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Boeing Aviator vs Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Boeing Aviator logo

Boeing Aviator

Aviation

Boeing flight planning and pilot information system

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 logo

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Aviation

Hyper-realistic cloud-based flight simulation

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boeing Aviator no published pricing; requires contacting sales for quotes; Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pricing not disclosed on vendor site; available only through external retailers
  • They diverge on capability: Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boeing Aviator and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 actually diverge.

Attributes where Boeing Aviator and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 differ
AttributeBoeing AviatorMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWindows, Xbox
Founded19162020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

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 Boeing Aviator

  • Flight planning
  • Aircraft performance
  • Weather integration
  • Weight and balance
  • Route optimization
  • Boeing avionics
  • FMS 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

What people use each for

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

Boeing Aviator

  • Flight planningnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Pre-flight briefingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Performance datanot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
  • Weather analysisnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

  • Flight trainingnot Boeing Aviator
  • Recreationnot Boeing Aviator
  • VR flyingnot Boeing Aviator
  • Network flyingnot Boeing Aviator

Where each one falls short

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

Boeing Aviator

  • No published pricing; requires contacting sales for quotes
  • Pricing not disclosed on public product page

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

  • Pricing not disclosed on vendor site; available only through external retailers
  • Multiple editions without published pricing comparison

Pricing, plan by plan

Boeing Aviator

Free
  • Boeing AviatorFree
    • Flight planning
    • Aircraft data
    • Weather

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 Boeing Aviator if

  • You need flight planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want aircraft performance.
Boeing Aviator 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 Boeing Aviator or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 better?
Neither clearly leads. Boeing Aviator 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, Boeing Aviator or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Boeing Aviator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Boeing Aviator and $9.99/month for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Does Boeing Aviator or Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 run on more platforms?
Boeing Aviator runs on Ios, Android, Web. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs on Windows, Xbox.
Can I use Boeing Aviator for free?
Yes. Boeing Aviator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month.
What is Boeing Aviator best used for?
Boeing Aviator is most often used for flight planning, pre-flight briefing, performance data, weather analysis. Of those, flight planning and pre-flight briefing are not what Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is typically brought in for.
What can Boeing Aviator do that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 cannot?
Boeing Aviator covers Flight planning, Aircraft performance, Weather integration, Weight and balance. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, Realistic weather, Aircraft systems, Global coverage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Boeing Aviator: Does Jeppesen publish pricing for Aviator?

No, Jeppesen does not publish specific pricing for Aviator on their website and requires customers to contact sales for custom quotes.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: What editions of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are available?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available in four editions: Standard (70 aircraft, 150 airports), Deluxe (80 aircraft, 155 airports), Premium Deluxe (95 aircraft, 160 airports), and Aviator (125 aircraft, 160 airports, includes 30 Microsoft-published marketplace aircraft).

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Boeing Aviator: What is Aviator pricing based on?

Aviator is offered as a configurable suite of EFB solutions, with pricing determined through direct sales consultation based on module selection and integration requirements.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Where can I purchase Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available on Microsoft Store, Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Game Pass. Pricing is not listed on the official website; customers must check these retailers for current prices.

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