Comparison of Logger Pro and Logger Lite

Logger Lite is Vernier Software's free data-collection software designed for use in K-8. It works very well for basic data collection. If you are doing more complex analysis or collecting data with certain sensors, you should use our full-featured software, Logger Pro.

If you are deciding whether to use Logger Lite or Logger Pro, below you will find a list that will help you in your decision.

Sensors
Logger Lite DOES NOT support the following:

• DCU
• Drop Counter
• Photogate
• Power Amplifier
• Radiation Monitor
• Rotary Motion Sensor

Interfaces and Devices
Logger Lite supports the following interfaces/devices:

• LabQuest
• LabQuest Mini
• LabPro
• Go! devices

Logger Lite DOES NOT support the following interfaces/devices:

• Ohaus balances
• Spectrometers
• GPS
• Watts Up
• WDSS
• ProScope

Data-Collection Modes
Logger Lite supports the following modes:

• Time-based
• Events with Entry

Logger Lite DOES NOT support the following modes:

• Manual Data Entry
• Selected Events
• Digital Events
• Full Spectrum

Features
Logger Lite includes the following features:

• Graph matching
• Draw prediction
• Linear curve fits

Logger Lite DOES NOT include the following:

• Modeling
• Video Analysis
• Curve fits (except linear curve fits)
• Interpolating, tangents, integral, etc.
• Photo, gel, or video analysis
• Calculated columns
• User parameters
• FFT or Strip charts
• Remote data collection
• Import data from LabPro or LabQuest
• Adding off-line interface

Additional Differences

• Logger Lite has a switch button that allows you to switch between degrees F and degrees C
• Logger Lite lacks some accessibility features found in Logger Pro.