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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 vs EFB Pro

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Software

Hyper-realistic cloud-based flight simulation

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EFB Pro logo

EFB Pro

Software

Electronic Flight Bag for professional aviation operations

From
$149.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; 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
  • They diverge on capability: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, EFB Pro covers Flight planning.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and EFB Pro differ
AttributeMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024EFB Pro
Starting price$9.99/month$149.99/month
PlatformsWindows, XboxIos, Android, Windows
Founded20202010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

  • Photogrammetry scenery
  • Realistic weather
  • Aircraft systems
  • Global coverage
  • ATC
  • Xbox Game Pass
  • Azure cloud
  • Third-party add-ons

Only in EFB Pro

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

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 EFB Pro
  • Recreationnot EFB Pro
  • VR flyingnot EFB Pro
  • Network flyingnot EFB Pro

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

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

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

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

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

Which should you pick?

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

Choose EFB Pro if

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

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or EFB Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month and EFB Pro at $149.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or EFB Pro?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month and EFB Pro at $149.99/month.
Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or EFB Pro run on more platforms?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs on Windows, Xbox. EFB Pro runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
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 EFB Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 do that EFB Pro cannot?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, Realistic weather, Aircraft systems, Global coverage. EFB Pro covers Flight planning, Weight and balance, Performance planning, Aeronautical charts. Both handle Windows support.
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