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Head-to-head · Rental Software

Current RMS vs HireHop

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Current RMS #3 in Rental Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Current RMS
HireHop #7 in Rental Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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.
Cons
  • No online booking feature is listed among its capabilities
  • Additional users cost $49 per user each month
  • Subscriptions are not refundable
  • 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.
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…

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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,…

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  1. Current RMSRental Software 8.630-day trial
  2. HireHopRental Software 7.8Free plan

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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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