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Head-to-head · Barcoding Software

BarTender vs MapTrack

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score BarTender #6 in Barcoding Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit BarTender
MapTrack #8 in Barcoding Software 7.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MapTrack

BarTender leads on 0 checks, MapTrack on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBarTender · 7.9/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresBarTender · 2 of 3

BarTender scores higher on our rubric for barcoding software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

BarTender is the better fit for teams needing versatile label design and printing. MapTrack is the better fit for teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets.

  • BarTender fits best

    Teams needing versatile label design and printing

  • MapTrack fits best

    Teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets

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Side by side

Feature BarTender 7.9/10 Visit ↗ MapTrack 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #6 in Barcoding Software #8 in Barcoding Software
Best for Teams needing versatile label design and printing Teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $199/yr A$1/unit/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 185+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BarTender 2/3 · MapTrack 0/3
Label design ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Label printing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile scanning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Barcode formats 100+ symbologies, including UPC-A/UPC-E, EAN-8/EAN-13, Code 39, Code 128, Interleaved 2-of-5, GS1 DataBar, Codabar, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode, and Han Xin Not checked yet
Tracking focus Products Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Design labels with more than 100 barcode symbologies and templates
  • Print from workstations, browsers, and mobile devices
  • Automate workflows with REST APIs, File Drop, and no-code builders
  • 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
  • No free plan; paid editions start at $199 per year
  • Pricing and features vary across several on-premises and cloud editions
  • Some advanced integrations and centralized controls require higher editions
  • 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

BarTender is labeling software for organizations that design, manage, automate, and print barcode and RFID labels. Its WYSIWYG designer, label templates, and support for more than 100 barcode symbologies suit teams in warehouse,…

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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. BarTenderBarcoding Software 7.930-day trial
  2. MapTrackBarcoding Software 7.830-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BarTender — where it wins

    • Design labels with more than 100 barcode symbologies and templates
    • Print from workstations, browsers, and mobile devices
    • Automate workflows with REST APIs, File Drop, and no-code builders

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid editions start at $199 per year
    • Pricing and features vary across several on-premises and cloud editions
    • Some advanced integrations and centralized controls require higher editions

  • 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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