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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudlog | Free / Open Source | Web-based, self-hosted (PHP/MySQL/MariaDB); runs on any OS (Linux, Windows, Mac, RPi, Docker) | Open source web logger; forked to Wavelog |
| CQRLOG | Free / Open Source | Linux | Advanced Linux logger; integrates with digital modes |
| DXKeeper | Free | Windows | Part of DXLab suite; award tracking and integration |
| HAMRS | Free (basic), Paid (full) | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Raspberry Pi | Portable/field friendly; popular for POTA/SOTA |
| KLog | Free / Open Source | Linux, Windows, macOS | Multi-platform logger; contest and general logging |
| Logger32 | Free | Windows | Full-featured logger; advanced awards support |
| LOG4OM | Free | Windows | Integrates online logs and clusters |
| N1MM+ | Free | Windows | Top-rated contest logger |
| RumLog / RumLogNG | Free | macOS, iOS | Mac/iOS logger; many integrations and options |
| Swisslog | Free | Windows | Digital modes and integrations; legacy support |
| Wavelog | Free / Open Source | Web-based, self-hosted (PHP/MySQL/MariaDB); runs on any OS (Linux, Windows, Mac, RPi, Docker) | Modern Cloudlog fork with enhanced features |
| WorldRadioLeague | Free | Web-based | Social/directory-style web log |
| QRZ Logbook | Free (account, XML lookup paid) | Web-based | Uses QRZ.com account; browser-based |
| Aether | Paid | macOS | Mac-exclusive; award tracking focus |
| Ham Radio Deluxe | Paid (~$99, 30-day trial) | Windows | Rich feature set; top Windows logger |
| MacLoggerDX | Paid (~$95, demo) | macOS | Leading Mac logger; integrates LoTW/maps/clusters |
| N3FJP | Paid (~$39/app, $59 suite) | Windows | Easy award/export; widely used; many options |
| StationMaster | Paid (subscription, trial) | Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Mobile | Modern multi-platform logger; feature-rich |
See Also
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