F1Laps vs SimHub - What's the difference?
F1Laps and SimHub serve different purposes. Here's how they compare and how you can use both together.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | F1Laps | SimHub |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Post-session analysis | Live dashboard display |
| Data Storage | Cloud (automatic) | None (live only) |
| Lap Comparison | Yes | No |
| Leaderboards | Yes | No |
| Setup Sharing | Yes | No |
| Live Overlays | No | Yes |
| Custom Dashboards | No | Yes |
| Price | Freemium | Free |
| Setup Required | Minimal | Manual configuration |
What SimHub Does
SimHub is a free tool focused on live display during racing:
- Custom dashboard overlays on screen or external displays
- LED integration for shift lights and flags
- Motion rig and haptic feedback control
- Works with many sim racing titles
Limitation: SimHub doesn't save your sessions. When you finish driving, the data is gone.
What F1Laps Does
F1Laps focuses on automatic data capture and post-session analysis:
- Every lap automatically saved to the cloud
- Compare your telemetry against faster drivers
- Access community car setups for every track
- Track career mode progress over time
- Leaderboards to benchmark your pace
Using Both Together
Many racers use SimHub AND F1Laps together:
- SimHub for live dashboard overlay while racing
- F1Laps to analyze sessions afterward and compare laps
Both read the same UDP telemetry stream, so they work simultaneously without conflict.
Which Should You Use?
- Want live dashboards and overlays? → Use SimHub
- Want to improve lap times through analysis? → Use F1Laps
- Want the complete experience? → Use both
Getting Started with F1Laps
- Create a free account
- Download the F1Laps Telemetry App
- Configure your game settings
- Start racing - your laps are automatically captured