LogAlto

LogAlto is a web-based software designed for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of international development projects. According to the vendor, it is particularly suitable for international NGOs and nonprofits that implement projects in multiple countries and collaborate with various partners. This tool is used by project managers, monitoring and evaluation professionals, program officers, and international development organizations to manage their M&E processes, collect and analyze data, create dashboards, and track indicators.

Key Features

Project portfolio: LogAlto enables efficient data management from projects implemented by different organizations in various locations. It allows the aggregation of data from project level to regional or global level, providing a comprehensive overview. Users can view projects as a grid of thumbnails or a table and easily filter them by organizational unit, search keywords, or favorite projects.

Logical framework: LogAlto provides a collaborative, centralized, and standardized approach to designing and organizing logframes. The software offers an intuitive design interface with drag-and-drop functionality, making it easy to configure logframe fields, levels, and wording. Users can create multiple logframes at the project, country office, or global level and benefit from an indicator library for selecting and adding indicators.

Indicator tracking: LogAlto offers configurable indicator fields and types, allowing users to effectively track project progress. The software enables the disaggregation of indicator values based on multiple categories such as gender or region. Users can enter actual values and update targets using the data entry grid, and the system automatically calculates indicators based on collected data. Import and export tools are also available for seamless data transfer.

Forms and surveys: LogAlto provides a versatile platform for creating and managing various types of forms and surveys. The software offers an intuitive form design interface with drag-and-drop functionality, simplifying the process. Users can link multiple forms together for easy navigation between records. LogAlto supports form translation into multiple languages and allows users to share forms with other users or send links to non-users. Additionally, the software offers a mobile app for offline data collection.

Data visualization: LogAlto offers a range of visualization options, including charts, tables, and maps, for presenting data in a visually informative manner. Users can aggregate and perform calculations on numerical data, customize tables, maps, and charts, and export them to image or Excel formats. The software also allows for sharing tables, maps, and charts with colleagues and integrating them into dashboards. According to the vendor, LogAlto offers Power BI integration for advanced reporting and analysis.