Asset Giant

Asset Giant is a browser-based system for keeping track of business equipment, tools and other physical assets, including who has them and where they are. It is best suited to small teams that need to book equipment, manage returns and use QR labels without installing an app. Its free tier is a useful starting point, but the one-user, 100-asset cap and lack of alerts make a paid plan more practical for ongoing team use.

Overview

Asset Giant brings inventory records together with custody, location and value tracking. Teams can scan a QR label on an item with a phone to open its record or check it in and out; labels can be printed on an ordinary printer. That combination makes it more than a static inventory: it can support shared equipment and hire workflows, though teams should weigh the plan limits against the size of their inventory and staff.

Key features

Catalogue and identify assets

Users can photograph an item and have AI suggest details such as make, model and category for review. This can speed up catalogue entry, but the suggestions are for users to check rather than a substitute for maintaining accurate records. Barcode scanning is also supported alongside QR scanning.

Bookings, returns and alerts

An asset booking calendar helps coordinate equipment use, while check-in and check-out workflows make custody changes easier to record. Alerts cover due backs, warranties, tests, inspections and low stock. Since alerts are excluded from Free Forever, teams that depend on reminders will need a paid plan.

Hiring and integrations

Quotes, invoices and hire rates support businesses that lend or rent equipment; card payments through Stripe are available on paid plans. Paid plans also include iCal calendar feeds. Custom API and data integrations are reserved for Enterprise, so organisations needing bespoke connections should factor in custom pricing.

Access and data

Asset Giant runs in a browser on phones, tablets and computers, with no installation required. The maker specifies iPhone Safari, Android Chrome and Samsung Internet. There are no mobile apps. The maker says company data is isolated and private, protected by login and user roles, and not sold. Users can export inventory; exceeding a plan limit or cancelling does not delete data, though some older items may be paused.

Pricing

Asset Giant has a free tier and four paid tiers. There is no free trial; Free Forever has no card requirement or time limit. Paid monthly prices are shown below, and yearly billing is also available for Crew, Business and Growth.

Free Forever is a no-cost way for one person to catalogue up to 100 assets, but its 50 MB storage, 25 monthly AI lookups, single custom field and one-month history leave little room for a growing operation. It also omits alerts. Crew at £19 a month is the first paid step for small teams: it raises the cap to 500 assets and three users and adds longer history, more storage and AI lookups. The pricing page lists an automated helpdesk chatbot on all plans and standard email support on Crew and Business.

Business at £79 a month fits a larger operation needing up to 5,000 assets and 10 users, with 36 months of activity history. Growth at £149 a month expands that to 20,000 assets and 25 users, plus more storage, AI lookups and custom fields. Enterprise is the route for unlimited capacity and custom API or data integrations; it has custom pricing and phone support. The maker describes data as retained after cancellation or exceeding a cap, but some older items may be paused, so plan limits still matter operationally.

Platforms

Asset Giant works through a web browser on Android and iOS devices as well as computers and tablets. The mobile browser support covers iPhone Safari, Android Chrome and Samsung Internet. Because it has no mobile apps, it suits teams comfortable using a browser for scanning and records rather than those seeking a dedicated app.

Who it's for

Asset Giant is aimed at construction and trades, media and events, hire businesses, schools, sports clubs and community organisations. Its strongest fit is a group sharing physical equipment that needs bookings, return reminders, QR-based access and a record of custody. A lone user with a small inventory can start free; teams needing alerts or more than one user must move to a paid plan. Businesses requiring bespoke integrations should look to Enterprise, while those needing a dedicated mobile app should consider another option.

Pros and cons

• Pros: QR labels printed on ordinary printers can open records and support check-in and check-out, making item handoffs workable without specialist label equipment.
• Pros: Booking, due-back alerts and maintenance-related reminders combine scheduling with asset records, particularly useful for shared or hired equipment.
• Pros: Inventory export and the stated retention of data after cancellation or exceeding a limit reduce the risk of losing records when plans change.
• Cons: Free Forever allows only one user and 100 assets, and omits alerts, so it is too constrained for a team relying on reminders.
• Cons: There is no mobile app; mobile use is through a browser, which may not suit teams that specifically want an installed app.
• Cons: Custom API and data integrations require Enterprise, putting bespoke connectivity behind a custom-priced tier.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Asset Tracking Software. Consider Prey if you want a freemium option with a free trial and support across desktop operating systems as well as mobile and web. Lansweeper is another freemium choice with a 14-day full trial and a free continuation for up to 100 assets. Shelf offers a free Personal plan with unlimited assets for one user and three custom fields; it may suit an individual prioritising asset capacity over team seats. AssetTiger is an alternative with a free plan and mobile platforms. MapYourTag has a free plan capped at 10 assets and two users, with email alerts included, so it may appeal to a very small team that values alerts at no cost. Reftab offers a free plan for up to 50 assets with mobile apps and barcode and QR-code support, a fit for users who want an installed app. Scanlily includes 500 items on its free plan for one user and allows unlimited items with QR labels, worth considering for a solo user focused on QR-labelled inventory. Sortly has a free tier for 100 unique items and one user, and may suit users comparing a similarly sized no-cost starting point.

Verdict

Choose Asset Giant if your organisation shares, books or hires physical equipment and wants QR-based check-in and check-out, reminders and asset records in one browser service. The free plan can establish a small inventory, but its single seat and lack of alerts make Crew the more realistic starting point for a working team. Look elsewhere if a dedicated mobile app or bespoke integrations without an Enterprise arrangement are priorities.