Softwr

Aviation · head to head

NavLog vs X-Plane 12

N

NavLog

Aviation

Advanced flight navigation and logging system

From
$29.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
X-Plane 12 logo

X-Plane 12

Aviation

Professional flight simulation software

From
$59.99/lifetime
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: NavLog covers Flight logging, X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NavLog and X-Plane 12 actually diverge.

Attributes where NavLog and X-Plane 12 differ
AttributeNavLogX-Plane 12
Starting price$29.99/month$59.99/lifetime
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, WindowsWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded20091995

Identical on both: 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 NavLog

  • Flight logging
  • Navigation tracking
  • Performance analysis
  • Data storage
  • Report generation
  • GPS devices
  • Avionics systems
  • Cloud storage

Only in X-Plane 12

  • Flight physics
  • Global scenery
  • Realistic aircraft
  • Weather simulation
  • ATC system
  • Plugins
  • Add-ons
  • VR headsets

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

NavLog

  • Flight trainingnot X-Plane 12
  • Flight loggingnot X-Plane 12
  • Performance trackingnot X-Plane 12
  • Regulatory compliancenot X-Plane 12

X-Plane 12

  • Flight simulation for private pilots and enthusiastsnot NavLog
  • Procedure practice and aircraft familiarisationnot NavLog

Where each one falls short

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

NavLog

Nothing recorded yet. See the NavLog review.

X-Plane 12

  • Commercial and professional use requires a separate licence at $1,000, against $59.99 for the personal digital download
  • The personal edition therefore cannot be used for paid training or commercial simulation
  • The professional edition is a distinct product rather than an upgrade path

Pricing, plan by plan

NavLog

$29.99/month
  • Basic$29.99/month
    • Flight logging
    • Basic navigation
    • Data storage
  • Professional$79.99/month
    • Advanced navigation
    • Detailed analytics
    • Training reports

X-Plane 12

$59.99/lifetime
  • X-Plane 12$59.99/lifetime
    • Full simulator
    • Global scenery
    • Realistic physics

Which should you pick?

Choose NavLog if

  • You need flight logging.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want navigation tracking.
NavLog review

Choose X-Plane 12 if

  • You need flight physics.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want global scenery.
X-Plane 12 review

Questions people ask

Is NavLog or X-Plane 12 better?
Neither clearly leads. NavLog starts at $29.99/month and X-Plane 12 at $59.99/lifetime, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NavLog or X-Plane 12?
NavLog starts at $29.99/month and X-Plane 12 at $59.99/lifetime.
Does NavLog or X-Plane 12 run on more platforms?
NavLog runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows. X-Plane 12 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
What is NavLog best used for?
NavLog is most often used for flight training, flight logging, performance tracking, regulatory compliance. Of those, flight training and flight logging are not what X-Plane 12 is typically brought in for.
What can NavLog do that X-Plane 12 cannot?
NavLog covers Flight logging, Navigation tracking, Performance analysis, Data storage. X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics, Global scenery, Realistic aircraft, Weather simulation. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

X-Plane 12: How much does X-Plane 12 Personal Edition cost?

X-Plane 12 Personal Edition is priced at $59.99 for digital download, the same price on Steam, or $99.99 for the DVD set.

Source
X-Plane 12: What is the pricing difference for professional use of X-Plane 12?

Professional-use versions are significantly more expensive, ranging from $1,000 for digital downloads to $1,250 for USB keys.

Source
X-Plane 12: How do I activate X-Plane 12 after purchasing the digital download?

When you purchase the digital download edition, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to use and activate X-Plane 12.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on NavLog

More on X-Plane 12

Keep looking

Other head to heads