Head-to-head · Logbook Software
Pilot Pro vs SHIFTGURU
Pilot Pro leads on 0 checks, SHIFTGURU on 0, and 3 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 scorePilot Pro · 8.2/10
- Free planonly Pilot Pro
Pilot Pro scores higher on our rubric for logbook software: 8.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
On logbook type, SHIFTGURU gives you Industrial where Pilot Pro offers Aviation.
Pilot Pro is the better fit for solo pilots who want a free, customizable flight log. SHIFTGURU is the better fit for industrial teams documenting shifts and handovers.
- Pilot Pro fits best
Solo pilots who want a free, customizable flight log
- SHIFTGURU fits best
Industrial teams documenting shifts and handovers
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Side by side
| Feature | Pilot Pro 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | SHIFTGURU 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #6 in Logbook Software | #8 in Logbook Software |
| Best for | Solo pilots who want a free, customizable flight log | Industrial teams documenting shifts and handovers |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Pilot Pro 2/2 · SHIFTGURU 2/2 | ||
| Offline entry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Logbook type | Aviation | Industrial |
| Mobile access | Both | Not checked yet |
| Export formats | PDF, CSV | Not checked yet |
| Record retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Pilot Pro is an electronic aviation logbook for pilots who want to record flights and manage related totals and qualifications. It runs on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, and supports offline entry until the next Dropbox synchronization.… Read the review → |
SHIFTGURU is a digital shift logbook for industrial operations, aimed at teams in production, maintenance and warehouse settings. Its dashboard brings shift-relevant events and tasks together, while digital handovers, an infoboard and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Pilot Pro — where it wins
- Custom dashboards, flight totals and night-flight calculations
- Tracks endorsements, certifications, ratings and currency reminders
- Supports offline entry, digital signatures and PDF or CSV exports
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is limited to 20 logbook entries
- Unlimited entries and devices require a subscription
- Dropbox is the only listed integration
SHIFTGURU — where it wins
- Records shift events, tasks, instructions and handovers in one system
- Offline use, configurable forms and digital checklists support shift workflows
- Cloud or self-hosted deployment, with a REST API and audit trails
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Offline records synchronize with the main system later
- No 24/7 support; support is available by email and phone
- Pilot Pro8.2/10 · Free plan
A customizable aviation logbook with offline entry, reports and a 20-entry free plan.
Visit Pilot ProFull verdict → - SHIFTGURU7.7/10 · Pricing on request
An industrial logbook for shift events, handovers, tasks and auditable records.
Request a demoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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