CompareHome vs commercial: what changes, what it costs
The short answer: a home simulator is built for one household and can start under $200 for the launch monitor alone. A commercial bay is built for strangers all day, so it uses sturdier launch monitors (the cheapest commercial-grade unit we track is $5,999), heavier screens and turf, venue software licences and professional install.
Prices from our catalog, checked October 1, 2026.
Cost breakdown
Typical part prices, home vs commercial
Median lowest-listed price for each part, split by whether the maker or seller positions it for home or commercial use. A dash means we don’t track priced products in that group yet.
| Part | Home: median (from) | Commercial: median (from) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch monitors | $1,099 ($200+ · 25) | $13,370 ($5,999+ · 12) |
| Enclosures, screens & nets | $1,150 ($350+ · 22) | $450 ($180+ · 9) |
| Hitting mats | $924 ($350+ · 14) | $480 ($400+ · 5) |
| Projectors | $1,799 ($909+ · 13) | $3,799 ($2,495+ · 5) |
| Simulator software | $275 ($80+ · 8) | — |
| Parts total (median) | $5,247 5 of 5 parts priced | $18,099 4 of 5 parts priced, per bay |
Totals add only the parts we have prices for. Commercial projects also pay for install, build-out, electrical and software licensing, which installers quote per job.
Home
One household, a few hours a week
- Launch monitor choice is driven by room depth and budget. Floor units beside or behind the ball suit most garages.
- DIY enclosures and packages are common; most people set up in a weekend.
- Software is a personal licence or subscription.
Commercial
Many golfers, every day
- Overhead or fixed units are popular because guests can’t knock them over and lefties and righties share a bay.
- Impact screens, turf and enclosures take far more hits, so heavier materials pay off.
- Venues usually need commercial software licences, plus booking and payment systems.
- Install, ventilation, lighting and electrical are quoted per job.
