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FltPlan Go vs Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

FltPlan Go logo

FltPlan Go

Aviation & Aerospace

Integrated flight planning and filing platform

From
Free
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

  • Only FltPlan Go has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FltPlan Go fltPlan Go is described by the vendor as a free app, with no in app pricing tiers published on the marketing site; 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: FltPlan Go covers Flight planning, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FltPlan Go and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 actually diverge.

Attributes where FltPlan Go and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 differ
AttributeFltPlan GoMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Xbox
Founded20022020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 FltPlan Go

  • Flight planning
  • Route optimization
  • Flight filing
  • Real-time tracking
  • Weight and balance
  • ATC systems
  • Flight tracking
  • 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

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

FltPlan Go

  • Flight planningnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Flight filingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Flight trackingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Operations managementnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

  • Flight trainingnot FltPlan Go
  • Recreationnot FltPlan Go
  • VR flyingnot FltPlan Go
  • Network flyingnot FltPlan Go

Where each one falls short

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

FltPlan Go

  • FltPlan Go is described by the vendor as a free app, with no in app pricing tiers published on the marketing site

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

FltPlan Go

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic flight planning
    • Route optimization
    • Limited filing
  • Premium$49.99/month
    • Advanced planning
    • Unlimited filing
    • Real-time tracking

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 FltPlan Go if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want route optimization.
FltPlan Go 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 FltPlan Go or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 better?
Neither clearly leads. FltPlan Go starts at Free 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, FltPlan Go or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
FltPlan Go has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FltPlan Go and $9.99/month for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Does FltPlan Go or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run on more platforms?
FltPlan Go runs on Web, Ios, Android. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs on Windows, Xbox.
Can I use FltPlan Go for free?
Yes. FltPlan Go has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month.
What is FltPlan Go best used for?
FltPlan Go is most often used for flight planning, flight filing, flight tracking, operations management. Of those, flight planning and flight filing are not what Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is typically brought in for.
What can FltPlan Go do that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 cannot?
FltPlan Go covers Flight planning, Route optimization, Flight filing, Real-time tracking. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, Realistic weather, Aircraft systems, Global coverage.
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