GAGEpack vs GAGEtrak
GAGEtrak is the safer pick when measurement-systems depth matters: Gage R&R and MSA 4th Edition are built in, behind more than 35 years of audit familiarity. GAGEpack suits teams already inside PQ Systems' quality suite who want gage management sitting next to SPC. Neither publishes a price.
Facts checked GAGEpack 2026-07-27 · GAGEtrak 2026-07-08
What is the difference between GAGEpack and GAGEtrak?
In short: GAGEpack is not published on the official site — confirm with the vendor before buying. GAGEtrak is installed windows software (desktop, or lan/server). not browser-based. Every fact below comes from each vendor's own website on the date shown.
| Capability | GAGEpack | GAGEtrak |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Not published on the official site — confirm with the vendor before buying. | Installed Windows software (desktop, or LAN/server). Not browser-based. |
| Free plan | No free plan published. The vendor offers a booked demo — a free 20-minute call with a product expert. | No free plan. Free trial and a personalised demo only. |
| Pricing | Not published — quote. Advantive lists no prices; you book a demo and ask. | Not published. Both the Lite and Pro pages say to call CyberMetrics for a quote. Licences are perpetual or a 12–24 month subscription, node-locked or concurrent. Third-party listings show about $29 per seat per month for Lite — a directory figure, not a vendor rate card. (Vendor pages + Capterra, seen Aug 2026.) |
| Mobile access | Not published on the official site. | Windows tablet install; no native browser access on Mac or phone. |
| ISO / standards | ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 are named on the official page, alongside 'other regulatory requirements'. | Yes — ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025, plus IATF 16949, AS9100 and 21 CFR Part 11. |
| Best for | Manufacturers already using, or considering, PQ Systems' wider quality suite and wanting gage management inside it. | Larger quality teams that want a deep, installed system and don't mind a sales quote. |
Where does GAGEpack win?
In short: Manufacturers already using, or considering, PQ Systems' wider quality suite and wanting gage management inside it.
- Long-established gage management with automated calibration scheduling and alerts.
- Audit-ready reporting aimed squarely at ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 manufacturers.
- Integrates with SQCpack for a closed-loop link between gage management and statistical process control.
- Backed by Advantive, a larger vendor with a broader manufacturing software portfolio.
Things to weigh
- Pricing is not published — you book a demo to get a quote.
- No free plan is advertised; the entry point is a sales call rather than a signup.
- Deployment, mobile access and ISO/IEC 17025 support are not stated on the current official pages, so confirm them directly if they matter to you.
- PQ Systems is now part of Advantive, so support and roadmap sit with the parent company.
Where does GAGEtrak win?
In short: Larger quality teams that want a deep, installed system and don't mind a sales quote.
- Over 35 years in calibration, and well known to auditors.
- Deep Gage R&R and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA 4th Edition) tools for heavy quality work.
- Crib and asset management with standards traceability and gage history.
- A 21 CFR Part 11 version with an audit trail and electronic signatures for regulated work.
Things to weigh
- It must be installed on Windows — there is no browser or Mac access to the app itself.
- There is no permanently free plan; you get a trial and a demo only.
- Pricing is not public — you have to call for a quote.
Is there a third option?
In short: yes — CalibraCore, our own tool. It is cloud calibration management software with a plan that is free forever for 20 instruments and 1 team member, at $0. It runs in any browser with nothing to install.
It is the simpler choice if you want to start without a sales call or a Windows install. It is not the deeper choice: GAGEpack and GAGEtrak both carry tools CalibraCore does not, and those are listed above honestly. If you need them, buy them.
GAGEpack vs GAGEtrak — common questions
What is the difference between GAGEpack and GAGEtrak?
GAGEpack, by PQ Systems, is gage management software for calibration scheduling, usage history and traceability documentation, aimed at manufacturers. GAGEtrak, by CyberMetrics, is long-standing Windows software for calibration and gage management, with over 35 years in the field. The practical differences are where each one runs, whether it has a free plan, and whether the price is published or quoted.
Is there a free alternative to GAGEpack and GAGEtrak?
Yes. CalibraCore is cloud calibration management software with a plan that is free forever for 20 instruments. It runs in a browser, keeps ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 records, and needs no install — a low-risk way to start before paying for either tool.
Can I move my data from GAGEpack or GAGEtrak to CalibraCore?
Yes. Export your instrument list to Excel or CSV, then import it into CalibraCore in one upload — even on the free plan. You keep your existing records instead of re-typing every instrument.
Which is cheaper, GAGEpack or GAGEtrak?
Neither publishes a price, so there is no honest way to call one cheaper without a quote. GAGEpack is quote-only through Advantive — you book a demo, advertised as a free 20-minute call, and ask. GAGEtrak is quoted by CyberMetrics on either a perpetual licence or a 12–24 month subscription. Expect a sales call either way. CalibraCore publishes its plans and has a tier that is free forever for 20 instruments.
Does GAGEpack or GAGEtrak run in a browser?
GAGEtrak does not. It is installed Windows software — desktop or LAN/server — though it can be installed on a Windows tablet. GAGEpack's deployment model is not stated on the current Advantive or PQ Systems pages, so confirm it with the vendor before buying rather than assuming either way. CalibraCore is cloud only and runs in any browser with nothing to install.
Which one is better for Gage R&R and audit documentation?
GAGEtrak, on the published evidence. It has built-in Gage R&R and Measurement Systems Analysis to MSA 4th Edition and names IATF 16949, AS9100 and 21 CFR Part 11. GAGEpack's official page names ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 plus 'other regulatory requirements', and leads on automated scheduling, alerts and audit-ready reports rather than measurement-systems analysis. ISO/IEC 17025 is not mentioned for either, so confirm it if you run an accredited lab.
Other comparisons
Sources
Every fact above is taken from each vendor's own website. GAGEpack (checked 2026-07-27): GAGEpack by PQ Systems (Advantive), PQ Systems brand page (Advantive). GAGEtrak (checked 2026-07-08): GAGEtrak Pro, GAGEtrak Lite, Standards compliance. Prices and features change — check each vendor's own site before you buy.