What Alabeo does

Alabeo, legally incorporated as Comercial Alabeo SpA, is a privately held Chilean software developer headquartered in Santiago that publishes downloadable flight simulator add-on aircraft for enthusiast and institutional buyers. Its core product is a catalog of high-fidelity general aviation aircraft add-ons covering single-engine trainers, twin-engine aircraft, aerobatic models, vintage classics, and utility aircraft, sold as perpetual single-user digital licenses priced between roughly $16.95 and $34.95, with a separate commercial/professional license tier for flight schools and training operators.

The company develops models, textures, and flight behavior profiles for three primary simulator platforms: Microsoft Flight Simulator X (including Steam Edition), Lockheed Martin Prepar3D, and Laminar Research X-Plane 10.5/11. Differentiated technical features include high-resolution PBR-ready textures, FMOD-based custom audio, 64-bit architecture, volumetric propeller effects, cold-and-dark start procedures, and integration with third-party avionics and weather plugins (Flight1 GTN 750, Reality XP GNS530/GTN750, Librain, GoodWay). Select products include built-in proprietary panels such as the Alabeo GNS430 and Alabeo Avidyne Multifunction Display.

Alabeo sells direct-to-consumer through alabeo.com via a self-serve account, checkout, and download flow, supplemented by third-party resellers and a Zendesk-based support system. Distribution is global and purely digital. The company is funded organically with no disclosed venture or private equity investment; ownership is closely held and presumed founder-controlled, with no public leadership disclosure in the available material.

Name

Alabeo

Legal name

Comercial Alabeo SpA

Website

https://alabeo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alabeo is a Chilean independent software developer that publishes downloadable flight simulation aircraft add-ons for FSX, Prepar3D, and X-Plane, sold globally through direct e-commerce to enthusiast and training customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software product sales: Alabeo generates revenue through one-time purchases of downloadable flight simulation aircraft add-on products. Each product is sold as a single-user license with up to 10 downloads and 10 installations permitted per purchase. The company also offers a professional/commercial license for flight schools, commercial simulators, and training facilities at additional cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Alabeo develops and sells downloadable aircraft add-on software for the most popular consumer flight simulator platforms, including Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX), Lockheed Martin Prepar3D (P3D), FSX Steam Edition, and Laminar Research X-Plane. The product catalog covers general aviation aircraft spanning single-engine trainers, twin-engine planes, aerobatic aircraft, vintage classics, crop dusters, and utility aircraft, with each add-on providing high-resolution 3D models, realistic flight behavior, custom FMOD sound design, and integration with third-party navigation systems.

