | ❌ None |
| Events system | ✅ Smart + flexible | Basic only | Standard only |
| Customization | ✅ Unlimited | Basic theming | ✅ But limited |
Self-Hosting Isn’t Scary
Maybe you’re thinking:
“Self-hosting sounds complicated.”
It’s not. Altitude runs on a $6/month server with one install command.
No Linux magic, no 3 AM config headaches.
Setup takes under 20 minutes. And unlike SaaS platforms, once it’s running, it’s yours. No rent, no lock-in, no sudden shutdowns.
Why It Matters
- Ownership. Your airline, your data. No gatekeepers.
- Community-first. Discord integration is built-in, not bolted on.
- Automation. Stop chasing people with reminders — Altitude handles it.
- Events done right. Reminders, gate assignments, the works.
- Full control. Colors, branding, workflows — shape it however you like.
Bottom line: Altitude gives you the control and freedom that closed platforms can’t.
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