GageList Reviews

Pros

GageList can be used for much more than just Gages. The platform is flexible enough to allow for creation and maintenance of non gage devices. We track multimeters, safety analyzers and soldering equipment. GageList allows us to create our own OEM information for each device and track who it is assigned to. It's also AWESOME to walk through your facility with an auditor, have them address calibration and simply pull your phone out of your pocket to show them devices, cal certs and locations of devices.

Cons

Date management can be a challenge at times. Sometimes have to delete a device and recreate it if an error is made on date entered service or last calibrated. Initially had some errors with the out-of-cal reminder emails but seems to be resolved now.

Pros

When comparing with other Calibration Management Systems, I liked the pricing, cloud-based storage, and ability to be utilized by multiple personnel.

Cons

At this point I haven't really found any major problems with the software. There are things that could flow a little easier, or be more instinctual to access.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to GageList

Pros

It helps recall my calibrated equipment.

Cons

It's not tailored to my type of business. It is too slow to enter data.

Pros

Very accurate performance. I give it all the credit for a clean and well organized dashboard. Customization was not an issue for us. User friendly software with very affordable subscriptions. Setting up and automation is a big achievement. Try GageList.

Cons

Everything about GageList is satisfying. It works perfectly for us and I cannot challenge any of the features. Am happy.

Pros

my main goal was to find something that provided alerts and notification automatically as well as a barcoding system for traceability.

Cons

when trying to print labels for the gages is a little difficult, ex. choosing different sizes and ability to manipulate the body of the label.

Pros

The product is easy to use and has a great deal of built in functionality. The dashboard is laid out well and very convenient.

Cons

The interface is somewhat confusing and the flexibility of the on-screen display is limited.

Pros

Clearly the software was developed by someone that had a full understanding of instrument and calibration management. There could not be a more intuitive package on the market. Multiple ISO auditors have commented on just how impressed they are with the UI and simple operation for what normally is a complex task.

Cons

I can't think of one. This software has transformed how we manage our instrument and calibration process ( for the better !)

Pros

All the available features and requested additional custom features were added which was most important and very useful.

Cons

We are still exploring all the available features at this stage, as we are slowly building the entire system.

Pros

They program is user friendly. If I had any questions they answered them quickly . Also they are open to new Ideas to improve the program .

Cons

I haven't had any issues with the program

Pros

Very economical solution while still have all of the features needed to comply with our ISO registration.

Cons

The original package we selected only allowed two users. I believe this has been revised and we have also upgraded to unlimited users.

Pros

I like that each instrument has it's own control number and history. It's nice that there are drop down menus for certain sections that you can also add to for customization. I also like the notifications for calibration and the fact that there is a customizable label maker.

Cons

It would be nice if there were more drop down menus, such as for "Range of Size" or " Accuracy" so that they wouldn't have to be re-entered (although you can copy an existing gauge and use that data, which I like).

Pros

The overview and available fields are allmost good. Like the abillity to generate custom fields.

Cons

The navigation is a little crunshy. After saveing the view shall display bak to display only. at some views the display sticks to the editable view. :(
When navigating in to the gages view, or into the reports view I am missing a BACK button to goto the previous view. Thia is importand if you just enter through a filter. And than you need to go from beginning steps :(
The Cal-Record does not except files about 18MB, bad if the system allows <50MB. Please add an upload progress bar for a better handling.

Pros

I like that the software is not as expensive and that you get a lot more expected for your money. It is really easy to use as well.

Cons

You cannot use t for PM's. I wish I could have some fields that say PM instead of calibration as they work similar in terms of scheduling.

Pros

Easy to use and very intuitive. Simple to setup and did not have any trouble organizing or preparing for the rest of the team.

Cons

Would be nice if we could have a saved file or database on site in the event that internet connectivity is compromised.

Alternatives Considered

Pros

The program is User friendly and helps maintain and retain the data on all the Lab equipment need for us to comply to our ISO9001:2015 certification. It is easy for us to validate during Internal and External audits.

Cons

Nothing, I can think of at this point. We have liked the product.

Pros

The intuitive ease of data entry makes it easy to have a number of staff involved and using the software without records getting messed up. The weekly emails of overdue and coming due items are essential for staying on top of calibration. Not charging by the user has allowed us to distribute the data entry across the shop floor and keep accountability with the tool users.

Cons

There could be some further options to select a quality standard and have the terminology used align better with that particular standard, but it really seems to have everything we need!

Pros

This is a simple tool to keep your calibration records all in one place. One of the best things is the ability to import and improve on whatever records you already have. It's gives you a good view of tracking of calibrations, a good audit trail for ease of auditing, very flexible in the ability to customize options on drop down menu driven fields, and easy to set up customized notifications for the people responsible for keeping the calibrations up to date.

Cons

It a little bit difficult to find the spreadsheet that helps you upload the records you already have, but once you find it hidden under Reports and Data it's not difficult to use. It's also good to understand what options are under each of the fields before filling in the worksheet to import the data back in.

Pros

The web based functionality is fantastic and quick.

Cons

Though there is a lot of customization, there are certain items that I would like to have a little more options when is comes to changing the default information.

Pros

The fact that it was available for free to try out was what made me chose this option. I love that the 1st 100 gauges is free and then the charges are very competitive.

Cons

When browsing records, I could be made a bit more user friendly by having a database type view window of gauges.

Pros

I really like how easy to use the product was. The user interface was graphically very pleasing and the report functions were a lot more intuitive than some of the other software I've used

Cons

I wish that there is a way the system could Differentiate between maintenance and calibration more readily. Like a preset option that allows you to Filter.It would also be nice if this could take gauge track records from a pre existing file and implant them.

Pros

FREE software and easy to log in and enter data

Cons

NO worksheet print out to take out in field

Pros

Its easy to use. allows us to track our gages online instead of excel sheets or stand alone products.

Cons

The lack of a corporate portal. I think they were going to start developing this tool.

Pros

Gage entry is logical, and easy to intuit. The ability to add new vendors/manufacturers/etc. on the fly from the screen make it easier and quicker to add in multiple different gages in a row.

Cons

Sorting by serial number is basically useless, unless all your gages have a common and consistent numbering scheme. If you're adding in gages from different manufacturers with inconsistent serial number lengths and formats, it'll sort 0920, 092000, 0927, for example.

Pros

Scale-able to small business/sole proprietorship, enables easy compliance with gage calibration tracking, testing, and document management. Customer service thus far has been excellent, a real person will get back to you quickly via either telephone or a trouble ticket. Any suggestions I made for improvement have either been almost immediately implemented or put on the white board for action.

Cons

There is some vagueness when it comes to calibration instruction documents and long form creation during calibration procedures, but I'm assured it will be improved shortly.

Pros

We are a small company and this is the best way to keep track of your equipment! A report lets you know when things are coming due to be calibrated which is a very big help. The program allows for all the information you need and not all the junk some programs need.

Cons

One thing I wish is then i put in a calibration record I did not have to go back to the gage list to put in a new gage calibration record