Head-to-head · Astrology Software
Astro Gold vs Astrolog
Astro Gold leads on 1 check, Astrolog on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAstro Gold · 9.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresAstro Gold · 5 of 6
Astro Gold scores higher on our rubric for astrology software: 9.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Astro Gold offers mobile app; Astrolog doesn't.
Astro Gold is the better fit for astrologers needing comprehensive desktop and mobile charts. Astrolog is the better fit for desktop users wanting free, configurable astrology tools.
- Astro Gold fits best
Astrologers needing comprehensive desktop and mobile charts
- Astrolog fits best
Desktop users wanting free, configurable astrology tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Astro Gold 9.9/10 Visit ↗ | Astrolog 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.9 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Astrology Software | #5 in Astrology Software |
| Best for | Astrologers needing comprehensive desktop and mobile charts | Desktop users wanting free, configurable astrology tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $7.99/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Astro Gold 5/6 · Astrolog 4/6 | ||
| Transit forecasting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Synastry charts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Report builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | Not published | — |
| Specs | ||
| Chart system | Multi-system | Multi-system |
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| Our verdict | Astro Gold brings chart creation, comparison and interpretation to desktop and mobile, with tools aimed at professional astrologers, students and astrology enthusiasts. It covers natal, transit, return, progressed, directed, relationship… Read the review → |
Astrolog is a free, open-source astrology chart calculation program for desktop users who want detailed charting across several traditions. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and its scope includes natal and standard wheel charts,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Astro Gold — where it wins
- Builds natal, predictive, relationship and composite charts
- Offers multi-chart wheels, aspect grids, reports and configurable calculations
- Supports chart-file tools plus Solar Fire and iCloud Drive
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is limited to core charting and basic interpretations
- Paid features and prices vary by platform and purchase option
- Desktop chart mapping and graphic ephemeris are limited to desktop editions
Astrolog — where it wins
- Calculates natal, relationship, transit, and progression charts
- Supports Indian/Vedic, tropical, and sidereal zodiac formats
- Offers exports, macros, command-line options, and AstroExpression customization
Where it doesn't
- Runs on desktop platforms rather than mobile
- Does not provide API access
- Its listed integration is limited to iCalendar
- Astro Gold9.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo · 7-day trial
A multi-platform charting suite with a free iOS tier and several paid purchase options.
Visit Astro GoldFull verdict → - Astrolog7.7/10 · Free plan
A free desktop toolkit with broad chart systems, forecasting, and deep customization.
Visit AstrologFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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