Subscriptions have crept into almost every launch monitor. Some lock simulator courses, some lock measured spin, and some lock club data you might assume came with the device. These are the units that let you keep every number without a yearly bill.
Our picks at a glance
- Best overallFlightScope Mevo Gen2$1,299
- Best premiumFull Swing KIT$4,999
- Best pay-as-you-goSquare Omni$1,599.99
- Best built-inTrackman iO$13,995
FlightScope Mevo Gen2
- Price
- $1,299
- Technology
- Radar + camera
- Room depth
- About 16 ft
- Use
- Indoor and outdoor
- Plan
- None required
The Mevo Gen2 shows all 18 of its data points without a plan and includes eight E6 courses. An optional one-time Pro Package adds more features, but nothing is held back on a yearly basis.
What we like
- Nothing yearly
- Courses included
What to know
- Needs about 16 ft indoors
Full Swing KIT
- Price
- $4,999
- Technology
- Dual-mode radar + camera
- Room depth
- About 16 ft
- Use
- Indoor and outdoor
- Plan
- None to see your numbers
The KIT shows every number with no plan. If you want video storage or E6 courses, those cost extra, but your data never does.
What we like
- Tour-level data, free to view
What to know
- $4,999
- Courses cost extra
Square Omni
- Price
- $1,599.99
- Technology
- Four-camera photometric
- Room depth
- About 10 ft
- Use
- Indoor and outdoor
- Plan
- Pay-per-use course credits
Square uses course credits instead of a yearly plan, so you pay for the rounds you play. Practice data is free.
What we like
- No yearly fee
- Pay only for rounds
What to know
- Credits add up if you play a lot
Trackman iO
- Price
- $13,995
- Technology
- Ceiling-mounted radar + camera
- Room depth
- About 12 ft
- Use
- Indoor only
- Plan
- Software included
Trackman includes its Performance Studio software with every iO. The cost is up front: $13,995 for Home, $23,995 for Home Complete.
What we like
- Software included
What to know
- Very high upfront price
What the others charge
| Model | Plan | Yearly cost | What it unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin Approach R10 | Garmin Golf membership | $99.99 | Home Tee Hero simulator courses |
| Rapsodo MLM2PRO | Core / Studios | $199.99 / $399.99 | Measured spin, club path, attack angle, simulator |
| SkyTrak ST MAX | Essential | $99.99 | Course play |
| Bushnell Launch Pro | Silver / Gold | $199 / $499 | Simulator play; Gold unlocks everything |
| Garmin Approach R50 | Garmin Golf membership | $99.99 | Courses |
See our subscription guide for three-year costs.
Questions
Can I use a launch monitor without paying for the plan?
Usually yes, but with less data. Most units still show basic ball data without a plan. What you lose varies: courses, spin, club data or video.
Is a one-time cost better than a subscription?
Over three years or more, usually. A $199.99 yearly plan adds about $600 in three years.
