Google Find Hub vs Prey

GFGoogle Find Hub9.2Visit Prey8.8Visit

Higher score GF Google Find Hub #2 in Device Locator Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan Visit Google

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Prey #3 in Device Locator Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $1.30/mo (annual) Free plan Visit Prey

• Google Find Hub fits best

  Android users locating phones, watches, and accessories

• Prey fits best

  Organizations managing mixed device fleets

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Side by side

Feature	GFGoogle Find Hub 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Prey 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Device Locator Apps	#3 in Device Locator Apps
Best for	Android users locating phones, watches, and accessories	Organizations managing mixed device fleets
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	$1.3/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Specs
Supported platforms	Android, web browser, Wear OS	Not published
Tracker compatibility	Multiple-brands	Not published
Location network	Both	Not published
Remote device actions	Play sound, mark as lost and lock, erase/reset device	Not published
Location history	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Finds some devices and compatible accessories when offline Offers sound, lost-device locking, and remote erase actions Supports live location sharing and map directions	Tracks device location and history across major desktop and mobile platforms Combines geofences with remote lock, alarms, wipe, and encryption actions Adds inventory, loan management, automations, and API access for fleets
Cons	Device coverage centers on Android, Wear OS, and compatible items Offline finding depends on participating Android devices Does not list a desktop app; access is through web or Android	Protection and fleet-management actions require paid plans Organization plan prices are per device and billed annually No automatic self-service 14-day trial is offered
Our verdict	Google Find Hub helps people locate Android devices, Wear OS watches, and compatible accessories through an Android app or web browser. It is aimed at Android users who want a way to find their own devices and items, as well as share live… Read the review →	Prey brings device location, protection, and fleet management into a web control panel with installed clients for laptops, phones, and tablets. It is aimed at individuals and organizations—including businesses, schools, and managed service… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Find Hub — where it wins

  • Finds some devices and compatible accessories when offline
  • Offers sound, lost-device locking, and remote erase actions
  • Supports live location sharing and map directions

  Where it doesn't

  • Device coverage centers on Android, Wear OS, and compatible items
  • Offline finding depends on participating Android devices
  • Does not list a desktop app; access is through web or Android

• Prey — where it wins

  • Tracks device location and history across major desktop and mobile platforms
  • Combines geofences with remote lock, alarms, wipe, and encryption actions
  • Adds inventory, loan management, automations, and API access for fleets

  Where it doesn't

  • Protection and fleet-management actions require paid plans
  • Organization plan prices are per device and billed annually
  • No automatic self-service 14-day trial is offered

• GFGoogle Find Hub9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free way to find Android devices, Wear OS watches, and compatible accessories.

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• Prey8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.30/mo (annual)

  Cross-platform location tracking with remote security actions and fleet management.

  Visit PreyFull verdict →