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Head-to-head · Logbook Software

Pilot Pro vs SHIFTGURU

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Pilot Pro #6 in Logbook Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Pilot Pro
SHIFTGURU #8 in Logbook Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Request a demo

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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • The free plan is limited to 20 logbook entries
  • Unlimited entries and devices require a subscription
  • Dropbox is the only listed integration
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Offline records synchronize with the main system later
  • No 24/7 support; support is available by email and phone
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.…

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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…

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  1. Pilot ProLogbook Software 8.2Free plan
  2. SHIFTGURULogbook Software 7.7Pricing on request

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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