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Ham / Amateur Radio Logging Programs Comparison
Below is a comparison table of popular Ham Radio logging applications. This includes each program's cost (free/paid), and supported platform(s), to help you select the best logger for your station needs.
| Software | Cost / Free | Platform(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOG4OM | Free | Windows | Powerful, integrates online logbooks and DX cluster [web:4][web:10] |
| N1MM+ | Free | Windows | World’s most popular contest logger, strong contest features [web:17] |
| Ham2K (PoLo) | Free | Web / Android | Designed for mobile, simple and fast online logger [web:19] |
| N3FJP | Paid ($39.99 per app, $59.99 for full suite) | Windows | Well-known US logger, easy export [web:6] |
| QRZ Logbook | Free (account req’d; XML callsign lookup is paid) | Web | Integrated with QRZ.com, works in browser [web:4] |
| World Radio League | Free | Web | Social/directory logging on web, less focused on traditional logging [web:10] |
| Logger32 | Free | Windows | Classic logger, supports advanced features [web:4][web:10] |
| StationMaster | Paid (Subscription, £4.99/mo+) | Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Mobile | Modern, multi-platform, lots of features, 7-day trial [web:11] |
| Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) | Paid ($99, free 30-day trial) | Windows | Feature-rich, integrates with most rigs, digital modes [web:4][web:15][fetch_url:2] |
| RumLog / RumLogNG | Free | macOS, iOS | Popular with Mac users, supports many rigs [web:10] |
| DXKeeper | Free | Windows | Award tracker/logger, integrates with DXLab suite [web:10] |
| MacLoggerDX | Paid ($95, demo available) | macOS | Leading Mac logbook, integrates maps/spots/LoTW [web:7] |
| Cloudlog | Free (Self-hosted); Paid (Hosted £4/mo) | Web (PHP/MySQL; runs on any OS) | Open source, self-hosted or hosted paid [web:12][web:18] |
| Wavelog | Free/Open Source | Web, Linux, Mac, Windows, Raspberry Pi | Self-hosted or can be hosted, modern, integrates with popular services [web:8][web:20][web:16] |
See Also
- [[https://www.rsgb.org/|RSGB](https://www.rsgb.org/|RSGB)]
- [[https://www.arrl.org/|ARRL](https://www.arrl.org/|ARRL)]
- [[https://www.iaru.org/|IARU](https://www.iaru.org/|IARU)]
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