TSA Precheck or Global Entry: How to Decide

Recently had this discussion with family and colleagues about whether to choose TSA Precheck or Global Entry. Ended up going with TSA Pre because I only travel internationally once or twice a year. I figured this thread can be used as discussion if you are interested in either one and are curious as to which one fits your travel patterns better.

TSA Pre:
For $85, TSA pre is good for 5 years. Application process is simple: go online to Universal Enroll, fill in your information (takes under 5 min), schedule an appointment at an identity verification location and wait for your known traveler number.

In baton rouge, the closest place is Identgo over off Siegen. For this location (and others) you can schedule an appointment online or just show up. Last Friday (11/4) I filled out my information online and scheduled an appointment for this past monday morning. Got there 10 min early, they scanned my passport and told me it'd be 2-3 weeks in the mail that I'd get my number. Low and behold, 5 days later (today) I have my known traveler number and tsa precheck. Surprisingly fast and efficient and can use this immediately for thanksgiving and christmas travel.

Global Entry:
GE is $100 and also valid for 5 years. To get global entry, you must first make an account here LINK and complete the application. CBP will review the application and if approved, you must then schedule an appointment to meet in person. You will need to bring a passport and a photo id.

The major advantage of global entry is expedited customs and immigration on your way back from international cities. Global entry also includes TSA Precheck so for $15 more you get both. However, the bigger issue with this is scheduling an appointment. Because Global entry is done by customs and border patrol agents, the only location that you can do this in Louisiana is at the New Orleans Airport. Their hours are 9am-3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

While I didn't opt for global entry this week, the last time I flew through DFW in early september it was a nightmare for everyone that didn't have it. Immigration line was over an hour and then after getting luggage the customs line was another hour. A 3 hour connection turned into just making my flight after going through security again. This is just to say it can be very worthwhile to have global entry if you travel internationally often.

Looking forward to hearing why everyone else did or did not choose to purchase TSA pre or global entry