HireHop vs RentKit

HireHop9.2Visit RentKit8.9Visit

Higher score HireHop #3 in Event Rental Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit HireHop

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RentKit #5 in Event Rental Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit RentKit

• HireHop fits best

  Budget-conscious teams needing broad rental controls

• RentKit fits best

  Operations needing warehouse and route workflows

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Side by side

Feature	HireHop 9.2/10 Visit ↗	RentKit 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Event Rental Software	#5 in Event Rental Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams needing broad rental controls	Operations needing warehouse and route workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$4/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone
Integrations	16 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features HireHop 4/6 · RentKit 5/6
Quote builder	✓	✓
Rental contracts	✓	✓
Delivery scheduling	✓	✓
Online booking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Customer portal	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Return tracking	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Real-time availability, shortfall tracking, and serialized inventory management Barcode, QR, NFC, and RFID scanning for dispatch and returns Multi-depot operations, accounting integrations, REST API, and webhooks	Tracks availability, turnaround time, bundles, and overbooking risk Connects quoting, contracts, invoices, checkout, routing, and warehouse prep Native iOS and Android apps support crews, proof, payments, and time tracking
Cons	Starter is limited to one user and basic stock control Advanced permissions and migration support require the Enterprise plan Professional pricing is £46 per user per month, before applicable UK VAT	The $99 monthly base includes only two users Additional user fees can raise the monthly cost Time Only users are limited to time tracking
Our verdict	HireHop is cloud-based equipment rental ERP software for independent rental operators, event and AV companies, broadcast businesses, and multi-depot enterprises. It brings inquiries, quotes, bookings, customer management, inventory,… Read the review →	RentKit is event rental management software for companies renting tents, tables, inflatables, AV equipment, furniture, and other event assets. It brings inventory availability, quotes, orders, invoices, contracts, payments, delivery and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• HireHop — where it wins

  • Real-time availability, shortfall tracking, and serialized inventory management
  • Barcode, QR, NFC, and RFID scanning for dispatch and returns
  • Multi-depot operations, accounting integrations, REST API, and webhooks

  Where it doesn't

  • Starter is limited to one user and basic stock control
  • Advanced permissions and migration support require the Enterprise plan
  • Professional pricing is £46 per user per month, before applicable UK VAT

• RentKit — where it wins

  • Tracks availability, turnaround time, bundles, and overbooking risk
  • Connects quoting, contracts, invoices, checkout, routing, and warehouse prep
  • Native iOS and Android apps support crews, proof, payments, and time tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • The $99 monthly base includes only two users
  • Additional user fees can raise the monthly cost
  • Time Only users are limited to time tracking

• HireHop9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad rental operations platform with a free plan and paid multi-depot controls.

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• RentKit8.9/10 · Paid

  A full event-rental workflow with strong warehouse and route operations.

  Visit RentKitFull verdict →