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Head-to-head · Astrology Software

Astro Gold vs Astrolog

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Astro Gold #1 in Astrology Software 9.9/10 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Astro Gold
Astrolog #5 in Astrology Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Calculates natal, relationship, transit, and progression charts
  • Supports Indian/Vedic, tropical, and sidereal zodiac formats
  • Offers exports, macros, command-line options, and AstroExpression customization
Cons
  • 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
  • Runs on desktop platforms rather than mobile
  • Does not provide API access
  • Its listed integration is limited to iCalendar
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…

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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,…

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  1. Astro GoldAstrology Software 9.9Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo · 7-day trial
  2. AstrologAstrology Software 7.7Free plan

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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