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Head-to-head · Logbook Software

eLabFTW vs CamoBook

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score eLabFTW #3 in Logbook Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit eLabFTW
CamoBook #4 in Logbook Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit CamoBook

eLabFTW leads on 1 check, CamoBook on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreeLabFTW · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly eLabFTW
  • Most featuresCamoBook · 2 of 2

eLabFTW scores higher on our rubric for logbook software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

eLabFTW offers free plan; CamoBook doesn't.

eLabFTW is the better fit for teams wanting an open-source, self-hostable ELN. CamoBook is the better fit for aircraft operators needing offline maintenance logs.

  • eLabFTW fits best

    Teams wanting an open-source, self-hostable ELN

  • CamoBook fits best

    Aircraft operators needing offline maintenance logs

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Side by side

Feature eLabFTW 8.9/10 Visit ↗ CamoBook 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #3 in Logbook Software #4 in Logbook Software
Best for Teams wanting an open-source, self-hostable ELN Aircraft operators needing offline maintenance logs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — 49 PLN/unit/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features eLabFTW 0/2 · CamoBook 2/2
Offline entry Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Digital signatures Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Logbook type Not checked yet Aviation
Mobile access Not checked yet Both
Export formats PDF, ZIP, CSV, JSON, ELN CSV, PDF, ZIP
Record retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines experiment records with laboratory inventory and compound management.
  • Includes signatures, trusted timestamping, revisions, and audit logs.
  • Supports offline desktop entry, REST API access, and multiple export formats.
  • Offline PWA entry queues drafts and synchronises when connectivity returns
  • Immutable SHA-256 signatures and hash-chained event register
  • Maintenance forecasting, defect tracking and authority audit-pack exports
Cons
  • Managed hosting and support are separate paid offerings.
  • Self-hosting requires organizations to manage their own deployment.
  • SecNumCloud-qualified hosting is tied to a specific PRO Hosting plan.
  • Signing requires server connectivity, so offline entries remain drafts
  • Web-only deployment limits native platform coverage
  • Integration is limited to Best Pilot training system
Our verdict

Research teams that need a shared record of experiments, protocols, and laboratory resources can use eLabFTW as an electronic lab notebook. It is open source, and organizations can either self-host it on GNU/Linux containers or purchase…

Read the review →

CamoBook is a web-based electronic technical logbook and Part-ML continuing-airworthiness system for light-aviation operators. It is aimed at flying clubs, training organisations, helicopter operators, aircraft owners, pilots, mechanics…

Read the review →
  1. eLabFTWLogbook Software 8.9Free plan
  2. CamoBookLogbook Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • eLabFTW — where it wins

    • Combines experiment records with laboratory inventory and compound management.
    • Includes signatures, trusted timestamping, revisions, and audit logs.
    • Supports offline desktop entry, REST API access, and multiple export formats.

    Where it doesn't

    • Managed hosting and support are separate paid offerings.
    • Self-hosting requires organizations to manage their own deployment.
    • SecNumCloud-qualified hosting is tied to a specific PRO Hosting plan.

  • CamoBook — where it wins

    • Offline PWA entry queues drafts and synchronises when connectivity returns
    • Immutable SHA-256 signatures and hash-chained event register
    • Maintenance forecasting, defect tracking and authority audit-pack exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Signing requires server connectivity, so offline entries remain drafts
    • Web-only deployment limits native platform coverage
    • Integration is limited to Best Pilot training system

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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