Comparison
Armanac vs GUNTRACK for firearm records.
Two different shapes of the same job. This page states only what each product's official materials say, links both, and shows its review date. If we got something wrong, tell us and we will fix it.
| What matters to you | Armanac | GUNTRACK |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web app. Works in any current browser, nothing to install. | Desktop software, a cloud web edition, and a mobile edition. |
| Storage model | Hosted records with field-level encryption: serial numbers, notes, and beneficiary names and notes are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before storage. | The desktop edition stores records locally with encryption, per the official site. Cloud and mobile editions sync records. |
| Free option | Recon plan, free with no trial clock: up to 2 firearms, 3 range sessions a month, maintenance logs, and the full CCW reciprocity map. | The mobile edition is free on the App Store (checked August 2026), and the official site offers free trials of the other editions. |
| Pricing | Operator $9.99/mo or $79/yr. Arsenal $14.99/mo or $149/yr. Full pricing on the pricing page. | GUNTRACK's own pricing pages currently disagree on some desktop figures, so this table does not repeat numbers that may be wrong tomorrow. Check the official GUNTRACK pricing page. |
| Records covered | Firearms, maintenance with round counts, range sessions, ammunition, permits with reciprocity, NFA items with documents, gear, and report-ready PDFs. | Inventory, shooting activity, maintenance, receipts, and images, per the App Store description of the mobile edition. |
| Getting your data out | Direct CSV downloads for firearms, maintenance, and training, plus a passphrase-encrypted backup of the full account, on every plan including the free one. | Not stated here. Check the official site for current export options. |
| Carry and reciprocity | A free 50-state and DC reciprocity map with sourced, dated state pages, plus permit wallet and trip planning on paid plans. | Not an advertised feature of the official page as of August 2026. |
Reviewed August 5, 2026. We re-verify this comparison quarterly and correct verified errors within two business days: contact@armanac.com.
GUNTRACK may fit better if
- You want your records in local desktop software you run yourself.
- You prefer a native mobile app over a web app.
Armanac may fit better if
- You carry and want permits, reciprocity, and trip rules connected to the same records.
- You want field-level encryption with a documented export path on a free plan with no trial clock.
Try the fit yourself.
Recon includes up to 2 firearms, 3 range sessions each month, and the CCW reciprocity map. No credit card. No trial deadline.