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AMOS vs X-Plane 12

AMOS logo

AMOS

Aviation

Aviation maintenance and engineering management software

From
$50000/year
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

  • Each has a real cost: AMOS pricing is by quote only, with no rate, minimum or named cost driver published; the routes to a price are ordering a brochure or booking a live demo through a contact form; X-Plane 12 commercial and professional use requires a separate licence at $1,000, against $59.99 for the personal digital download
  • They diverge on capability: AMOS covers Maintenance planning, 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 AMOS and X-Plane 12 actually diverge.

Attributes where AMOS and X-Plane 12 differ
AttributeAMOSX-Plane 12
Starting price$50000/year$59.99/lifetime
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded19971995

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 AMOS

  • Maintenance planning
  • Work order management
  • Inventory management
  • Airworthiness tracking
  • Technical records
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Flight operations systems

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.

AMOS

  • Running aircraft maintenance, engineering and logistics for an airline in one systemnot X-Plane 12
  • MRO providers managing maintenance execution across mixed fleetsnot X-Plane 12
  • Configuring maintenance programmes for different operators, fleets and business modelsnot X-Plane 12

X-Plane 12

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

Where each one falls short

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

AMOS

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, minimum or named cost driver published; the routes to a price are ordering a brochure or booking a live demo through a contact form
  • Hosting is a separately named service, AMOScloud Hosting, rather than a standard part of the licence

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

AMOS

$50000/year
  • AMOS Standard$50000/year
    • Maintenance planning
    • Work order management
    • Materials management
  • AMOS Enterprise$100000/year
    • Multi-base operations
    • Advanced analytics
    • API integrations

X-Plane 12

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

Which should you pick?

Choose AMOS if

  • You need maintenance planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want work order management.
AMOS 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 AMOS or X-Plane 12 better?
Neither clearly leads. AMOS starts at $50000/year 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, AMOS or X-Plane 12?
AMOS starts at $50000/year and X-Plane 12 at $59.99/lifetime.
Does AMOS or X-Plane 12 run on more platforms?
AMOS runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. X-Plane 12 runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
What is AMOS best used for?
AMOS is most often used for running aircraft maintenance, engineering and logistics for an airline in one system, mro providers managing maintenance execution across mixed fleets, configuring maintenance programmes for different operators, fleets and business models. Of those, running aircraft maintenance, engineering and logistics for an airline in one system and mro providers managing maintenance execution across mixed fleets are not what X-Plane 12 is typically brought in for.
What can AMOS do that X-Plane 12 cannot?
AMOS covers Maintenance planning, Work order management, Inventory management, Airworthiness tracking. X-Plane 12 covers Flight physics, Global scenery, Realistic aircraft, Weather simulation. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AMOS: Does Swissair Solutions publish AMOS pricing online?

No, AMOS pricing is not disclosed on the website. The site focuses on product features and benefits for aircraft maintenance management.

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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.

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AMOS: How do I get pricing information for AMOS?

To obtain pricing, interested parties can order an AMOS brochure or request a live demo through the contact options on the website.

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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.

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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.

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