Head-to-head · Astrology Software
TimePassages vs Kepler
TimePassages 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 scoreTimePassages · 7.2/10
- Free planonly TimePassages
- Most featuresTimePassages · 5 of 6
TimePassages scores higher on our rubric for astrology software: 7.2 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
TimePassages offers free plan; Kepler doesn't. On chart system, Kepler gives you Multi-system where TimePassages offers Western. TimePassages offers mobile app; Kepler doesn't publish it.
TimePassages is the better fit for users wanting chart tools across many devices. Kepler is the better fit for windows users seeking a deep paid astrology suite.
- TimePassages fits best
Users wanting chart tools across many devices
- Kepler fits best
Windows users seeking a deep paid astrology suite
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Side by side
| Feature | TimePassages 7.2/10 Visit ↗ | Kepler 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #7 in Astrology Software | #8 in Astrology Software |
| Best for | Users wanting chart tools across many devices | Windows users seeking a deep paid astrology suite |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features TimePassages 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 | Western | Multi-system |
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| Our verdict | TimePassages is astrology software for beginners and professional astrologers who need birth-chart calculations and interpretation tools across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It calculates charts from birth date, time, and… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TimePassages — where it wins
- Syncs saved charts across web, desktop, and mobile apps
- Combines transits, progressions, synastry, and composite charts
- Exports charts and reports as PDF or image files
Where it doesn't
- No AI features for interpretation or chart analysis
- Support is offered by email, phone, and docs rather than 24/7 service
- Advanced reports and commercial-use features require separate options
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.
- TimePassages7.2/10 · Free plan
A multi-device astrology suite covering charts, forecasts, compatibility, and exports.
Visit TimePassagesFull 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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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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