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EFB Pro vs Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Aviation & Aerospace

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 logo

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Aviation & Aerospace

Hyper-realistic cloud-based flight simulation

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: EFB Pro aircraft type support is limited to a published list on CAVU's own site; adding a new aircraft type requires contacting CAVU directly rather than self-service configuration; 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: EFB Pro covers Flight planning, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EFB Pro and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 actually diverge.

Attributes where EFB Pro and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 differ
AttributeEFB ProMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024
Starting price$149.99/month$9.99/month
PlatformsIos, Android, WindowsWindows, Xbox
Founded20102020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation & Aerospace).

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 EFB Pro

  • Flight planning
  • Weight and balance
  • Performance planning
  • Aeronautical charts
  • In-flight management
  • FMS systems
  • Dispatch systems
  • Weather services

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.

EFB Pro

  • Commercial operationsnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Crew trainingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Flight performancenot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Dispatch coordinationnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

  • Flight trainingnot EFB Pro
  • Recreationnot EFB Pro
  • VR flyingnot EFB Pro
  • Network flyingnot EFB Pro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

EFB Pro

  • Aircraft type support is limited to a published list on CAVU's own site; adding a new aircraft type requires contacting CAVU directly rather than self-service configuration
  • Requires iOS 15.6 or later, per the App Store listing

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

EFB Pro

$149.99/month
  • Standard$149.99/month
    • Flight planning
    • Charts access
    • Weight and balance
  • Enterprise$299.99/month
    • All Standard features
    • Crew training
    • Custom integrations

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 EFB Pro if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want weight and balance.
EFB Pro review

Choose Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 if

  • You need photogrammetry scenery.
  • You work on Windows, Xbox.
  • You also want realistic weather.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 review

Questions people ask

Is EFB Pro or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 better?
Neither clearly leads. EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month 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, EFB Pro or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
EFB Pro starts at $149.99/month and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at $9.99/month.
Does EFB Pro or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run on more platforms?
EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs on Windows, Xbox.
What is EFB Pro best used for?
EFB Pro is most often used for commercial operations, crew training, flight performance, dispatch coordination. Of those, commercial operations and crew training are not what Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is typically brought in for.
What can EFB Pro do that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 cannot?
EFB Pro covers Flight planning, Weight and balance, Performance planning, Aeronautical charts. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, Realistic weather, Aircraft systems, Global coverage. Both handle Windows support.
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