SIMLAUNCHER
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Sim racing startup manager for Windows

Launch your entire sim racing setup with one click

SimLauncher is a free startup manager for sim racers. Create profiles per sim, add every app you use, and launch the whole stack in the right order - SimHub, Crew Chief, overlays, rig software, all of it.

View on GitHub Download SimLauncher v0.9.6
SimLauncher Windows App - Dashboard with sim racing profiles

One startup manager for your entire sim racing workflow

A serious sim racing rig doesn't run one app - it runs five, six, seven. SimHub for dashboards and overlays. Crew Chief for race strategy. MOZA Pit House or Fanatec Fanalab for wheelbase control. A bass shaker controller. Maybe VR software or a stream overlay. And the sim itself. That's a lot to launch manually every session.

SimLauncher is a dedicated sim racing startup manager that handles all of it. Build profiles per sim, set the launch order, configure per-step delays, and hit start. Everything boots in sequence, in the right order, every time. Switch sims, switch profiles - different apps, same one-click experience.

It's free, open-source, and built specifically for sim racers who take their setup seriously. No scripts, no Task Scheduler hacks, no Windows startup bloat - just a clean tool that does exactly what you need.

Compatible with your hardware

Launch your full sim racing setup with SimLauncher

Per-game profiles illustration

Per-game profiles

Different app combos per sim, drag-to-reorder launch order

Launch sequencing illustration

Launch sequencing

Custom order + configurable delays between apps

Custom apps illustration

Custom apps

20 custom slots for any tool that isn't built-in

Supported sims and companion apps

Supported Sims

Assetto Corsa
ACC
AC Evo
AC Rally
Automobilista
AMS2
BeamNG
DCS World
Dirt Rally
Dirt Rally 2.0
EA WRC
F1 24
F1 25
iRacing
Le Mans Ultimate
Project Motor Racing
RaceRoom
Richard Burns Rally
Rennsport
rFactor
rFactor 2

Companion Apps

SimHub
Crew Chief
Trading Paints
Garage 61
Second Monitor
+ 20 custom slots

Built for complex sim racing rigs

Engineered to manage high-end rigs, VR setups, and motion platforms.

SimLauncher is for you if:

  • You run multiple sims (iRacing, AC, ACC, AMS2, etc.)
  • You switch between different setups (VR vs triples, motion on/off, etc.)
  • You use multiple companion apps (SimHub, CrewChief, overlays, telemetry, wheelbase software...)
  • You care about launch order, delays, and reliability
  • You want a single click to go from desktop to fully ready rig

Probably not for you if:

  • You run one sim and one or two apps
  • You're fine with everything starting with Windows
  • You don't need different setups
  • You don't care about launch order or coordination between apps

Common Questions

What is a sim racing startup manager?

A sim racing startup manager is an app that handles launching your sim and all your companion tools together, in the right order, with one click. Without one, you manually open SimHub, Crew Chief, your overlay, rig software, and the sim itself - every session. SimLauncher does all of that automatically using per-game profiles. You configure the launch order and delays once, and from then on everything starts in sequence whenever you hit Launch. It also closes companion apps automatically when the sim exits.

Which sims does SimLauncher support?

SimLauncher supports 21+ sims including iRacing, Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Automobilista 2, rFactor 2, Le Mans Ultimate, BeamNG, F1 24, F1 25, Richard Burns Rally, Rennsport, and more. Each sim gets its own profile with independently configured companion apps and launch settings. SimLauncher detects installed sims automatically, so you don't have to manually point it at game folders for most titles.

Can I use different app setups for different sims?

Yes - that's the main point. Each profile in SimLauncher is fully independent, so iRacing can launch a completely different set of apps than Assetto Corsa or AMS2. You can also create multiple profiles for the same sim - for example, separate VR and triples profiles with different companion apps and rig software. Switch between them with one click, and the right stack starts automatically every time.

Is SimLauncher free?

Yes, completely free. No subscription, no premium tier, no locked features. SimLauncher is open-source under GPL v3 - the full code is on GitHub. It supports 21+ sims with per-game profiles, configurable launch order, custom delays, and auto-close on exit. SimHub, Crew Chief, and any other tool in your setup all have native support. Built by a sim racer for the community, and it's staying free.