Instead of Prey
Prey alternatives
Prey centers on locating missing devices and managing their security remotely. Its tracking includes active tracking, Wi-Fi triangulation, location history and geofences; admins can lock screens, sound alarms, send messages and mark devices missing. Data controls include custom wipe, remote encryption and file retrieval, while fleet tools add automated actions, mass actions, roles, permissions and a developer API. There is a free plan, with annual per-slot plans from $1.30 per month, and support for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows and web.
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Snipe-IT
by Snipe-ITFree plan Open source Self-hostedOpen-source, self-hosted inventory with barcode scanning — Snipe-IT tracks software licenses and supports barcode scanning, while Prey focuses on device location, recovery and remote security.
Free plan · paid from $39.99/mo Visit site - 2
Lansweeper
by LansweeperFree plan APILinuxMac+3Hybrid asset discovery and license or contract tracking — Lansweeper tracks software licenses and contracts across hybrid deployments, while Prey centers on finding and securing devices.
Free plan · paid from $199/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site - 3
Shelf
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4Open-source equipment custody, bookings and audits — Shelf adds bookings, custody tracking, audits and consumables management, while Prey adds lost-device tracking and remote security controls.
Free plan · paid from $34/mo · 7-day trial Visit site - 4
AssetTiger
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Asset maintenance, depreciation and detailed reporting — AssetTiger adds maintenance scheduling, depreciation methods and 80+ report types, while Prey provides device location and security actions.
From $20/mo · 30-day trial Visit site - 5
Reftab
by ReftabFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebSmall teams tracking assets, licenses and contracts — Reftab combines barcode scanning with software license, contract and employee self-service tracking; Prey focuses on device security and location.
Free plan · paid from $9/user · 14-day trial Visit site - 6
Asset Giant
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebPhysical asset hire, bookings and QR checkouts — Asset Giant adds AI-assisted cataloguing, bookings, hire billing and QR checkouts, while Prey focuses on locating and securing devices.
Free plan · paid from £19/mo Visit site - 7
AssetCenter
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Asset lifecycle records, subscriptions and device imports — AssetCenter adds detailed asset timelines, subscription tracking and depreciation reports, while Prey emphasizes device location and remote security.
Free plan · paid from $39/mo · 14-day trial Visit site - 8
Apple Find My
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Device Finder: Bluetooth Scanner
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bleFIND
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Chipolo app
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eufy Security
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Life360
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FMD
Free plan AndroidWeb - 15
Google Find Hub
Free plan AndroidWeb - 16
Pebblebee app
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FMD (FindMyDevice)
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Wunderfind
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Moto Tag app
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Samsung Find
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SmartThings Find
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Tile
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Orbit
Paid iPhoneMac4.2 Visit site
An alternative may fit better when the task is keeping an inventory of equipment, assignments, maintenance or contracts rather than recovering lost devices. Prey’s file retrieval is limited to one file up to 25 MB at a time, hosted for 30 days. Linux support is limited to Ubuntu, and iOS capabilities are heavily constrained by its operating system. When switching, weigh whether location and remote security actions matter more than asset records, bookings, audits or depreciation. Compare platform coverage, deployment options, integrations and pricing against the workflows your organization needs.