Comparison

Best construction inventory software: 8 tools compared

Published 07/10/2026

"Construction inventory software" covers very different products, such as plant telematics, tool cribs with RFID kiosks, general stock apps and depot-to-site tools. This comparison sets out what each one actually does, according to its own official website, and where each one stops.

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We kept tools that contractors genuinely use to track tools, equipment or stock, and that we could check on the vendor's site. If you have not yet decided what you need, read our guide to choosing construction inventory management software first; this page assumes you are already building a shortlist.

The decision table

ToolTypeStrengthLimitationBest for
ProcoreConstruction management platformEquipment registry linked to projects, inspections, timesheets and budgetsNot a stock tool for consumables; pricing on quoteFirms already running Procore
ToolWatchTool and equipment tracking (AlignOps)Warehouse-to-field transfers, barcode, Bluetooth, maintenance, job costingPricing on quote; a substantial system to roll outMid-size and large trade contractors
Hilti ON!TrackAsset management with serviceTags, app, implementation and training supplied by Hilti; works on any brandPricing on quote; built around tagged assetsFirms that want the setup done for them
ToolHoundTool crib and inventory systemBarcode and RFID, self-serve kiosks, purchasing, rental modulesFrom $5,595 a year; tool-crib orientedIndustrial and large site tool cribs
TennaEquipment and fleet managementGPS telematics, Bluetooth, maintenance, dispatch, dash camerasFleet focus; pricing on quoteHeavy equipment and vehicle fleets
SortlyGeneral inventory appSimple mobile app, barcode and QR, low-stock alerts, offlineUsers and active jobs capped by planSmall firms on a budget
ShareMyToolboxTool tracking appBarcode and QR, items assigned to people, crews and vansPaid per admin and per user blockSmall to mid-size crews losing hand tools
StockéoDepot and jobsite softwareStock per jobsite, site requests, delivery planningNo barcode or GPS tracking; no ERP; French companyContractors running a yard that supplies several sites

The tools one by one

Procore

What it is. A construction management platform. Its Equipment tool, part of Resource Management, is a registry of owned or rented equipment that you assign to projects, where it feeds inspections, timesheets, daily logs, T&M tickets and budgets.

Limitation. The official pages we checked do not describe stock levels for consumables or a depot workflow. Pricing is an annual fee based on annual construction volume, with unlimited users; no figures are published.

Choose it if Procore already runs your projects and you mainly need to know which plant sits on which job.

ToolWatch

What it is. Tool and equipment tracking software, now one of the products of AlignOps. It covers tools, equipment and consumables across warehouses and jobsites, with barcode scanning, Bluetooth tags and gateways, GPS integration, pick tickets, maintenance, certifications, usage-based job billing and ERP integration.

Limitation. Three tiers (Essentials, Pro, Enterprise), all on quote. The depth that suits a large firm is more than a ten-person contractor needs.

Choose it if you run a real warehouse with staff, charge tools back to jobs and want one system for the lot.

Hilti ON!Track

What it is. Hilti's asset management system, with barcode tags that work on any brand of equipment, a cloud app on iOS and Android, service reminders and employee certificates, delivered with implementation, on-site training and support.

Limitation. Pricing is on request. It is built around individually tagged assets rather than quantities of materials going out to sites.

Choose it if you want a supplier to plan, tag and train for you rather than set everything up yourself.

ToolHound

What it is. A tool and inventory system for cribs, warehouses and jobsites, using barcode and RFID, with self-serve kiosks, transfers, maintenance, purchasing and rental modules. Available in the cloud or on-premise.

Limitation. The Essentials package starts at $5,595 a year, and the design assumes a staffed or kiosk-controlled tool crib.

Choose it if you work on large industrial projects with a central crib issuing tools to many workers.

Tenna

What it is. Equipment management for mixed fleets of owned, rented and third-party assets, with GPS telematics, Bluetooth, preventive maintenance and work orders, dispatch, inspections and AI dash cameras.

Limitation. Its centre of gravity is plant and vehicles, not consumable stock in a yard. Pricing is on request.

Choose it if your money is tied up in machines and vehicles, and utilisation and maintenance are the problem.

Sortly

What it is. A general inventory app for small businesses, with a construction offer. It covers barcode and QR scanning, low-stock alerts, photos, and a mobile app that works offline.

