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Head-to-head · Event Rental Software

HireHop vs TapGoods

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score HireHop #3 in Event Rental Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit HireHop
TapGoods #4 in Event Rental Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit TapGoods

HireHop leads on 1 check, TapGoods on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreHireHop · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly HireHop
  • Most featuresTapGoods · 6 of 6

HireHop scores higher on our rubric for event rental software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

HireHop offers free plan; TapGoods doesn't.

HireHop is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing broad rental controls. TapGoods is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable all-round rental software.

  • HireHop fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing broad rental controls

  • TapGoods fits best

    Small teams wanting affordable all-round rental software

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Side by side

Feature HireHop 9.2/10 Visit ↗ TapGoods 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #3 in Event Rental Software #4 in Event Rental Software
Best for Budget-conscious teams needing broad rental controls Small teams wanting affordable all-round rental software
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $19/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA PCI DSS
Integrations 16 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HireHop 4/6 · TapGoods 6/6
Quote builder ✓ ✓
Rental contracts ✓ ✓
Delivery scheduling ✓ ✓
Online booking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Customer portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • $19 monthly Essentials plan with portal, agreements, payments, and 30 items
  • Online booking, quotes, contracts, payments, routing, and inventory controls
  • Higher tiers add QuickBooks, multi-location tools, AI insights, and unlimited inventory
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
  • Essentials limits inventory to 30 items
  • Premier features are needed for multi-location and multi-truck operations
  • Access is centered on web and API platforms
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,…

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TapGoods PRO is cloud-based rental management software for event, party, tent, entertainment, and related rental businesses. It brings inventory availability, overbooking prevention, quotes, contracts, payments, customer portals, online…

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  1. HireHopEvent Rental Software 9.2Free plan
  2. TapGoodsEvent Rental Software 9.0Paid

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

  • TapGoods — where it wins

    • $19 monthly Essentials plan with portal, agreements, payments, and 30 items
    • Online booking, quotes, contracts, payments, routing, and inventory controls
    • Higher tiers add QuickBooks, multi-location tools, AI insights, and unlimited inventory

    Where it doesn't

    • Essentials limits inventory to 30 items
    • Premier features are needed for multi-location and multi-truck operations
    • Access is centered on web and API platforms

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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