Solution Spotlight: Google’s most popular asset tracking software systems explained

In GetApp’s Solution Spotlight series, we explain which software is at the top of Google’s search engine results and how each can meet your specific needs. To identify the systems featured here, we entered the term “asset tracking software” in a Google search the week of December 12, 2017, in an incognito window with the location set to the U.S. The first five solutions on the first page of Google are described here in alphabetical order.

Implementing asset tracking software is a logical step forward from using manual methods, such as spreadsheets, to keep track of your assets.

Whether it’s your IT hardware or another type of essential equipment, inefficient tracking methods will lead to lost items and confusion, and ultimately cost your small business in both wasted time and money.

Dedicated software will help you avoid these issues. It can also extend the life of your assets with features such as predictive and preventive maintenance.

Asset tracking solutions are made up of a combination of software, bar code scanners, radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, and mobile apps. They streamline three main functions of asset tracking:

Documentation of asset features and maintenance schedules
Identification of asset location
Tracking of asset movement

But, choosing the asset tracking tool that offers the right combination of features and capabilities for your small business isn’t always easy; you need a way to compare the options side-by-side.

Here, we’ve narrowed down the list to the five asset tracking solutions that rank highest on Google when you search for “asset tracking software.” Higher placement on Google’s search engine results pages, or SERPs, indicates these products are searched for frequently and that a lot of potential buyers are researching these specific tools.

We’ll discuss the key features of these tools, highlight what makes them unique in comparison to other products, and look at their pricing. We’ll also provide additional resources where you can compare these tools to make the best choice for you.

AssetCloud

Adding details about a new fixed asset in AssetCloud (Source: GetApp)

AssetCloud by Wasp Barcode Technologies is a cloud-based asset management tool that helps automate and streamline asset check-in and checkout, auditing and reporting, and other asset management tasks.

Some of the tool’s key features include:

Asset management: Conduct audits to track all assets an organization owns, and eliminate inconsistencies. Users can conduct audits on iOS or Android mobile devices with the tool’s mobile app. The multiquantity assets tracking feature allows users to track duplicate assets.

Reporting: Offers 25 prebuilt reports for managing assets and collecting data-driven feedback. Users can also create custom reports based on specific requirements such as asset type, time periods, and more, as well as schedule reports to run automatically at set times.

Triggered notifications: By using the tool’s notification engine, users can set custom triggers to be notified about any asset-related updates or changes.

Document management: A centralized database to store all contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and software licenses and keep track of expiring contracts.

What makes AssetCloud unique?

The tool’s bar code asset tracking system allows users to create new asset tags or choose from over 100 predesigned templates. Users can encode the data based on site, location, or tag number.

In addition, according to the company’s website, more than 500,000 customers—including big brands such as IBM, Cisco, Boeing, and Sony—have chosen AssetCloud for asset management.

AssetCloud pricing

AssetCloud offers three pricing plans, which offer more features as they increase in price:

Basic: $39.00 per user per month (when billed annually) for a maximum of two users and 1 GB secure cloud storage.

Plus: $69.00 per user per month (when billed annually) for unlimited users and 2 GB secure cloud storage.

Complete: $99.00 per user per month (when billed annually) for unlimited users and 5 GB secure cloud storage.

AssetCloud comparisons

Compare AssetCloud to similar asset tracking solutions on GetApp’s AssetCloud alternatives page.

AssetManage

View of annual depreciation schedule of assets on AssetManage (Source: AssetManage)

AssetManage is an asset tracking solution designed for Windows systems. It is used by large corporations, as well as churches, schools, police departments, and museums to track equipment such as computers, printers, and fixed assets.

Some of the tool’s key features include:

Maintenance tracking: Track costs for repairs and other expenses, such as fuel costs, for each asset. Schedule regular asset maintenance. In addition, users can calculate monthly and annual depreciation schedules.

Asset tracking: Track asset ownership (status, assignment, and movement). Check assets out directly to employees or customers and print a checkout receipt.

Bar coding: Scan, print, or create your own bar code labels. Scan all assets in a particular area or department to easily retrieve lost assets or track their location. Works with all bar code scanners, whether they connect to the PC using a keyboard wedge, USB, or a wireless connection.

Integrated report designer: Create reports related to asset depreciation, maintenance, schedules, and more. Add graphs and images to reports and export to different formats, including PDF, HTML, Excel, and XML.

What makes AssetManage unique?

In AssetManage, users can calculate the disposal values of their assets. AssetManage automatically calculates accumulated depreciation, the book value of the asset, and profit and loss to arrive at a value. Users can see an overview of disposal information in the asset properties tab.

In addition, the tool’s “Run Report Using” functionality lets users generate reports using specific data from selected location, department, query, and more.

AssetManage pricing

AssetManage offers two editions:

Standard: Starts at $99 (one-time fee) for one computer license and goes up to $2,500 for a site license, which allows unlimited users at the same location.

Enterprise: Starts at $295 (one-time fee) for one computer license and goes up to $3,995 for a site license, which allows unlimited users at the same location. Works with Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or any other ODBC-compatible database.

AssetManage comparisons

See a side-by-side comparison of AssetManage with similar tools on Capterra’s AssetManage comparison page.

Asset Panda

screenshot of mobile app view of Asset Panda

Mobile app view of Asset Panda which highlights various assets stored in the app. Users can look for specific tools using the search option bar (Source: Capterra.com)

Asset Panda is a cloud-based platform that offers asset tracking as well as additional features such as facilities management, ticketing, purchase order management, and compliance.

