Aviation & Aerospace · head to head
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 vs AviaSIM Pro
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Aviation & Aerospace
Hyper-realistic cloud-based flight simulation
- From
- $9.99/month
- Rated
- -
AviaSIM Pro
Aviation & Aerospace
Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform
- From
- $179/session
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; AviaSIM Pro limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and AviaSIM Pro actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | AviaSIM Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/month | $179/session |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Windows, Xbox | In-person facility |
| Founded | 2020 | 2012 |
Identical on both: 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Photogrammetry scenery
- Realistic weather
- Aircraft systems
- Global coverage
- ATC
- Xbox Game Pass
- Azure cloud
- Third-party add-ons
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
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Flight trainingnot AviaSIM Pro
- Recreationnot AviaSIM Pro
- VR flyingnot AviaSIM Pro
- Network flyingnot AviaSIM Pro
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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)
Pricing, plan by plan
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
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 if
- You need photogrammetry scenery.
- You work on Windows, Xbox.
- You also want realistic weather.
Choose AviaSIM Pro if
- You need high-fidelity flight models.
- You work on In-person facility.
- You also want real-time weather simulation.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or AviaSIM Pro better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month and AviaSIM Pro at $179/session, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or AviaSIM Pro?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month and AviaSIM Pro at $179/session.
- Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or AviaSIM Pro run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs on Windows, Xbox. AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility.
- What is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 best used for?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is most often used for flight training, recreation, vr flying, network flying. Of those, flight training and recreation are not what AviaSIM Pro is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 do that AviaSIM Pro cannot?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, Realistic weather, Aircraft systems, Global coverage. AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. 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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