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2026 Comparison

Top 10 Best Inventory Management Software

Complete guide and comparison of the best solutions to manage your inventory efficiently. Independent analysis based on features, pricing and user feedback.

Updated: January 2026

How to Choose Your Inventory Software?

Inventory management is crucial for any business handling equipment, stock or assets. Good software should offer real-time tracking, automatic alerts, and adapt to your industry.

Our Evaluation Criteria

  • Ease of use and onboarding
  • Tracking features (QR, barcodes, RFID)
  • Value for money and pricing transparency
  • Customer support and documentation
  • Available integrations and APIs

The 2026 Ranking

1

ark.stock

The complete Swiss solution for SMBs

4.9

ark.stock stands out with its unique dual-mode approach: classic inventory management AND project mode for events. 100% Swiss hosting, trilingual interface (FR/EN/DE), and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

Strengths

  • Swiss hosting, native GDPR
  • Unique event project mode
  • Hierarchical containers (vehicles → flight cases)
  • Integrated invoicing and quotes
  • QR scanning with label generation

Weaknesses

  • No advanced RFID
  • No integrated e-commerce store
CHF 12-149/month Event SMBs, AV service providers, Swiss companies
7-day free trial
2

Sortly

Simplified visual inventory

4.5

Sortly focuses on simplicity with a very visual approach to inventory. Perfect for those who want an intuitive solution without frills, with a free plan to get started.

Strengths

  • Free plan (100 items)
  • Very intuitive interface
  • Native QR/barcode scanning
  • Offline mode

Weaknesses

  • No project management
  • Limited advanced features
  • English only
Free - $149/month Small businesses, simple inventory
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3

EZRentOut

Equipment rental specialist

4.4

Robust American solution for equipment rental with integrated online store and accounting integrations (QuickBooks, Xero). Watch out for additional costs per user and location.

Strengths

  • Integrated online store
  • QuickBooks/Xero integrations
  • Complete rental management

Weaknesses

  • +$20/additional user
  • +$25/additional location
  • English interface
$50-499/month + add-ons B2C equipment rental, e-commerce
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4

Cheqroom

Enterprise solution with RFID

4.3

Cheqroom targets large enterprises with a per-admin billing model and unlimited assets. Native RFID for mass tracking, but quote-only pricing.

Strengths

  • Advanced native RFID
  • Unlimited assets and users
  • Native iOS/Android mobile app
  • Enterprise SSO

Weaknesses

  • Opaque pricing (quote only)
  • Enterprise-oriented
  • Complex setup
Custom quote (per admin) Large enterprises, media production
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5

Rentman

European leader in events

4.6

Rentman is the reference for technical event service providers in Europe. Crew management, advanced scheduling, but premium pricing starting at €35/user/month.

Strengths

  • Integrated crew management
  • Advanced planning and transport
  • Event industry reference

Weaknesses

  • High per-user price
  • Learning curve
  • Overkill for small structures
€35-55/user/month Large event companies
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6

Current RMS

UK solution for broadcast and rental

4.2

Current RMS comes from the UK with a focus on broadcast and production. Solid QuickBooks/Xero integrations, but expensive per-user billing.

Strengths

  • Broadcast/production focus
  • Accounting integrations
  • 30-day trial

Weaknesses

  • High per-user cost
  • No native QR codes
  • Dated interface
$71-79/user/month Broadcast studios, UK production
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7

Booqable

E-commerce oriented online rental

4.3

Booqable specializes in e-commerce rental with an integrated online store and booking widget. Ideal for B2C online rental.

Strengths

  • Integrated online store
  • Booking widget
  • Modern interface

Weaknesses

  • No pure inventory mode
  • Limited features outside rental
  • No maintenance management
€29-99/month B2C rental, e-commerce
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8

Hector

General IT asset management

4.0

Hector targets IT asset management with software license tracking, computer hardware and machine fleet. General solution but less suited for events.

Strengths

  • Software license management
  • IT fleet tracking
  • ITSM integrations

Weaknesses

  • Not suited for events
  • Less modern interface
  • Complex setup
Custom quote IT departments, IT fleet management
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9

Loxya (Robert Manager)

French open source solution

3.8

Loxya is a French open source solution with over 13 years of existence. Free but requires server infrastructure and technical skills for installation.

Strengths

  • Free and open source
  • Active French community
  • Total customization

Weaknesses

  • Technical installation required
  • No official support
  • Maintenance on your own
Free (open source) Technicians, limited budgets
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10

Odoo Inventory

Module of a complete ERP

3.9

Odoo offers an inventory module within its complete ERP. Powerful but complex, often requires an integrator for implementation.

Strengths

  • Complete ERP ecosystem
  • Highly customizable
  • Large community

Weaknesses

  • Implementation complexity
  • Often requires an integrator
  • Basic inventory module alone
€24.90/user/month (ERP) Companies with ERP needs
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Our Methodology

This ranking is based on our analysis of features, user feedback on G2, Capterra and GetApp, as well as our own tests. We regularly update this comparison to reflect market changes.

ark.stock is our solution. This comparison aims to be objective by presenting the strengths and weaknesses of each solution, including ours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is inventory management software?
Inventory management software allows you to track, organize and manage your equipment, stock or assets. It typically offers scanning features (QR, barcode), low stock alerts, reports and sometimes invoicing.
How to choose the right software for my business?
Evaluate your specific needs: inventory size, number of users, need for project/event management, budget, and regulatory constraints (data hosting). Test several solutions with available free trials.
Are there free solutions?
Yes, Sortly offers a free plan limited to 100 items, and Loxya is open source (free but requires infrastructure). Most other solutions offer a 7 to 30-day free trial.
Why is Swiss hosting important?
Swiss hosting ensures your data stays in Switzerland, under Swiss data protection laws (DPA). This is particularly important for companies with GDPR requirements or high confidentiality needs.

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