Gaugelog vs GAGEtrak
Compare a browser-based, per-gauge system with GAGEtrak's installed Windows software, seat licensing and broader measurement-systems modules.
The short version
Both products manage instrument records, calibration schedules, certificates and due-date reminders. GAGEtrak's current site describes Windows and LAN deployments, node-locked or concurrent seats, Gage R&R, MSA 4th Edition, barcoded labels and optional modules. Gaugelog runs in the browser, publishes its per-gauge prices, includes unlimited users on every plan, imports the spreadsheet you already have and exports one audit pack. For an ISO 9001 manufacturer that wants the core calibration record chain without an installed database or seat planning, Gaugelog is built for that job. Teams that require GAGEtrak's MSA, FDA or barcode modules should include those requirements in the evaluation. Product facts checked 19 August 2026.
Gaugelog and GAGEtrak, side by side
| Gaugelog | GAGEtrak | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing visibility | Free up to 30 gauges; paid plans from $49/month, billed annually | Quote required for perpetual or subscription licensing |
| Licensing unit | Per gauge, with unlimited users on every plan | Concurrent or node-locked seats |
| Deployment | Browser-based cloud software on phone, tablet and desktop, hosted in the EU | Windows computer or LAN, with RDS and Citrix options under the required licensing |
| Moving existing data | Upload Excel or CSV, review the suggested column mapping, then import | Vendor Data Services reviews the file and estimates an import service |
| Due-date reminders | Escalating email reminders, a test-alert button and a delivery log | Automatic email reminders for calibrations and other events |
| Calibration output | Certificates, labels, calibration history and a one-click audit pack | Calibration certificates, barcoded labels and attached documents |
| Measurement systems work | As-found and as-left results with tolerance status; no MSA module | Gage R&R and MSA 4th Edition in GAGEtrak Pro |
| API | REST API included from the Core plan at $79/month billed annually | REST API and IIoT capabilities are available; terms are quoted |
Pricing visibility
- Gaugelog
- Free up to 30 gauges; paid plans from $49/month, billed annually
- GAGEtrak
- Quote required for perpetual or subscription licensing
Licensing unit
- Gaugelog
- Per gauge, with unlimited users on every plan
- GAGEtrak
- Concurrent or node-locked seats
Deployment
- Gaugelog
- Browser-based cloud software on phone, tablet and desktop, hosted in the EU
- GAGEtrak
- Windows computer or LAN, with RDS and Citrix options under the required licensing
Moving existing data
- Gaugelog
- Upload Excel or CSV, review the suggested column mapping, then import
- GAGEtrak
- Vendor Data Services reviews the file and estimates an import service
Due-date reminders
- Gaugelog
- Escalating email reminders, a test-alert button and a delivery log
- GAGEtrak
- Automatic email reminders for calibrations and other events
Calibration output
- Gaugelog
- Certificates, labels, calibration history and a one-click audit pack
- GAGEtrak
- Calibration certificates, barcoded labels and attached documents
Measurement systems work
- Gaugelog
- As-found and as-left results with tolerance status; no MSA module
- GAGEtrak
- Gage R&R and MSA 4th Edition in GAGEtrak Pro
API
- Gaugelog
- REST API included from the Core plan at $79/month billed annually
- GAGEtrak
- REST API and IIoT capabilities are available; terms are quoted
- Pricing visibility: Gaugelog plan matrix and GAGEtrak licensing FAQ, checked 19 August 2026.
- Licensing unit: GAGEtrak licensing FAQ, checked 19 August 2026.
- Deployment: GAGEtrak product page and FAQ, checked 19 August 2026.
- Moving existing data: GAGEtrak import FAQ, checked 19 August 2026.
- Due-date reminders: Gaugelog notification settings and GAGEtrak email FAQ, checked 19 August 2026.
- Calibration output: Both vendors' current product pages, checked 19 August 2026.
- Measurement systems work: GAGEtrak product page, checked 19 August 2026.
- API: Both vendors' current product pages, checked 19 August 2026.
Selected comments about GAGEtrak
The comments below are selected reports from individual r/Metrology users, not a representative survey. Each is shown with its original date and wording.
“Gage trak is shutting itself down every hour or so.”
“After its recent update they made it so if you need a custom calibration label they have to make it and they charge 400 for it.”
A shared register without seat planning
Gaugelog charges by active gauge count and includes unlimited users on every plan. A production colleague can check status, a technician can enter a calibration and a quality manager can export evidence without assigning another paid seat. The same browser-based register is available on phone, tablet and desktop.
Bring the file you already have
Gaugelog accepts Excel and CSV files without requiring a vendor import project. The mapper reads the headers and suggests where each column belongs. You review the mapping before any records are created, and the confirmed mapping is then applied deterministically.
Review the documents before you decide
GAGEtrak has a long deployment history and a broad module set. Gaugelog makes its own evidence inspectable before signup: download the sample certificate and audit pack, compare the fields with your procedure, and show the documents to the person who reviews your calibration records.
See the evidence Gaugelog produces
Open the calibration certificate and audit pack Gaugelog produces before you create an account. Both samples are generated by the product from clearly fictional data.
Moving existing data
Export the instrument list from GAGEtrak to Excel or CSV, then upload the file to Gaugelog. The mapper suggests matches for columns such as control number, last calibrated and next due. You confirm the mapping before import. A separate history sheet with one row per calibration can be imported as calibration records.
Questions, straight answers
Is Gaugelog a direct GAGEtrak replacement?
Gaugelog covers the core instrument-control job: register, schedules, as-found and as-left records, reminders, certificates, labels and audit evidence. GAGEtrak also publishes MSA, Gage R&R, barcode and FDA-oriented modules. List the modules your procedure actually requires, then compare that list with the table above.
Can I import my GAGEtrak data?
Yes, if you can export the instrument list and history to Excel or CSV. Upload each file, review the suggested mapping and confirm it before import. Attachments are uploaded separately when they are not present in the exported files.
What does Gaugelog cost compared with GAGEtrak?
Gaugelog is free up to 30 gauges with unlimited users. Paid plans run from $49 to $379 per month billed annually, based on gauge count. GAGEtrak publishes its licensing types but asks buyers to request a quote, as checked 19 August 2026.
What audit evidence does Gaugelog produce?
The audit pack contains register status, due lists, calibration history, out-of-tolerance decisions and a certificate index. The sample on this page is generated by Gaugelog from fictional data, so you can review the layout before creating an account.
Does Gaugelog run on-premises?
No. Gaugelog is cloud software hosted in the EU. Every plan includes full export of account data and attachments. GAGEtrak publishes Windows, LAN, RDS and Citrix deployment options.
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