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Rentman vs Skyware Inventory
Both stand on inventory management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Rentman combines equipment planning, crew scheduling, and quoting for event production work. Basic users are free, but project editing and scheduling require power users; the Platform plan is €39.00 per month.
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Skyware Inventory covers core inventory transactions, detailed item records, mobile barcode work, and multiple costing methods. Its free tier is limited, while paid plans add features such as serial numbers, variants, and costing options.
Visit Skyware InventoryThe facts
| Rentman | Skyware Inventory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Simple: $258 per user a year |
| Plans published | 14 | 7 |
| Maker | Rentman | Skyware Inventory |
| Website | rentman.io | skywareinventory.com |
| On inventory management software | #12 of 75 | #16 of 75 |
Rentman: what it does well
- QR and barcode scanning tracks equipment locations.
- Drag-and-drop crew scheduling considers availability, training, and cost.
- Quotes and contracts can receive digital signatures.
- Mobile app provides job notes and hour recording.
What to know first
- Power users are needed to create or edit projects.
- Equipment or crew scheduling requires power users.
- Some modules carry separate monthly per-power-user charges.
Skyware Inventory: what it does well
- Real-time quantity-on-hand visibility
- Barcode scanning on Android
- FIFO, LIFO, and average costing reports
- No item or transaction limits stated
- Excel export for analysis
What to know first
- Free plan limited to one user
- Free tier is ad-supported
- Paid plans billed per user monthly
- Android app requires a paid plan
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