X-Plane Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to X-Plane for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is FlightGear, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to X-Plane and five of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to X-Plane are Aerofly FS Flight Simulator, Extreme Landings, SimplePlanes and Wizzsim.com Flight Simulator Freeware.

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  1. FlightGear icon
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    The FlightGear flight simulator project is an open-source, multi-platform, cooperative flight simulator development project. It also simulates space flight in Earth's orbit.

    18 FlightGear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. Aerofly FS is a one of the most sophisticated Flight Simulators suitable for beginner and professional flight sim pilots alike. Explore the world of flying with extremely detailed and accurately simulated airliners, fully interactive 3D cockpits and realistic aircraft systems.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • Android
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch
    • SteamVR
    • SteamOS
     
  3. Take full control. Test your piloting skills and handle the most critical flight conditions known to man.

    Cope with emergencies and incidents inspired by real life scenarios in a climactic adrenaline rush. Start each engine individually, navigate between the equipment dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  4. SimplePlanes icon
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    Bring all of the imaginative aircraft you've had in your head to life. Snap parts together to build your airplane's body. Place engines to add thrust. Design the wings and then strap yourself into the pilot's seat and see how it flies.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  5. Flight Simulator Freeware downloads for MSFS, FSX, FS2004 to FS98, Prepar3D and X-Plane. Freeware Software plus all the latest flight sim news.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Microsoft Flight Simulator
     
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