Limitation. Plans cap items, users and active jobs. The monthly Advanced plan is $49 for 500 items, 2 users and 5 active jobs; Ultra is $149 for 2,000 items, 5 users and 10 active jobs. Depot-to-site deliveries are not its focus.

Choose it if you are a small firm that wants a clean, cheap stock list on phones this week.

ShareMyToolbox

What it is. A tool tracking app for field teams, with barcode and QR tags, tools assigned to people, crews, vans and locations, audits, optional GPS tagging when scanned, and unlimited items.

Limitation. The Business plan starts at $100 a month for the first admin, with extra admins and employee users sold in blocks of five. It is about accountability for tools, not materials planning.

Choose it if hand tools disappear and you want each one tied to a named person.

Stockéo

What it is. Our own product, so judge it on the same terms. It covers stock by jobsite, site requests from foremen, delivery planning for drivers, low-stock alerts, per-unit tracking for tools and plant alongside quantities for consumables, and Excel import and export, with separate roles for depot, site managers and drivers.

Limitation. It does not do barcode scanning, GPS or Bluetooth tracking. It is not an ERP and does no estimating or invoicing. It is a French company priced in euros, at 99 € a month for the Starter plan (5 users, 5 active jobsites, 100 stock items), 199 € a month under 50 employees (10 users, 15 active jobsites, 250 stock items) and 499 € a month for 50 employees and over, unlimited. The interface is available in English.

Choose it if your daily problem is the flow from the yard to several sites, knowing who asked for what, what goes on tomorrow's lorry, and what is left where.

Four questions to pick the right one

  1. What costs you most when it goes missing? Machines and vehicles point to Tenna or Procore. Tagged power tools point to ToolWatch, Hilti ON!Track, ToolHound or ShareMyToolbox. Materials and consumables running out on site point to Sortly or Stockéo.
  2. Who will record the movements? A dedicated storekeeper can run a crib system. If foremen and drivers do it between other jobs, the tool has to be quick on a phone. Our page on construction tool tracking covers how to get that habit started.
  3. Do you need hardware? RFID, Bluetooth and GPS add cost and labelling time. They pay off on expensive items that move a lot. For the rest, a clear sign-out record often does the job; try a construction equipment checkout form before buying tags.
  4. How many people need an account? Count everyone who takes or returns items, then price each shortlisted tool for that number. Per-user plans can look cheap at two users and very different at twenty.
When Stockéo is the wrong choice. If you need GPS on your excavators, take Tenna. If you run an RFID tool crib, take ToolHound or ToolWatch. If you want everything inside your project platform, stay with Procore. If you are a three-person firm with one van, Sortly's free or entry plan may be all you need.

Whichever tool you choose, it only works if the yard itself has a layout. Our guide to construction warehouse management covers bays, locations and the order to set them up.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best construction inventory software?

There is no single best tool. It depends on what you mainly track. For heavy plant with telematics, Tenna is built for that. For tagged tools in a large tool crib, ToolWatch, ToolHound or Hilti ON!Track are the usual shortlist. For small firms tracking supplies on a budget, Sortly or ShareMyToolbox. For the depot-to-jobsite loop of stock, site requests and deliveries, Stockéo. Shortlist two or three and run a trial on your own data.

Is Procore an inventory management tool?

Not really. Procore's Equipment tool is a registry of owned or rented equipment that you assign to projects, and that equipment then appears in inspections, timesheets, daily logs and budgets. The official pages we checked do not describe stock levels for consumables or a depot workflow. If you already run Procore, it can be enough for plant; for stock, you will usually add a dedicated tool.

Do I need barcode, RFID, Bluetooth or GPS tags?

Only if the value of what you lose justifies the hardware and the labelling time. Barcodes and QR codes are cheap and work for most tools. Bluetooth and GPS make sense for expensive, mobile plant. Many contractors start with a simple record of who took what and to which jobsite, and add tags later on the items that actually go missing.

Which of these tools publish their prices?

On the dates we checked, Sortly, ShareMyToolbox, ToolHound and Stockéo show prices on their official sites. Procore, ToolWatch, Hilti ON!Track and Tenna work on a quote. Procore states its fee is based on annual construction volume, with unlimited users.

Sources

Product scopes and prices come from each vendor's official website, checked 07/10/2026. Prices change; confirm them with the vendor before buying. For more on Stockéo, see the Stockéo home page.

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