Software · head to head
AviaSIM Pro vs Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
AviaSIM Pro
Software
Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform
- From
- $179/session
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Software
Hyper-realistic cloud-based flight simulation
- From
- $9.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AviaSIM Pro limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training; Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 standard Edition is limited to 70 aircraft and 150 airports, versus 95 aircraft and 160 airports in the Premium Deluxe Edition and 125 aircraft in the Aviator Edition
- They diverge on capability: AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AviaSIM Pro and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 actually diverge.
| Attribute | AviaSIM Pro | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $179/session | $9.99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | In-person facility | Windows, Xbox |
| Founded | 2012 | 2020 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in AviaSIM Pro
- High-fidelity flight models
- Real-time weather simulation
- Emergency procedure training
- Multi-crew coordination
- Performance analytics
- Flight deck hardware
- Motion platforms
- LMS systems
Only in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Photogrammetry scenery
- Realistic weather
- Aircraft systems
- Global coverage
- ATC
- Xbox Game Pass
- Azure cloud
- Third-party add-ons
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AviaSIM Pro
- Initial type ratingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Recurrent trainingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Emergency proceduresnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- CRM trainingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Proficiency checksnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Flight trainingnot AviaSIM Pro
- Recreationnot AviaSIM Pro
- VR flyingnot AviaSIM Pro
- Network flyingnot AviaSIM Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AviaSIM Pro
- Limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training
- Locations concentrated in specific cities, limiting accessibility for most potential users
- High session costs may be prohibitive for recreational learners ($179 minimum for 60 minutes)
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Standard Edition is limited to 70 aircraft and 150 airports, versus 95 aircraft and 160 airports in the Premium Deluxe Edition and 125 aircraft in the Aviator Edition
Pricing, plan by plan
AviaSIM Pro
$179/session- Discovery Package$179/60 min session
- Full-size commercial cockpit
- Professional instructor
- 180-degree HD displays
- Pilot Introductory Program$549/240 min session
- Half-day immersion
- Theory and hands-on practice
- Experienced instructor pilots
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
$9.99/month- Game Pass$9.99/month
- Full simulator
- Game Pass included
- Cloud saves
- Standalone$89.99/lifetime
- Full simulator
- Lifetime license
- All updates
Which should you pick?
Choose AviaSIM Pro if
- You need high-fidelity flight models.
- You work on In-person facility.
- You also want real-time weather simulation.
Choose Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 if
- You need photogrammetry scenery.
- You work on Windows, Xbox.
- You also want realistic weather.
Questions people ask
- Is AviaSIM Pro or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 better?
- Neither clearly leads. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AviaSIM Pro or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
- AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at $9.99/month.
- Does AviaSIM Pro or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run on more platforms?
- AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs on Windows, Xbox.
- What is AviaSIM Pro best used for?
- AviaSIM Pro is most often used for initial type rating, recurrent training, emergency procedures, crm training. Of those, initial type rating and recurrent training are not what Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is typically brought in for.
- What can AviaSIM Pro do that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 cannot?
- AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, Realistic weather, Aircraft systems, Global coverage. Both handle Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
AviaSIM Pro: What does an AviaSIM flight experience include?
An AviaSIM session puts you in a full-size commercial aircraft cockpit with 180-degree high-definition displays. You learn how airliners work, handle the controls, and experience takeoff, cruising, and landing under instructor guidance.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: How long are AviaSIM sessions and what are the pricing options?
AviaSIM offers sessions ranging from 60 minutes (Discovery Package at $179) to 240 minutes (Pilot Introductory Program at $549). A Fear of Flying Therapy program with 97% success rate costs $389.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: Where are AviaSIM locations available?
As of 2026, AviaSIM operates in 30+ cities worldwide including Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Orlando, with new openings planned in Raleigh, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: Can multiple people participate in a single AviaSIM session?
Yes. The Duo Package ($219 for 60 minutes) allows two people to share the cockpit experience together, and up to three free observers can watch from the cockpit.
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