Guide · Simulator software
The best golf simulator software
The software is what you actually look at every session, and on some launch monitors it's also the biggest yearly cost. Here's how the main options compare.
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My picks
- Best overall: GSPro ($250/yr). The software most serious home builders end up on. It needs a Windows PC with a decent graphics card.
- Best value: Awesome Golf ($159.99/yr or $349.99 lifetime). Runs on almost anything, including iPad, and the license follows the launch monitor rather than the device.
- Best curated courses: E6 Connect. Carl's Place praises its course quality, though customization isn't as deep as GSPro's.
Software compared
| Software | Price | Platforms | Courses | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSPro | $250/yr | Windows only | 2,500+ community | 31 launch monitors (not SkyTrak officially) |
| Awesome Golf | $159.99/yr or $349.99 lifetime | Windows, Mac, iPad, Android | Not stated | Bushnell, FlightScope, Foresight, Garmin, Rapsodo, Square, Uneekor |
| E6 Connect | Login to see (older: $300–$600/yr) | PC and iOS | 27+ owned (Home) | 18+ launch monitors |
| Trackman | $700–$1,100/yr | Trackman PC | 70 (Home) to all | Trackman only |
| Foresight+ / Premier | Free / $199 / $599 + Course Pass | PC | 111 at launch | Foresight and Bushnell |
| Uneekor Refine/VIEW | Free / $199 / $399 / $599 | Windows | 5–20 | Uneekor only |
The gateway-plan catch
On several launch monitors, GSPro won't connect until you also pay the maker: Uneekor Pro ($199/yr), Rapsodo Core ($199.99/yr) or Foresight+ Gold ($599/yr, which also covers Bushnell). Units that connect to GSPro without one include Square Golf, FlightScope Mevo Gen2, Full Swing KIT and Garmin (through a connector).
Decide the software first
If GSPro is your plan, choose a launch monitor without a gateway plan and you'll save $199–$599 every year. Full breakdown in launch monitor subscription costs.Questions people ask
What is the best golf simulator software?
For most home builds with a Windows PC, GSPro ($250/yr): realistic ball physics, 2,500+ community courses and 31 supported launch monitors. Awesome Golf ($159.99/yr or $349.99 lifetime) is the best value if you want something family-friendly that runs on more devices.
Does GSPro work on a Mac or iPad?
No. GSPro is Windows 10/11 only. Awesome Golf runs on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iPad/iPhone and Android.
How much is E6 Connect?
TruGolf now hides most E6 prices behind a login. Older published tiers were Basic $300/yr and Expanded $600/yr; a home lifetime license for TruGolf APOGEE was $1,000 one-time (sold out).
Keep reading
Sources
Every number on this page comes from one of these 8 pages. We checked them on Oct 27, 2026. Prices change often, so confirm before you buy.
- 1.GSPro · gsprogolf.com
- 2.TruGolf: E6 Connect · trugolf.com
- 3.Awesome Golf: pricing · insights.awesome-golf.com
- 4.Trackman: garage simulator (software pricing) · trackman.com
- 5.PlayBetter: Foresight+ guide 2026 · playbetter.com
- 6.Uneekor: memberships · uneekor.com
- 7.Carl's Place: which software to choose · carlofet.com
- 8.Rapsodo: memberships · rapsodo.com
About the author
Nouman SabirFounder & Editor
Nouman Sabir founded Carry & Spin and edits every page. Nouman reads the makers' manuals and plan pages, retailer listings and owner forums, works out what each setup really costs, and keeps every claim linked to its source. Nouman is a researcher, not a golf pro, and says so.
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