SimToolkitPro (STKP) is the "Swiss Army Knife" of flight simulation. It tries to do everything: flight planning, streaming tools, dispatch... PilotLeague does one thing perfectly: Flight Analytics & Scoring.
PilotLeague vs SimToolkitPro
Speed vs Complexity
📊 Feature Comparison
| Feature | PilotLeague | SimToolkitPro |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Landing Scoring | ✅ (6 criteria) | ✅ (Basic) |
| Leaderboards | ✅ (Global) | ❌ |
| Gamification | ✅ (XP, Badges) | ❌ |
| Web-based | ✅ (Zero install) | ❌ |
| EFB Features | ❌ | ✅ (Full EFB) |
| SimBrief Integration | ✅ (Basic) | ✅ (Advanced) |
| Plugin Ecosystem | ❌ | ✅ (Extensive) |
| Free Tier | ✅ | ✅ |
⚡ The "Bloatware" Problem
STKP is an amazing project, but it has become heavy. It's a large desktop application that consumes RAM and CPU cycles that your simulator needs.
PilotLeague is designed differently:
- Lightweight: A tiny connector (<5MB) sends data to the cloud.
- Cloud-Processed: All calculations happen on our servers, not your PC.
- FPS Friendly: Designed to have ZERO impact on MSFS performance.
🤔 Final Verdict
✅ Choose PilotLeague if...
- You want Landing Scores and Leaderboards
- You want a modern, fast experience
- You care about improving your piloting skills
- You want zero FPS impact on your simulator
Choose SimToolkitPro if...
- You need a full EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) on a second monitor
- You need built-in SimBrief dispatching inside the app
- You want extensive customization through plugins
- You're already invested in the STKP ecosystem
💡 Pro Tip: Use Both!
You can actually use both! Use SimToolkitPro for planning and EFB features, and PilotLeague for the official scoring and leaderboards. They don't conflict.
❓ FAQ
Which has better landing analysis?
PilotLeague offers more detailed landing scoring with 6 criteria (V/S, G-Force, TDZ, Centerline, Bank, Crab). STKP provides basic landing feedback.
Does STKP affect FPS more than PilotLeague?
STKP is a larger desktop application that uses more system resources. PilotLeague's connector is lightweight (<5MB) and cloud-processed, designed for zero FPS impact.