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Mid-tierSoftware

TruGolf

E6 Connect

$0+ $300/yr · E6 Connect Basic ($300/yr); Expanded $600/yr

Polished simulation software from TruGolf with approachable interface. Annual subscription tiers: Basic $300/yr (27 courses) and Expanded $600/yr (90 courses). iPad supported with a thinned-out feature set.

Buy from

Who this is for

Honest match per persona.

Good for

  • Recreational Player

    Polished graphics make virtual courses immediately impressive. iPad path is the easiest non-Windows option for casual play.

  • Family Setup

    Approachable interface that non-golfers can navigate; up-to-8-player online multiplayer suits social rounds.

  • Showroom

    Premium visual quality matches the aesthetic of a high-end room.

Not for

  • Cost-Effective Buyer

    Basic is $300/yr, Expanded is $600/yr — both stack worse over 5 years than GSPro's $250/yr. The subscription model means the platform stops working when payments stop.

  • Performance Seeker

    Optimized for visual experience over data depth. Smaller course library than GSPro and reviewers consistently flag E6's lighting as 'lacking contrast' compared to GSPro.

Specifications

The numbers, plainly stated.

Software

Pricing ModelSubscription — Basic $300/yr or Expanded $600/yr
Course Library27 (Basic) or 90 (Expanded) premium courses
PlatformWindows, iPad (limited feature set)
VisualsPolished, approachable

Same category, different tradeoff

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  • GarminBudget
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