Comparison

ChainLog vs Bikerly

Bikerly is an independent web app focused on simplicity, built for cyclists who want a no-fuss logbook. ChainLog is more structured, with automatic alerts and a resale certificate. Two approaches to tracking.

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Feature comparison at a glance

  • Price

    ChainLog
    Free, no ads
    Bikerly
    Free with ads + Pro £4.99 one-time

  • Platforms

    ChainLog
    Web (PWA)
    Bikerly
    Web

  • Activity sync

    ChainLog
    Strava + Ride with GPS
    Bikerly
    Strava

  • Languages

    ChainLog
    EN · FR · ES
    Bikerly
    EN

  • Unlimited bikes free

    ChainLog
    Yes
    Bikerly
    2 bikes max free, 100 in Pro

  • Automatic wear alerts

    ChainLog
    Yes
    Bikerly
    No

  • Tailored onboarding (terrain, conditions, weight)

    ChainLog
    Yes
    Bikerly
    No

  • Shareable maintenance certificate

    ChainLog
    Yes
    Bikerly
    No

  • Built-in resale listing

    ChainLog
    Yes
    Bikerly
    No

  • Invoice analysis from photo

    ChainLog
    Yes
    Bikerly
    No

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Where ChainLog differs

  • Automatic wear alerts (Bikerly is manual-only).
  • Unlimited bikes free, no ads.
  • Threshold tailoring at signup: a clean road chain lasts 5,000 km, a muddy MTB chain 1,500 km - ChainLog sets the alerts on your real profile, not on an average.
  • Public maintenance certificate, shareable for resale.
  • Built-in resale listing with the certificate attached.

Where Bikerly wins

  • Radical simplicity: calm manual log, no intrusive alerts, ideal for casual use or a single bike.
  • Lifetime Pro for £4.99, one-time payment, no subscription.
  • Independent app built by a cyclist, no investors - no aggressive monetization pressure.
  • Immediate start: no onboarding wizard, you log right away.

In practice

Bikerly is an independent app built by a small team, owning its philosophy of simplicity. For someone who just wants to keep a manual log on one bike, with no alerts or notifications, the lightweight format makes sense.

ChainLog targets a more active use: automatic tailored alerts, multi-bike tracking, shareable certificate. If you want to be warned before parts fail rather than keep a log after the fact, the scope is different.

The difference

What a ChainLog certificate looks like

A timestamped public page with installed components, dated replacements, invoices and mileage. No competitor offers an equivalent to date.

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Frequently asked questions

Bikerly or ChainLog in 2026?

Bikerly if you want a dead-simple manual logbook with no alerts or notifications. ChainLog if you want automatic alerts before parts fail, a resale certificate and multi-bike tracking.

Is Bikerly Pro at £4.99 worth it?

Yes if you have several bikes (free tier caps at 2) and you like Bikerly's simple format. It's a one-time lifetime payment - unbeatable price if simplicity is enough for you.

Is ChainLog as simple to use as Bikerly?

More complete, so more settings up front. The onboarding wizard runs in 30 seconds, and daily use stays light: log a service when you do one. You can also skip the wizard and stick with the defaults.

Can I migrate my data from Bikerly to ChainLog?

Not directly - Bikerly doesn't expose a standard export. ChainLog rebuilds your mileage history via Strava, and past services (chain swaps, brake pads, invoices) need to be re-entered manually, around 10 minutes per bike.

Does ChainLog have a lifetime Pro like Bikerly?

No. ChainLog is free today, with no intent to remove the current scope. A paid tier may appear for advanced features (team management, extended storage), not for the core.

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