Aviation · head to head
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 vs NavLog

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Aviation
Hyper-realistic cloud-based flight simulation
- From
- $9.99/month
- Rated
- -
NavLog
Aviation
Advanced flight navigation and logging system
- From
- $29.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, NavLog covers Flight logging.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and NavLog actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | NavLog |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/month | $29.99/month |
| Platforms | Windows, Xbox | Web, Ios, Android, Windows |
| Founded | 2020 | 2009 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Photogrammetry scenery
- Realistic weather
- Aircraft systems
- Global coverage
- ATC
- Xbox Game Pass
- Azure cloud
- Third-party add-ons
Only in NavLog
- Flight logging
- Navigation tracking
- Performance analysis
- Data storage
- Report generation
- GPS devices
- Avionics systems
- Cloud storage
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 training
- Recreationnot NavLog
- VR flyingnot NavLog
- Network flyingnot NavLog
NavLog
- Flight training
- Flight loggingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Performance trackingnot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Regulatory compliancenot Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Both are used for flight training, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Pricing not disclosed on vendor site; available only through external retailers
- Multiple editions without published pricing comparison
NavLog
Nothing recorded yet. See the NavLog review.
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
NavLog
$29.99/month- Basic$29.99/month
- Flight logging
- Basic navigation
- Data storage
- Professional$79.99/month
- Advanced navigation
- Detailed analytics
- Training reports
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 NavLog if
- You need flight logging.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
- You also want navigation tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or NavLog better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month and NavLog at $29.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or NavLog?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 starts at $9.99/month and NavLog at $29.99/month.
- Does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 or NavLog run on more platforms?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 runs on Windows, Xbox. NavLog runs on Web, 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, recreation and vr flying are not what NavLog is typically brought in for.
- What can Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 do that NavLog cannot?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 covers Photogrammetry scenery, Realistic weather, Aircraft systems, Global coverage. NavLog covers Flight logging, Navigation tracking, Performance analysis, Data storage. Both handle Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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).
SourceMicrosoft 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.
SourceRelated pages
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