The best asset tracking software in 2026, compared honestly
Seven asset tracking tools compared on what buyers ask first: is there a free option, what does it cost, which tags and RFID does it support, and what is it built for. Every competitor fact comes from the vendor’s own pricing or product page, checked on 9 October 2026, with a link to the source.
Disclosure: Asetavo wrote this page and is one of the products compared. We pick by use case rather than ranking, and we say where Asetavo is not the right fit.
How we compared
Four criteria, all taken from public vendor pages on 9 October 2026. We did not use review sites, scores or ratings, and we did not test competitors’ products hands-on. Plans change, so confirm with each vendor.
Free option and published price
Is there a free plan, a free trial or free open-source software, and is a starting price published on the vendor’s own pricing page?
Tags and RFID
Which identification methods the vendor’s own pages mention: QR, barcode, NFC, UHF RFID, and fixed readers.
What it is built for
Assets you own and keep, stock you count by quantity, or IT hardware. The right tool depends on which you have.
Hosting
A hosted cloud service, or software you install and run on your own server.
Asset tracking software comparison table
Listed in no particular order after Asetavo. Each competitor name links to the page the facts came from.
| Product | Free option | Published price | Tags and RFID | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asetavo | Free plan: 100 assets, 2 users, no time limit | Growth $46/mo, Business $83/mo | QR and barcode on every plan; NFC from Growth; UHF RFID and fixed readers with zones on Business | Physical assets of every type, with check-outs, audits, maintenance and depreciation |
| AssetTigersource ↗ | 30-day free trial (up to 250 assets, two users) | From $20/mo (Basic, 500 assets); unlimited users on paid plans | Barcode and QR; RFID not mentioned on its pricing or home page | Hosted asset tracking with a mobile app |
| Sortlysource ↗ | Free plan: 100 unique items, 1 user licence | Advanced listed at $24/mo billed annually | Paid plans list QR code labels | Inventory management: stock and supplies counted by quantity |
| Snipe-ITsource ↗ | Free open source (AGPL-3.0) when self-hosted | Vendor hosting from $39.99/mo (Basic Hosting) | Check with the vendor | IT asset management |
| EZOfficeInventorysource ↗ | 14-day free trial; no free plan listed | Priced by the number of items you track | Its pricing page lists scanner and RFID support on the Advanced plan | Asset and equipment tracking with check-in/out |
| itemitsource ↗ | 14-day free trial; its FAQ says there is no free plan | Starter £33.25/mo (or £399/yr), up to 1,000 assets and three users; prices in GBP with a USD option | Its site mentions mass-scanning UHF RFID tags and handheld RFID readers | Asset tracking for teams, priced in pounds |
| Asset Pandasource ↗ | 7-day free trial | Custom quote | Barcode labels listed on its pricing page; check with the vendor for RFID | Configurable asset tracking |
Snipe-IT’s licence is as stated in its official source repository. “Check with the vendor” means the vendor’s page did not say. Product names are trademarks of their owners.
The best asset tracking software for each job
Each pick says why, so you can disagree with it. Asetavo appears where its published features fit.
Best free plan
For physical assets you label: Asetavo Starter, free with no time limit for 100 assets and 2 users. For stock counted by quantity by one person: Sortly’s free plan. Compare them all on free asset tracking software.
Best for RFID
Look at Asetavo Business (UHF RFID, handheld and fixed readers, zones and movement alerts), itemit (UHF RFID mass-scanning) and EZOfficeInventory (RFID support on its Advanced plan). Ask each how readers are supplied. More in RFID readers.
Best for IT hardware
Snipe-IT if you want an IT-specific tool and can run a server. Asetavo if you want hardware tracking without servers or agents. See free IT asset management software.
Best open source
Snipe-IT, free under the AGPL-3.0 licence when you host it. You trade licence cost for the time to install, back up and upgrade it. See Asetavo vs Snipe-IT.
Best for UK teams
itemit publishes its prices in pounds. Asetavo is priced in US dollars and its depreciation (Business) includes UK capital allowances. See Asetavo vs itemit.
Best for many users on a budget
AssetTiger: every paid plan includes unlimited users, from $20/mo. Its free option is a 30-day trial. See Asetavo vs AssetTiger.
Where Asetavo fits, and where it does not
Asetavo is asset tracking and management software for physical assets: one register with QR, barcode, NFC and UHF RFID, check-in/check-out, audits, maintenance and depreciation.
Where Asetavo fits
Organisations with mixed physical assets (IT, tools, furniture, machines, medical devices) that want QR labels now and a path to NFC, UHF RFID, GPS, maintenance and depreciation in the same register.
Where it does not
Network discovery, agents or software licence management; continuous indoor positioning (it is not RTLS); PDF exports (Excel and CSV only); prices in a currency other than USD. The native apps are coming soon to the App Store and Google Play; the phone browser works today.
| Plan | Price (USD) | Assets | Users | Tags | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | 100 assets | 2 users | QR & barcode | Core asset register, QR & barcode tags, Mobile scanning, iOS & Android app (coming soon) |
| Growth | $46/mo | 500 assets | 10 users | QR, barcode & NFC | NFC tagging, Check-in / check-out, Asset audits, Stock-takes |
| Business | $83/mo | 5,000 assets | 25 users | All incl. UHF RFID | UHF RFID, RFID readers, Zones & movement alerts, Site geofence alerts |
Annual billing is 10× the monthly price (two months free). Prices exclude taxes. See every feature by plan on the pricing page.
Detailed comparisons
For a feature-by-feature look at one competitor, see AssetTiger, Sortly, Snipe-IT, EZOfficeInventory, itemit and Asset Panda, or all of them on the comparison hub.
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