Asset Controller vs Fluke CalStudio

Asset Controller is asset and calibration management software for assets and calibration laboratories. Its maker describes it as a platform for ISO17025 calibration and testing laboratories. Listed functions include calibration scheduling, certificate management, and an audit trail; users can generate their own certificates and labels. The product also offers custom dashboards, a visual workspace for diagrams, team task management, and an Outlook-style calendar.

A 14-day demo is available with up to 15 users, 100 GB storage, unlimited assets, support, and updates. Paid monthly plans range from Basic at £39 a month to Enterprise + at £169 a month. Basic includes two licences, unlimited users, 500 assets, 2GB storage, and free updates. Standard and higher plans include support and updates; annual billing saves 10%. The pricing page states there are no sign-up fees. The listed platforms are web and Windows, with no mobile support. Asset Controller is headquartered in Mellor, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Fluke CalStudio is a cloud application for calibration laboratory management. It combines a laboratory information management system, no-code procedure authoring and execution, and workflow and integration management. Labs can handle customer requests, write procedures, execute work, coordinate workflows and store calibration data. Authorized users can publish procedure tasks that synchronize with technician workflows. Dashboards and customizable widgets track calibration time and volume. The asset library includes data for 800,000 common assets to help populate work orders. Built-in report authoring creates certificates, calibration stickers, asset tags, travelers and labels. CalStudio supports temperature, pressure, electrical, force, dimensional and mechanical calibration. It can launch MET/CAL procedures and connect results through MET/CONNECT; OptiCal captures display readings with a webcam. Plans include Asset Manager at $990 a year, Lab Manager at $4,480 a year and Service Provider at $5,480 a year. Customize and Enterprise pricing require contact.