Golf Simulator Cost: What Each Part Costs, With a Build Calculator
A home simulator is six purchases: launch monitor, software, screen, mat, projector and computer. Here is what each one costs right now, what the subscriptions add, and a calculator to price your own build.
A golf simulator costs from about $950 for a launch monitor, net and mat with no projector, to about $2,900 to $4,800 for a full projector setup built from parts or bought as a package, and $10,000 or more for premium builds. Then add plans and software: $0 to about $850 a year depending on the launch monitor and program. Prices below were read on retailer and maker sites on October 25, 2026, and many are sale prices.
| The call | The pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Package · from $2,995 | PlayBetter SimStudio with SkyTrak+ | Price → |
| Package · from $3,998.99 | Rain or Shine SwingBay packages | Price → |
| Maker package · $4,195 | SkyTrak ST MAX Standard Studio | Price → |
| Maker package · $4,798 | FlightScope Mevo Gen2 + SwingBay bundle | Price → |
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Golf simulator cost depends far more on which parts you choose than on any one brand. The launch monitor gets the attention, but a screen, enclosure, mat and projector often cost more than the monitor itself, and the yearly plans many launch monitors need for simulator software can add up over three years to more than the hardware.
The calculator below prices a build part by part from current listings. Pick a starting point, then swap any part. Setting up in a backyard, on a patio or in an open garage instead? Outdoor golf simulator covers which launch monitors and nets their makers rate for outdoor use.
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Prices were read on October 25, 2026 at Garmin, Rapsodo, FlightScope, SkyTrak, Uneekor, Bushnell, GSPro, TruGolf, Awesome Golf, Spornia, Carl's Place, Shop Indoor Golf and Rain or Shine Golf, and many were sale prices. Yearly costs are the plan or software each setup needs to run simulator courses as described; check the maker's page before you buy. Tax, shipping and installation are not included.
The rangesWhat simulator retailers say it costs
Specialist retailers publish their own ranges, and they are broadly consistent with the calculator:
- Carl's Place says a realistic simulator "costs between $3,000 and $20,000+," with budget builds at $3,000 to $7,000 and high-end builds at $10,000 to $20,000.
- Rain or Shine Golf puts entry packages at $2,000 to $4,000, mid-range at $5,000 to $10,000 and premium at $10,000 to $25,000 or more, with software at $200 to $1,200 a year.
- Shop Indoor Golf titles its guide "$2,000 to $70,000," with basic setups under $2,500.
The spread is that wide because the launch monitor alone runs from $499.99 to $4,999.99 in our list, and well beyond at the top of the market.
Part 1Launch monitors and their yearly plans
Check the plan before the price. Several launch monitors need a paid plan to connect to simulator software such as GSPro or E6.
| Launch monitor | Price | Plan for simulator use |
|---|---|---|
| Garmin Approach R10 | $499.99 | Garmin Golf optional, $99.99/yr |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | $549.99 (sale, list $699.99) | Core $199.99/yr for partner apps (21-day trial) |
| FlightScope Mevo+ | $1,099 (sale, list $2,299) | None needed; 12 E6 Connect courses included |
| SkyTrak ST MAX | $1,695 (sale, list $2,995) | Core FS $299.99/yr, first year included |
| Uneekor EYE MINI LITE | $1,999 | Pro $199/yr for third-party software |
| Bushnell Launch Pro | $2,999.99 | Gold $599/yr to use GSPro |
| Garmin Approach R50 | $4,999.99 | Garmin Golf optional; built-in 10″ screen |
For what each one measures and how much room it needs, see launch monitors under $500 and buying a used launch monitor.
Part 2Simulator software
| Software | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GSPro | $250/yr | Windows PC only |
| E6 (TruGolf) | Improve $150, Play $300, Enjoy $450 per year | Plans differ by course access |
| Awesome Golf | $159.99/yr or $349.99 lifetime | Licence tied to the launch monitor |
Parts 3 to 5Screens, mats and projectors
| Part | Example | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Net only | Spornia SPG-7 | $349.99 |
| Enclosure kit + screen | Carl's Place DIY kit | From $999.95 |
| Enclosure kit + screen | SIG8 / SIG10 / SIG12 | $1,799.99 / $1,999.99 / $2,499.99 (on sale for $1,439.99 to $1,999.99 on October 25) |
| Enclosure kit + screen | Rain or Shine SwingBay | $1,999 (sale) |
| Hitting mat | Hitting strip to SwingTurf 4′ x 4′ | $99 to $399 |
| Hitting mat | SIGPRO Softy LITE 4′ x 7′ / Softy 4′ x 10′ | $839.99 / $1,199.99 |
| Hitting mat | Fiberbuilt Studio 4′ x 7′ | $1,249 |
| Short-throw projector | Optoma ZW350ST / BenQ TH671ST | $909 / $949 |
| Short-throw projector | Optoma GT2000HDR / BenQ AH500ST | $1,199 / $1,999 |
| 4K short-throw projector | BenQ TK710STi | $2,199 |
Do not skimp on the mat. A thin mat can hide fat shots that real turf would punish and is harder on your joints, which is why the better mats cost as much as a projector.
