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Calibration Control

apesoftware.com

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What it is

Calibration Control is Windows software for managing equipment and tools that require recurring calibration or maintenance. It tracks assets and supports calibration procedures, preventative maintenance, transfers, check-in and check-out, status changes, and barcode scanning. Users can schedule email or desktop reminders and publish a static HTML due list on an organization’s intranet. Reports include calibration certificates, worksheets, and due reports; existing reports can be customized or rebuilt with the Report Designer. The software supports MS Access or SQL Server databases, with SQL Server cloud hosting offered separately. Security features include authentication, role permissions, password rules, change logs, and SQL Server or Windows authentication. The maker lists 21 CFR Part 11 support features such as audit trails, electronic signatures, password controls, and account locking. Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 64-bit or later are supported. Pricing starts at $768, paid once for a per-seat base license, and a 30-day free trial is available.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Calibration Control manages equipment and tools requiring regular calibration or maintenance and supports calibration and asset tracking.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Security
Security options include user authentication, role permissions, password rules, and a change log; SQL Server deployments can use SQL Server and Windows authentication.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Support
A purchase includes 12 months of software updates and quick support, while the pricing page lists basic technical support at $99 per hour and advanced technical support at $199 per hour.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Headquarters
Madera, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · apesoftware.com
Company
Ape Software describes itself as a private U.S. veteran-owned business that has operated since 1992.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Database options
The software supports an MS Access database or SQL Server, and the maker offers SQL Server cloud hosting as an additional service.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Download
Downloading requires creating and confirming a free web account, signing into the site, and installing Calibration Control and the MS Database Connectivity Drivers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Due reminders
It can schedule calibration and maintenance reminders by email or desktop notification and publish a static HTML equipment-due list for an organization’s intranet.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Equipment workflows
Features include asset transfers, check-in and check-out, status changes, preventative maintenance, calibration procedures, and barcode scanning.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
FDA features
The maker says the software includes features to support 21 CFR Part 11, including individual user authentication, audit trails, electronic signatures, password controls, and account locking.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Intended industries
The maker lists metrology, manufacturing, machining, healthcare, aviation and aerospace, mining, testing, maintenance, engineering, oil, distribution, and packaging among its target industries.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Language support
The help page lists English, Spanish, French, Italian, Danish, and Mandarin as available languages.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
License terms
Each product key covers one database and its licensed users; after the maintenance agreement expires, versions released before expiration may be used indefinitely.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Operating system
The maker lists Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 64-bit or later as supported operating systems.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Reports
Built-in reports include calibration certificates, worksheets, and due reports, and users can customize existing reports or create reports with the Report Designer.Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com

Plans and prices

Free Trial Free Unlimited seats · Fully functional · 30-day trial · Windows OS installation Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Terminal $50, paid once Per Seat; Concurrent is $75.00 USD. Valid only with base license · Installs with Full Version Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Per Seat $768, paid once Base license; includes 12-month SMA. Add-on seats: $200 each. 1 seat shown · Windows OS installation · One database per product key Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com
Concurrent $1,037, paid once Base license; includes 12-month SMA. Add-on seats: $300 each. 1 concurrent seat shown · Windows OS installation · One database per product key Read 4 Oct 2026 · apesoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Calibration and maintenance reminders
  • Barcode scanning and asset workflows
  • Certificate and due reports
  • MS Access or SQL Server support
  • 21 CFR Part 11 features

Limits

  • Windows-only software
  • No free plan
  • Base license starts at $768 as a one-time purchase
  • Download requires account and drivers

Who it suits

Calibration Control suits organizations managing regulated equipment across manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, testing, maintenance, and other listed industries. It is intended for Windows deployments needing asset, calibration, reporting, and audit controls.

Verdict

Calibration Control covers scheduling, tracking, reporting, database options, and compliance-oriented controls in one Windows application. Its licensing cost, Windows requirement, and account-based installation process should be considered before deployment.

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