Flex
7.7#3 in rental softwareFrom $100 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFlex vs inspHire
What both publish
| Fact | Flex | inspHire |
|---|---|---|
| API | Flex5 exposes a beta REST API using API keys and customer-specific Swagger UI documentation. | inspHire states that its API can create integrations with systems a business already uses. |
| Founded | Chris Stein founded Flex in 2009 for live-event and rental operations. | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Flex says it is headquartered in Orem, Utah. | Nottingham, England, UK |
| Integrations | Official integrations include QuickBooks, DocuSign and Zapier, with Zapier workflows able to connect Slack, Gmail and Google Drive. | The integrations directory lists finance, CRM, documentation, email marketing, address, mapping, telematics, and tests-and-certifications integrations. |
| Mobile app | Flex5 is distributed for Apple and Android devices and includes scanning, inventory, maintenance, pull-sheet preparation, returns and signature capture. | inspHire Mobile supports equipment allocation, deliveries, collections, exchanges, workshop management, service, repair, tests, inspections, and stock functions online or offline. |
| Purpose | Flex combines rental inventory and production operations, sales, warehouse workflows, crew scheduling, billing, and payments in one platform. | inspHire provides rental and hire management software for businesses that rent equipment. |
Flex plans
- Flex Asset Solutions$100 a month
- RFID module$100 a month
- Flex GTS$260 a month
- Flex$510 a month
- Flex Rental Solutions$510 a month
inspHire plans
- OnRent Core£189 a month
- inspHire Corporate EditionPriced on request
- inspHire Office EditionPriced on request
- OnRent EnterprisePriced on request
- OnRent PremierPriced on request
Pick Flex if…
Flex is aimed at rental and production businesses with 500 or more assets, multiple jobs, or multi-user and multi-location operations. The maker says it may not suit 1–2 person operations or businesses with budgets under $300/month.
Pick inspHire if…
It suits equipment rental businesses that need order, logistics, asset, and service management. Corporate Edition is aimed at more complex, multi-company operations, while the mobile app also supports offline work.