You can access the tool on any device, both online and through the free mobile app.

Some of the tool’s key features include:

Asset tracking: View asset details such as location, contract expiration, insurance information, depreciation values, maintenance history, and scheduled or needed maintenance. See which assets have been checked in or out by employee or by date. Configure data fields to store information such as asset condition and repairs performed.

Automated reporting: Use built-in reports templates or generate custom reports. Import data from spreadsheets and generate reports related to the assets, their condition, repairs performed, depreciation value, and more. Users can choose the output of the reports (PDF, PDF with photos, or CSV) or email reports and asset information from the platform.

Mobile capability: The mobile app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices and has a built-in bar code scanner. Access asset details, reference reports, and conduct audits, using your mobile device. Scan bar codes or manually add assets, check in and check out assets with geolocation, and add photos, video, audio, and other details.

What makes Asset Panda unique?

Asset Panda offers a free mobile app with a built-in bar code scanner that helps quickly locate a particular item among those listed on the tool. This bar code scanner can read most commonly used bar codes and quick response (QR) codes, so you don’t have to buy bar code scanning hardware in addition to the software.

Asset Panda pricing

Pricing information for Asset Panda isn’t published online. In general, when it comes to asset tracking software, we find that pricing tends to increase based on the functional breadth of the product, the special needs you as a user may have, and the number of people who will be using the system.

Asset Panda comparisons

You can compare Asset Panda to other asset tracking solutions by checking out GetApp’s Asset Panda alternatives page.

BarCloud

screenshot of mobile app view of Asset Panda

Home screen view of BarCloud highlighting tabs where users can add asset details such as location and model, perform daily asset transactions, and view asset data (Source: GetApp.com)

BarCloud by ASAP Systems is a cloud-based IT asset management and equipment tracking solution designed to track both hardware equipment and software licenses.

Some of the tool’s key features include:

Hardware tracking: Hardware such as hard disks, servers, networking devices, and other equipment can be tracked and managed by unique identifiers, including model numbers, serial numbers, and bar codes.

Asset check-in and checkout: Users can assign due dates to leased equipment and set notifications for upcoming due dates and missed deadlines. The asset automatically becomes “available” in the system when it’s checked back in.

Data import: Import asset data from an Excel, CSV, or TXT files using Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive, Box.com, or Dropbox.

Maintenance tracking: Automate maintenance scheduling by setting milestones such as calibration deadline, mileage point, expiration date, or expired licenses. Store information about when repair work was conducted, who performed it, and the overall cost.

Calculate asset depreciation: Configure settings within BarCloud to calculate depreciation on the assets using methods such as the straight-line method, sum-of-years method, or the double-decline method.

Reporting: Use built-in asset tracking reports, or configure your own. View real-time data of your assets at every level, from a snapshot of asset locations to insights into asset checkout or maintenance history.

Mobile capability: BarCloud’s mobile app is both iOS and Android compatible and allows users to track and locate assets using their mobile devices and tablets. Users can scan bar codes, search and view asset details, view warranty expirations, asset counts, and more, using their smartphones.

What makes BarCloud unique?

BarCloud’s mobile app comes with a unique asset route tracking feature that lets you capture the exact route taken during transport. Scan the bar code using a smartphone camera and then track the asset through the phone’s GPS functionality.

BarCloud pricing

BarCloud offers three pricing plans:

Lite: Starts at $45 per user per month (when billed annually). Manage up to 500 assets in unlimited locations.

Standard: Starts at $95 per user per month (when billed annually). Manage up to 3,000 assets in unlimited locations.

Professional: Starts at $145 per user per month (when billed annually). Manage unlimited assets in unlimited locations.

BarCloud comparisons

You can compare BarCloud to other asset tracking solutions by checking out GetApp’s BarCloud alternatives page.

WiseTrack

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Desktop, tablet, and smartphone view of asset tracking demonstration on WiseTrack (Source: WiseTrack.com)

WiseTrack is a cloud-based asset tracking software suite suitable for small businesses, as well as organizations such as educational institutions, law enforcement, museums, military, and corporations.

Some of the tool’s key features include:

Data management: Organizes asset data in a centralized asset repository, supported by Microsoft SQL Server.

Asset tracking via RFID: Use RFID, bar code scanners, and mobile device data capturing to track assets. RFID tags and wireless receivers can be integrated.
Notifications and alerts: Sends automatic notifications in response to asset-related events.

Asset location pings: Run on-demand asset location pings.

In addition, WiseTrack offers optional modules for database management and data import.

What makes WiseTrack unique?

WiseTrack integrates RFID, or radio frequency identification, tag technology to locate and manage mobile and fixed assets. Using RFID tags and readers, assets can be tracked and secured automatically as they move throughout a facility. RFID tracking equipment automatically updates the location and visibility of assets in the WiseTrack database.

WiseTrack pricing

Pricing information for WiseTrack isn’t published online. In general, when it comes to asset tracking software, we find that pricing tends to increase based on the functional breadth of the product, the special needs you as a user may have, and the number of people who will be using the system.

WiseTrack comparisons

You can compare WiseTrack to other asset tracking solutions by checking out GetApp’s WiseTrack alternatives page.

Let us help you make a decision

In addition to the above information, below are some additional GetApp resources that can help you make an informed business decision:

Read or leave user reviews, view more screenshots, and learn more about the key features for the cloud-based products featured here by visiting each product’s profile page on GetApp: AssetCloud, Asset Panda, BarCloud Asset Tracking, and WiseTrack.