Head-to-head · Logbook Software
Pilott Electronic Logbook vs SHIFTGURU
Pilott Electronic Logbook 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 scorePilott Electronic Logbook · 8.4/10
- Free trialonly Pilott Electronic Logbook
Pilott Electronic Logbook scores higher on our rubric for logbook software: 8.4 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
On logbook type, SHIFTGURU gives you Industrial where Pilott Electronic Logbook offers Aviation.
Pilott Electronic Logbook is the better fit for pilots wanting low-cost mobile flight logging. SHIFTGURU is the better fit for industrial teams documenting shifts and handovers.
- Pilott Electronic Logbook fits best
Pilots wanting low-cost mobile flight logging
- SHIFTGURU fits best
Industrial teams documenting shifts and handovers
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Side by side
| Feature | Pilott Electronic Logbook 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | SHIFTGURU 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Logbook Software | #8 in Logbook Software |
| Best for | Pilots wanting low-cost mobile flight logging | Industrial teams documenting shifts and handovers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2.50/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Pilott Electronic Logbook 2/2 · SHIFTGURU 2/2 | ||
| Offline entry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Logbook type | Aviation | Industrial |
| Mobile access | Both | Not checked yet |
| Export formats | CSV | Not checked yet |
| Record retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Pilott Electronic Logbook is a digital flight logbook for private and commercial pilots who want to record hours and manage flight records on the web or in mobile apps. Flight entries can autofill aircraft, registration and crew details,… 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
Pilott Electronic Logbook — where it wins
- Create flight entries offline and sync them when the app reconnects.
- Print logbook reports in SACAA, ICAO and EASA formats.
- Track currency, receive expiration alerts, and add digital endorsements.
Where it doesn't
- The subscription is paid; there is no free plan after the 30-day trial.
- The listed subscription covers web and mobile access, not other platforms.
- Record export is documented as CSV, which may limit preferred export workflows.
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
- Pilott Electronic Logbook8.4/10 · 30-day trial
A low-cost aviation logbook with offline mobile entry and printable authority-format reports.
Visit PilottFull 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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