ChainLog alternative
ChainLog or Velopit? Compared side by side.
Both apps record your maintenance and give you proof you can share. ChainLog relies on a public service certificate and runs for free in the browser. Velopit brings together components, setups, inventory and a digital service book. Here are the key differences.
Comparison by Velopit As of October 2026
Two kinds of proof. Different depth.
Both apps track the mileage of each component and show what was done to the bike. The difference is how much more each app covers around your parts.
ChainLog
A service certificate you can share, for free
ChainLog takes rides from Strava and Ride with GPS, by GPX import or by hand. Wheelsets keep their history when they move between bikes. A public service certificate shows buyers what was serviced. ChainLog runs as a free web app.
Velopit
Every part with its own history
Velopit counts kilometres, time and operating hours for each component. Parts and groups move between your bikes with their mileage and fitting history. You also get setups, an inventory with a minimum stock level and a digital service book. Velopit works in your browser.
| Feature | Velopit | ChainLog |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 3 bikes for free | Free |
| Ride data sources | Strava, manual entry | Strava, Ride with GPS, GPX import, manual entry |
| Service intervals | Kilometres, time, operating hours | Kilometres, months |
| Component swaps | Move parts and groups between bikes. Mileage and fitting history stay with them. | Wheelsets keep their history when they move between bikes. Status: Partial |
| Setups | Tyre pressure, bike fit, suspension and torque values per bike | Not publicly documented |
| Inventory & spare parts | Spare parts and consumables with a minimum stock level. Fit parts straight from stock and put them back. | Not publicly documented |
| Service book and service history | Digital service book with service history. Share it by link or export it as a PDF. | A service certificate you can share publicly. Data export, according to the provider. Status: Partial |
The entries are based on the features both providers document publicly. A feature that is not clearly documented does not count as missing.
Paid plans: Velopit: €24 a year when you subscribe in the browser. ChainLog: No paid plan. Current prices: Velopit, ChainLog.
What do you really need?
ChainLog
You mainly want proof for when you sell.
You are looking for a free option in the browser that collects your maintenance and lets you share it as a certificate? Then ChainLog is worth a look.
Velopit
You want to manage all your parts.
You move single parts between bikes, keep spare parts in an inventory and save your setups? Then Velopit is worth a look.
Both apps make your maintenance easy to follow. Which one suits you better depends on how deeply you want to manage your parts.
Two examples from Velopit.
Two features for anyone who rides more than one wheelset or more than one setup.
Every part moves with its history.
You move wheelsets, and single parts such as a power meter or seatpost. Velopit carries the mileage over, and the fitting history shows which part was on which bike, and when.
Saddle height, tyre pressure, suspension.
Velopit saves your setups right on the bike. After a service or a long break, you set everything back up the way it was.
Already using ChainLog?
You can add your bikes to Velopit and sync your rides through Strava or add them by hand.
Your service history so far does not move over from ChainLog automatically. If you want to continue it in Velopit, you currently add the entries yourself.
FAQ: ChainLog and Velopit
What is the main difference between ChainLog and Velopit?
ChainLog is a free web app with a public service certificate. Velopit also manages setups, inventory and workshop sessions, and every part moves between your bikes with its mileage.
How much does ChainLog cost compared with Velopit?
ChainLog is free and lists no paid plan. With Velopit Basic you manage up to three bikes for free, and Ride costs €24 a year when you subscribe in the browser.
How does the ChainLog certificate differ from the Velopit service book?
The ChainLog certificate is a public link that you show to buyers. You share the Velopit service book by link, with or without an expiry date, or as a PDF, and you decide what the recipient sees. Both show the maintenance you have recorded.
What this comparison is based on.
Velopit made this comparison. It is based on the product descriptions, pricing pages and support information that each provider publishes.
This page is not an independent product test. Features and prices can change.
Sources
- Velopit, pages checked: Features, Pricing, Digital service book, checked on 28 October 2026
- ChainLog, pages checked: Home page, Features, Support, Why, checked on 28 October 2026
Last checked: October 2026.
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