If price is your main factor, Awesome Golf is the cheapest of the three at around £180 a year. If you want the most realistic graphics and the largest actively-growing course library, GSPro at around £200 a year is the most recommended by serious simulator golfers. If you want built-in game modes and a more polished, ready-to-play package, E6 Connect at £250-£300 a year is the more complete out-of-the-box option.
All three are annual subscriptions, not one-off purchases, which is easy to miss when you’re focused on hardware costs. See our full cost breakdown for how software fits into your total budget.
Quick comparison
| GSPro | E6 Connect | Awesome Golf | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual price (UK) | Around £200/year | £250-£300/year | Around £180/year |
| Strongest at | Realism and course depth | Built-in game modes, polish | Price and simplicity |
| Course library | Large, community-driven, growing quickly | Official licensed courses | Smaller but expanding |
| Best for | Golfers who want the most realistic simulation | Golfers who want a ready-to-play package with games | Budget-conscious buyers who still want real courses |
GSPro: the realism choice
GSPro has built its reputation on graphics quality and course realism, with a course library that grows quickly through an active community of course designers. At around £200 a year it sits in the middle of the three on price, but most serious simulator golfers rate it as the most realistic experience of the three, which is why it’s the software most frequently paired with premium launch monitors like the Foresight GC3 in setup guides.
E6 Connect: the polished all-rounder
E6 Connect costs more, typically £250 to £300 a year, but it comes with a more complete out-of-the-box package: officially licensed courses, built-in mini-games and skills challenges, and a generally more polished interface. Its top APEX tier is built on Unreal Engine 5, which is why it’s the software people usually point to for the sharpest out-of-the-box visuals of the three. If you want something that feels finished on day one rather than something you’ll spend time tweaking, this is the stronger choice.
Awesome Golf: the budget option
At around £180 a year, Awesome Golf is the cheapest of the three while still offering a genuine simulator experience with real courses, not a stripped-down demo. Its course library is smaller than GSPro’s or E6 Connect’s, but it’s actively expanding, and for budget-tier builds it’s the natural pairing with entry launch monitors like the Garmin R10. It’s also the only one of the three that runs on Windows, iOS, and Android, so it’s worth a look if you want a setup a family member could pick up on a tablet without a dedicated gaming PC, or if you want the option of quick practice on a phone between sessions on the full rig.
Which one should you actually buy?
Buy GSPro if: realism and course depth matter most to you, and you’re happy with a more community-driven course library.
Buy E6 Connect if: you want built-in game modes and a polished, ready-to-play package, and you don’t mind paying more for it.
Buy Awesome Golf if: price is your priority and you still want a genuine course-based simulator experience rather than a stripped-down alternative.
Frequently asked questions
Is golf simulator software a one-off purchase or a subscription? All three, GSPro, E6 Connect, and Awesome Golf, are annual subscriptions, typically £180-£300 a year depending on which you choose. Budget for it every year, not just at setup.
Which simulator software has the best graphics? GSPro is generally regarded as the most realistic of the three, with a course library that grows quickly through an active community of designers.
Which simulator software is cheapest? Awesome Golf, at around £180 a year, is the cheapest of the three while still offering real courses rather than a limited demo experience.
Can I switch software later without buying new hardware? Generally yes. Most launch monitors connect to more than one simulator software through standard protocols, so switching software later usually doesn’t require replacing your launch monitor. Check compatibility with your specific unit before assuming this.