Product overview

Alabeo is a flight simulation aircraft add-on developer offering a diverse portfolio of general aviation aircraft for multiple flight simulator platforms including Microsoft Flight Simulator X, Prepar3D, and X-Plane. The product line spans single-engine trainers and personal aircraft (PA38 Tomahawk, C172 variants), twin-engine aircraft (C310R, C404 Titan, C421 Golden Eagle), aerobatic aircraft (SU-26, Pitts S-2S), vintage classics (WACO YMF5, D17 Staggerwing), turbine helicopters (R66 Turbine), and utility aircraft (C207 Skywagon, PA22 Tri Pacer). Products are sold as individual add-ons with varying platform compatibility (FSX/P3D versions vs X-Plane versions) and include integrated navigation systems (GNS430, GNS530, GTN750), custom audio (FMOD), and weather effects. The company sells direct through alabeo.com and offers both standard single-user licenses and professional/commercial licenses for flight schools and commercial simulator operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C310R FSX/P3D
• PA22 Tri Pacer X-Plane Single-engine light aircraft add-on for X-Plane 10.5 and X-Plane 11 with custom sounds, material shines and reflections, full PBR in X-Plane 11, and an FPS-optimized model. Priced at $16.95.
• M20R Ovation X-Plane 11 Single-engine piston aircraft add-on for X-Plane 11 featuring Version 1.3 with performance tables PDF and 520MB disk space requirement. Priced at $19.95.
• C421 C Golden Eagle FSX/P3D Classic twin-engine aircraft add-on for FSX and Prepar3D with Reality XP GNS530 v2 integration and 1.85GB disk space requirement. Priced at $34.95.
• C172RG Cutlass II FSX/P3D Single-engine retractable gear aircraft add-on for FSX and P3D with HD textures, windows scratches and blade shines effects.
• DA40 X-Plane Single-engine aircraft add-on for X-Plane 10.5x featuring Vision Microsystems VM 1000 Engine Instrument, two default GNS430 units, 64-bit compatibility, and plugin-enhanced SuperManipulator scroll wheel support.
• C404 Titan FSX/P3D Twin-engine turboprop aircraft add-on for FSX and P3D featuring Alabeo GNS430, Alabeo Avidyne Multifunction Display, weather radar, Reality XP GNS430 integration, startup vibration effect, and custom sounds.
• PA38 Tomahawk II FSX/P3D Training aircraft add-on for FSX and P3D with dynamic propeller shines effect and 360MB disk space requirement.
• PA32 Saratoga II TC X-Plane Single-engine piston aircraft add-on for X-Plane with custom sounds, default GNS430 and GNS530, 6 HD liveries, and 375MB disk space requirement.
• C400 Corvalis TT FSX/P3D High-performance single-engine aircraft add-on for FSX and P3D featuring Alabeo G1000 glass cockpit and 790MB disk space requirement.
• C177 Cardinal II FSX/P3D Single-engine aircraft add-on for FSX and P3D with 8 different HD liveries, Reality XP GNS530 integration, 2 blank textures for custom designs. Includes both C177B fixed gear and C177RG retractable gear models.
• SU-26 FSX/P3D Aerobatic aircraft add-on for FSX and P3D featuring blank textures for custom designs, custom smoke effect, real flight model, high quality 3D model/textures/sounds, and free liveries after purchase.
• C170B X-Plane 11 Single-engine aircraft add-on for X-Plane 11, marketed as 'The Skyhawk's Daddy' featuring high quality 3D model and textures. Priced at $16.95.
• C170B FSX/P3D Single-engine aircraft add-on for FSX and P3D with tundra wheels option, realistic behavior, and blank texture for custom designs. Priced at $24.95.
• C207 Skywagon X-Plane 11 Single-engine utility aircraft add-on for X-Plane 11 featuring high-wing design for versatile flight operations. Priced at $19.95.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020): Platform owner of the successor simulator ecosystem to FSX. While not a direct competitor, MSFS 2020 defines the addressable market Alabeo must migrate to and hosts the official in-sim marketplace that aggregates third-party add-ons.

Direct peers

• MilViz: Developer of high-fidelity military and general aviation aircraft add-ons across legacy and MSFS 2020 platforms, serving the same enthusiast customer base with comparable pricing and quality positioning.
• Aerosoft: Large European flight sim publisher offering a broad catalog of aircraft, scenery, and tools; comparable to Alabeo in product type but with significantly greater scale, distribution, and platform coverage.
• A2A Simulations: Developer of high-fidelity general aviation aircraft add-ons with realistic flight dynamics, directly competing with Alabeo in the GA segment across legacy and current simulator platforms.
• PMDG: Premium flight sim add-on developer known for high-fidelity airliners and GA aircraft across FSX, P3D, and MSFS 2020; competes in the same enthusiast add-on market with a more airliner-focused catalog and a reputation for deep flight modeling.
• Quality Wings: Developer of detailed aircraft add-ons for FSX and P3D with an emphasis on realistic systems and flight modeling, competing for the same quality-focused enthusiast segment as Alabeo.
• FlySimware: Specialist developer of vintage and classic general aviation aircraft for FSX and P3D, directly overlapping with Alabeo's vintage and trainer segments at similar price points.
• Just Flight: UK-based publisher of flight simulator add-ons spanning GA, airliners, and military aircraft for FSX, P3D, X-Plane, and MSFS 2020, overlapping with Alabeo in catalog scope and target customer.
• Carenado: Long-established developer of general aviation aircraft add-ons for FSX, P3D, and X-Plane, with a similar catalog breadth across single-engine, twin, and vintage categories and overlapping price points to Alabeo.
• Majestic Software: Developer of high-fidelity regional and commuter jet add-ons for P3D and MSFS 2020, competing in the same paid aircraft add-on market with a different aircraft type focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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