GageList alternative
Comparing GageList? Two free plans, side by side.
GageList and CalibrationOS both start free, so the choice comes down to the details: what each plan holds, what each one costs as you grow, and how your list gets in.
GageList's reviewers like that it is simple, and its mobile app. GageList figures below are dated and linked; check gagelist.com for the current ones.
What you are probably trying to do
Start free and stay free while the list is small
CalibrationOS is free for 25 instruments with unlimited users and no card.
Know what the next step up costs
Starter is $49 a month for 250 instruments. Professional is $149 a month for 2,500.
Stop retyping certificates
Upload the lab's PDF. CalibrationOS reads it and you confirm it, with the PDF attached to the record.
Get the list in today
Upload your spreadsheet as it is and check the suggested column mapping. Import is free.
CalibrationOS and GageList, side by side
GageList details as published on 6 November 2026. Numbers in brackets link to the source.
- First paid plan
- CalibrationOSStarter: $49 a month, 250 instruments, billed monthly.
- GageListCore: $79 a month billed annually ($948 a year) or $99 billed monthly, for 500 gages.[3]
- Next plan
- CalibrationOSProfessional: $149 a month, 2,500 instruments.
- GageListPlus: $159 a month billed annually ($1,908 a year) or $199 billed monthly, for 1,000 gages.[3]
- Reading certificates
- CalibrationOSUpload the lab's PDF; CalibrationOS reads it and you confirm it. 10 a month on Free, 100 on Starter, unlimited on Professional.
- GageListClarity AI: “CLARITY AI reads your calibration certs”, per GageList's Capterra listing. Price not published.[1]
Move your list over
Export your gage list to a spreadsheet, or use the sheet you kept before. One row per gage. Keep your column names as they are.
Get the list into a spreadsheet
Excel (.xlsx or .xls) or CSV, up to 10 MB. One row per gage. If the workbook has several sheets, put the gage list first.
Sign up free and open Import
Choose the file. A title block above the header row is fine; we find the header.
Check the column mapping
We suggest a field for each column we recognise and mark it Suggested. Change any you like.
Check the preview
Every row with its due date and where the date came from: your sheet, or the last calibration plus the interval. Any row that needs fixing is listed with the reason before anything is saved.
Import
The free plan holds 25 instruments. If your file has more, the preview says so before you import.
Example: column names from a gage-list export, and where they land
| Your column | CalibrationOS field |
|---|---|
| Gage ID | Asset tag |
| Gage Description | Description |
| Mfr | Manufacturer |
| Serial No | Serial number |
| Cal Frequency | Calibration interval |
| Last Cal | Last calibration date |
| Due Date | Next due date |
| Status | Status |
| Owner | Custodian |
| Department | Department |
Each gage comes across with its last calibration date and next due date. Add past certificates any time with certificate intake, and CalibrationOS reads each one for you to confirm.
Starting from scratch instead? Download the master gage list template.
Questions
Can I import my GageList gage list into CalibrationOS?
Yes. Upload the spreadsheet (.xlsx, .xls or .csv) on the Import page. Headers such as Gage ID, Gage Description, Cal Frequency, Last Cal and Due Date are matched automatically, and you see every row and its due date before anything is saved.
Is CalibrationOS free?
Yes, for up to 25 instruments with unlimited users and no card. Starter is $49 a month for 250 instruments; Professional is $149 a month for 2,500.
Where do your GageList figures come from?
From gagelist.com/pricing, read on 8 November 2026, and from GageList's Capterra and App Store listings and two published pricing summaries, read on 6 November 2026. All are linked at the bottom of this page. Prices change, so check gagelist.com before you decide.
Does my calibration history come across?
Each gage comes across with its last calibration date and next due date. Add past certificates any time with certificate intake, and CalibrationOS reads each one for you to confirm.
Try it on your own gage list
Start free with 25 instruments and unlimited users, no card. Import your gage list and see your due list today.
Sources
- [1] GageList on Capterra (product listing): www.capterra.com/p/124920/GageList/, read 6 November 2026.
- [2] GageList reviews on Capterra: www.capterra.com/p/124920/GageList/reviews/, read 6 November 2026.
- [3] GageList plans and pricing (gagelist.com): gagelist.com/pricing, read 8 November 2026.
- [4] GageList plans, as summarised by ZoftwareHub: www.zoftwarehub.com/products/gagelist/plans, read 6 November 2026.
- [5] GageList pricing, as summarised by Enterprise DNA: enterprisedna.co/omni/instead-of/gagelist/pricing, read 6 November 2026.
- [6] GageList on the Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/app/id1439765019, read 6 November 2026.
GageList is a trademark of its owner. CalibrationOS is not affiliated with GageList. Prices and plan limits are from gagelist.com/pricing on the date shown; other facts are from the sources listed.