Head-to-head · Rental Software
Current RMS vs HireHop
Current RMS leads on 0 checks, HireHop on 1, and 0 are 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 scoreCurrent RMS · 8.6/10
- Free planonly HireHop
- Free trialonly Current RMS
Current RMS scores higher on our rubric for rental software: 8.6 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
HireHop offers free plan; Current RMS doesn't.
Current RMS is the better fit for established rental teams needing scheduling and contracts. HireHop is the better fit for rental teams needing a free start and multi-depot tools.
- Current RMS fits best
Established rental teams needing scheduling and contracts
- HireHop fits best
Rental teams needing a free start and multi-depot tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Current RMS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | HireHop 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Rental Software | #7 in Rental Software |
| Best for | Established rental teams needing scheduling and contracts | Rental teams needing a free start and multi-depot tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $49/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 16 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Current RMS 0/3 · HireHop 0/3 | ||
| Online booking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Availability calendar | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Digital contract signing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Rental inventory | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Location limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Current RMS brings rental operations into a cloud system for AV, production, event and party rental companies. It is aimed at established teams that need to coordinate equipment availability, customer records, contracts and warehouse… Read the review → |
HireHop is cloud-based rental software for independent operators, event and AV companies, broadcast businesses, and larger multi-depot rental teams. It brings inquiries, quotes, bookings, equipment availability, inventory, dispatch,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Current RMS — where it wins
- Tracks inventory availability with barcode and QR-code asset tools
- Combines labor, vehicle, venue and transport scheduling
- Creates proposals and agreements with online approval and signatures
Where it doesn't
- No online booking feature is listed among its capabilities
- Additional users cost $49 per user each month
- Subscriptions are not refundable
HireHop — where it wins
- Starter includes quotes, bookings, customer management and basic stock control.
- Scanning options include barcode, QR, NFC and RFID.
- Professional adds multi-depot workflows, reports and dashboards.
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to one user and basic stock control.
- Professional is priced per user, so costs vary with team size.
- Enterprise-only features include migration support and sandbox accounts.
- Current RMS8.6/10 · 30-day trial
A rental operations hub for inventory, scheduling, agreements and billing workflows.
Visit Current RMSFull verdict → - HireHop7.8/10 · Free plan
A broad rental workflow tool with a free Starter plan and paid multi-depot controls.
Visit HireHopFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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