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Head-to-head · Barcoding Software

BarCloud vs MapTrack

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score BarCloud #3 in Barcoding Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit BarCloud
MapTrack #8 in Barcoding Software 7.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MapTrack

BarCloud leads on 0 checks, MapTrack on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBarCloud · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly MapTrack

BarCloud scores higher on our rubric for barcoding software: 8.5 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

BarCloud is the better fit for teams tracking assets and inventory across locations. MapTrack is the better fit for teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets.

  • BarCloud fits best

    Teams tracking assets and inventory across locations

  • MapTrack fits best

    Teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets

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Side by side

Feature BarCloud 8.5/10 Visit ↗ MapTrack 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.8
Ranking #3 in Barcoding Software #8 in Barcoding Software
Best for Teams tracking assets and inventory across locations Teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — A$1/unit/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO/SAML GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 5,000+ integrations 185+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BarCloud 0/3 · MapTrack 0/3
Label design Not checked yet Not checked yet
Label printing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile scanning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Barcode formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tracking focus Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines barcode and QR workflows with mobile transactions on iOS and Android
  • Tracks check-in/out, reservations, maintenance, and depreciation
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment, API access, and listed integrations
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes in bulk from mobile devices
  • Track assignments, locations, movement history, and check-in/out
  • Fleet plans include GPS options; Pro adds work orders and compliance workflows
Cons
  • Pricing requires a personalized quote rather than published plan prices
  • Professional is the only listed tier with unlimited assets and stock items
  • Lite's asset limit is unclear, which may complicate capacity planning
  • Tools and equipment Standard starts at 200 billable assets
  • Fleet, plant, and heavy machinery plans cost more than tools plans
  • Asset tracking is the focus, not label design
Our verdict

BarCloud brings inventory management and asset tracking together for organizations managing equipment, tools, IT devices, supplies, and other resources. Barcode labels and QR codes identify items, while mobile apps support asset and…

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MapTrack is a cloud asset-tracking platform for construction, civil, mining, facilities, and field-service teams managing tools, equipment, plant, or fleet across sites. Teams can maintain an asset register, assign custody, record…

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  1. BarCloudBarcoding Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. MapTrackBarcoding Software 7.830-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BarCloud — where it wins

    • Combines barcode and QR workflows with mobile transactions on iOS and Android
    • Tracks check-in/out, reservations, maintenance, and depreciation
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment, API access, and listed integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a personalized quote rather than published plan prices
    • Professional is the only listed tier with unlimited assets and stock items
    • Lite's asset limit is unclear, which may complicate capacity planning

  • MapTrack — where it wins

    • Scan QR codes and barcodes in bulk from mobile devices
    • Track assignments, locations, movement history, and check-in/out
    • Fleet plans include GPS options; Pro adds work orders and compliance workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Tools and equipment Standard starts at 200 billable assets
    • Fleet, plant, and heavy machinery plans cost more than tools plans
    • Asset tracking is the focus, not label design

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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