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Head-to-head · Astrology Software

Astro Gold vs Kepler

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
Kepler #8 in Astrology Software 6.9/10 From $300 ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Kepler

Astro Gold leads on 2 checks, Kepler on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 planonly Astro Gold
  • Most featuresAstro Gold · 5 of 6

Astro Gold scores higher on our rubric for astrology software: 9.9 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Astro Gold offers free plan; Kepler doesn't. Astro Gold offers mobile app; Kepler doesn't publish it.

Astro Gold is the better fit for astrologers needing comprehensive desktop and mobile charts. Kepler is the better fit for windows users seeking a deep paid astrology suite.

  • Astro Gold fits best

    Astrologers needing comprehensive desktop and mobile charts

  • Kepler fits best

    Windows users seeking a deep paid astrology suite

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Side by side

Feature Astro Gold 9.9/10 Visit ↗ Kepler 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.9 6.9
Ranking #1 in Astrology Software #8 in Astrology Software
Best for Astrologers needing comprehensive desktop and mobile charts Windows users seeking a deep paid astrology suite
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $7.99/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Community, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Astro Gold 5/6 · Kepler 4/6
Transit forecasting ✓ ✓
Synastry charts ✓ ✓
Report builder ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not published
Desktop app ✓ ✓
API access Not published 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
  • Combines natal, forecast, relationship, harmonic, and Vedic chart tools.
  • Includes AstroMaps, EclipseMaps, ephemerides, and a moon calendar.
  • Exports natal listings and interpretive reports in four formats.
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 Windows only.
  • Costs $300 as a one-time purchase, with no free plan.
  • CD version adds shipping and handling charges.
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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Kepler brings a wide range of astrology work into a Windows desktop application, serving users from beginners to professional astrologers. Its chart tools cover natal, progression, solar and lunar return, relocated, composite, and harmonic…

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  1. Astro GoldAstrology Software 9.9Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo · 7-day trial
  2. KeplerAstrology Software 6.9From $300

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
  • Kepler — where it wins

    • Combines natal, forecast, relationship, harmonic, and Vedic chart tools.
    • Includes AstroMaps, EclipseMaps, ephemerides, and a moon calendar.
    • Exports natal listings and interpretive reports in four formats.

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows only.
    • Costs $300 as a one-time purchase, with no free plan.
    • CD version adds shipping and handling charges.
  • 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 →
  • Kepler6.9/10 · From $300

    A broad Windows astrology suite for chart work, forecasts, compatibility, and reports.

    Visit KeplerFull verdict →

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