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Learn about the best tracking tools and find out what would work the best for you.
Published 11 Aug 2022
Tracking tools are used for monitoring the movement and changes of different equipment, sensors, vehicles, and cargo. Sometimes called a tracking system, locating system, or an asset management system depending on the business's needs, tracking tools rely on different forms of hardware and software to work, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), Electronic Product Code (EPC), and geotagging.
iAuditor is an inspection app that allows you to manage your employee’s safety and equipment’s maintenance with checklists and scheduled inspections. As a tracking tool, iAuditor also has sensors that you can integrate with the app to track your different tools and assets and monitor them in real-time. Through the app, you can report and assign issues on-the-go and scan QR codes and barcodes. You can also use the HeadsUp feature to share any issues or updates to a wider audience in your organization.
Best For: All industries and organizations looking to manage both equipment and staff safety
Pricing: Free version available for small teams with 10 people or less Paid version starts at $19/month and offers a 30-day free trial
EZOfficeInventory is a dedicated asset management software targeted towards offices with multiple assets. They offer asset tracking solutions, control, and maintenance to improve office workflows and asset lifespans.
Best For: Office managers who want a dedicated asset management software to track asset life cycles.
Pricing: Paid version starts at $35 per month for 250 assets and has a free 15-day trial available.
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Aptien is a cloud-based office solution software that helps professionals with projects, tasks, and workforce management. Aptien also allows you to manage an inventory of your tools, schedule their maintenance, and assign personnel to keep them in good condition.
Best For: Organizations that need a system to help them manage an inventory of all their tools in one place along with project and task management
Pricing: Free version available. Paid version starts at $18 per month for their “Team” package, which is good for 3 people.
AssetTiger is a cloud-based asset management and tool-tracking software that helps business owners manage their assets, schedule their maintenance, and track when and where they are used. Managers can also use AssetTiger software to store and monitor contract due dates, license expirations, and audit lists.
Best For: Asset managers looking to manage their tools for free
Pricing: Free for the first 250 assets. The paid plan, which is good for up to 500 assets, starts at $120 per year. You can also choose to buy asset tags worth $180 per year instead.
Dude Solutions is a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) focused on equipment maintenance and usage. Their Asset Essentials™️ software helps streamline all asset management tasks such as maintenance and tracking.
Best For: Managers who require asset maintenance for assets that are far from the warehouse or the company
Pricing: Dependent on the organization's specific needs
IBM Maximo Application Suite is a general asset management tool for enterprises. With the help of automation, it can conduct inspections for you through its Visual Inspection feature, allowing you to focus more on asset maintenance.
Best For: Larger organizations that want to automate their asset management
Toolhound is a web-based tracking tool management software that also serves as an inventory library. Their main target audience are those in the fields of mining, construction, and industrial work.
Best For: Organizations that are looking for a way to create a tool inventory for handheld tools specifically
Pricing: Depends on the features you want to avail. A free demo is also available.
GigaTrak is a digital tool tracking system that allows for an unlimited number of tools and assets to be tracked at any given time. Using their barcode-scanning system, you can keep track of your inventory with GigaTrak from any handheld device and access your data at any time.
Best For: Managers who need staff at multiple locations to check different inventories
Pricing: Free demo and 30-day trial. For tool management, to use their cloud-based system starts at $75 monthly, but to self-host is priced at $2495, paid once. For their asset management, self-hosting is your only option and it starts at $995 as a one-time fee.
Fishbowl Inventory is a warehouse inventory management solution for small to medium-sized businesses. As part of their inventory management solution, they also provide asset tracking to better manage inventory stocks, monitor food expiration dates, and track the delivery of goods and supplies.
Best For: Companies that have large warehouses and need assistance in managing their stocks
Pricing: Free demo available. Software starts at $4395.
Fracttal One is a CMMS software that specializes in asset maintenance. It allows you to track all your assets in one place, schedule their maintenance and usage, and see the data in reports.
Best For: Performing general maintenance checks on assets frequently
Pricing: Each free account can accommodate up to 2 users. Paid accounts start at $195 per month.
Using tracking tools can be beneficial for different kinds of businesses. Their most common use is to track the distance traveled of cargo transported to and from warehouses, as tracking tools help the staff on both ends of the transaction ensure that the goods will arrive at their destination in good condition. Tracking tools can also assure safety in the workplace, as with the help of digital reports and integrations with sensors, any incidents encountered along the way can be picked up by sensors or other technology.
Another benefit of using tracking tools is that they can help maintain ideal temperatures for shipping goods with specific temperature requirements. Additionally, having your sensors connected to a digital workspace can help you track the temperature of your goods on-the-go. Tracking tools are also able to notify you of any issues happening in transit, which can prompt you to address them immediately.
Roselin Manawis
Roselin Manawis is a content writer and researcher for SafetyCulture. She has experience in news writing and content marketing across different fields of discipline. Her background in Communication Arts enables her to leverage multimedia and improve the quality of her work. She also contributed as a research assistant for an international study and as a co-author for two books in 2020. With her informative articles, she aims to ignite digital transformation in workplaces around the world.
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