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ark.stock vs HireHop
Swiss solution vs affordable British alternative: which event rental software to choose?
Dual-mode: classic inventory + event projects
Specialized in event and equipment rental
Approach
ark.stock and HireHop are both event management solutions with different pricing approaches.
Approach
ark.stock: Dual-mode: classic inventory + event projects
HireHop: Specialized in event and equipment rental
Pricing
ark.stock: CHF 12-149/month all-inclusive
HireHop: £46/month 1st user + £23/additional user
Target
ark.stock: Swiss SMBs, AV providers, rental companies
HireHop: Event rental, AV, Film/TV
Detailed Feature Comparison
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Core Features
Inventory management
ark.stock
HireHop
Quotes and invoices
ark.stock
HireHop
QR/Barcode scanning
ark.stock
HireHop
Multi-depot
ark.stock
HireHop
Event Features
Project/event mode
ark.stock
HireHop
Crew/technician management
ark.stockBasic
HireHopAdvanced
Equipment testing and maintenance
ark.stock
HireHop
Sub-hire
ark.stock
HireHop
Integrations & Support
Accounting integrations
ark.stockPDF/CSV export
HireHopXero, QuickBooks, Sage
Interface languages
ark.stockFR, EN, DE
HireHop16+ languages incl. FR, DE, EN
Hosting
ark.stockSwitzerland (nDPA)
HireHopUK Cloud
Free version
ark.stock7-day trial
HireHopYes, limited features
Pricing Comparison
ark.stock vs HireHop: which solution offers best value for your business?
ark.stock
Price in CHFSolo
1 user, unlimited assets
CHF 12/mois
Starter
2 users + projects
CHF 29/mois
Professional
6 users + all modules
CHF 79/mois
Enterprise
15 users + priority
CHF 149/mois
HireHop
Price in GBP (+ UK VAT)Free
1 user, limited features
Free
First user
Full access
£46/month
Additional users
Per user
£23/month/user
Our Verdict
Two event solutions with distinct strengths.
Choose ark.stock if...
- You need a classic inventory mode in addition to events
- You prefer Swiss hosting compliant with nDPA
- You want predictable fixed pricing
- You don't need advanced crew management
Choose HireHop if...
- You need advanced crew and technician management
- You use Xero, QuickBooks or Sage for accounting
- You do regular sub-hiring
- A limited free version is enough to get started
Frequently Asked Questions
How does HireHop's pricing work?
HireHop charges £46/month for the first user and £23/month for each additional user. For UK businesses, add 20% VAT. It's a per-user model that can become expensive with a growing team.
Which solution has better accounting integrations?
HireHop offers direct integrations with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. ark.stock offers document export (PDF/CSV) compatible with any Swiss or international accounting software.
Is crew management essential?
It depends on your structure. If you have freelance technicians or a team to schedule per project, HireHop offers more features. For pure inventory management with project allocation, ark.stock is sufficient.
Can I migrate from HireHop to ark.stock?
Yes, ark.stock offers CSV/Excel import that allows you to migrate your inventory data. Our team can assist you in this transition.
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