Over three years, the plans and software can cost more than the launch monitor.
The other routeComplete packages vs buying parts
Packages bundle an enclosure, screen, mat and projector, often with a launch monitor. They save time and are not always more expensive than parts. A few examples, as listed on October 25, 2026:
PlayBetter SimStudio with SkyTrak+
PlayBetter's SimStudio packages include an enclosure, impact screen, side barriers, mats and a projector, and the version with a SkyTrak+ started at $2,995 on its listing. It also builds the same studio around the Garmin R10 ($3,694.99), Rapsodo MLM2PRO ($3,744.99) and SkyTrak ST MAX ($4,695). Add the launch monitor's plan and any software.
Rain or Shine SwingBay packages
The SwingBay enclosure, screen, mat and projector, sold with a choice of launch monitor: from $3,998.99 with a Garmin R10, $4,048 with a Rapsodo MLM2PRO, $4,749 with a FlightScope Mevo Gen2 and $5,349 with a SkyTrak ST MAX. The enclosure alone was $1,999 on sale.
SkyTrak ST MAX Standard Studio
SkyTrak's own studio around the ST MAX, with an Optoma ZW350ST projector in the standard version at $4,195. The Premium starts at $4,695 and the Ultimate at $5,195, which adds a GT2300HDR projector, putting turf and a case. No computer is included, and the ST MAX includes its first year of the Core FS plan.
FlightScope Mevo Gen2 + SwingBay bundle
FlightScope's bundle pairs the Mevo Gen2 with a SwingBay enclosure, screen, mat and an Optoma ZW350ST projector, plus eight E6 courses, for $4,798 (list $6,825). FlightScope also sells the SwingBay package without a launch monitor for $3,499, useful if you already own one.
Easy to missThe costs that are not in the box
- A computer. GSPro runs on Windows only. Its minimum is a "GTX 3060" class graphics card (as written on its site) and 16 GB of RAM for 1080p; it recommends an RTX 3070 or 3060 Ti. E6's 2026 minimum is an RTX 3060 12 GB, an Intel i7 10th gen and 24 GB of RAM. Some setups run on a phone or tablet instead; check your launch monitor's app.
- The room. Bushnell's 8-foot enclosure needs an 8-foot ceiling, 10 feet of width and 18 feet of depth. FlightScope recommends at least 12 feet wide, 9 feet high and 15 feet long for its SwingBay. Measure first with our room dimension guide, or see building a simulator shed.
- Plans after the trial. Free trials end. Rapsodo includes a 21-day Core trial and SkyTrak a first year with the ST MAX; budget for the second year.
- Tax, shipping and installation. Large enclosures ship as freight, and mounting a projector may mean an electrician for a ceiling outlet.
The Last Word
Decide what you want the simulator to do before you price it. If you want numbers and practice, a launch monitor, net and good mat cost about $1,000. If you want to play courses on a big screen, plan on about $3,000 to $5,000 for a sensible build or package, plus the yearly plans. Price three years, not just the box, and measure your room before anything else.
FAQQuick answers
How much does a golf simulator cost?
From about $950 for a launch monitor, net and mat, to about $2,900 to $4,800 for a projector setup built from parts or bought as a package, and $10,000 or more for premium builds, at October 2026 prices. Specialist retailers quote similar ranges: Carl's Place says $3,000 to $20,000 or more for a realistic setup.
What is the cheapest way to build a golf simulator?
A budget launch monitor such as the Garmin Approach R10 ($499.99), a net ($349.99 for a Spornia SPG-7), a basic mat and app-based software such as Awesome Golf ($159.99 a year) comes to about $950 up front. Adding an enclosure, screen and short-throw projector takes a parts build to roughly $2,900.
Do golf simulators need a subscription?
Many do. Rapsodo's MLM2PRO needs Core ($199.99 a year) for partner apps, Bushnell's Launch Pro needs Gold ($599 a year) for GSPro, and Uneekor needs Pro ($199 a year) for third-party software. GSPro itself is $250 a year. FlightScope's Mevo+ includes 12 E6 courses with no plan required.
Is a golf simulator package cheaper than buying parts?
Sometimes. PlayBetter's SimStudio with a SkyTrak+ started at $2,995, and Rain or Shine's SwingBay package with a Garmin R10 at $3,998.99, which is close to the same parts bought separately. Packages save matching work; parts let you spend where it matters to you, usually the mat and launch monitor.
Do I need a gaming PC for a golf simulator?
For GSPro or E6, yes: GSPro is Windows only and recommends an RTX 3070 or 3060 Ti class graphics card. Some launch monitors run their own simulator apps on a phone or tablet, and the Garmin R50 has a built-in screen.
How much space do I need?
Makers' minimums vary: Bushnell's 8-foot enclosure needs an 8-foot ceiling, 10 feet of width and 18 feet of depth, and FlightScope recommends 12 by 9 by 15 feet for its SwingBay. Our room dimension guide covers each launch monitor.