Head-to-head · IT Asset Management Software
Reftab vs BlueTally
Reftab leads on 0 checks, BlueTally on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreReftab · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresReftab · 4 of 4
Reftab scores higher on our rubric for it asset management software: 7.6 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #17 and #68.
BlueTally leads on asset limit: 250 assets versus 50 assets.
Reftab is the better fit for small teams tracking hardware and SaaS. BlueTally is the better fit for small teams needing self-service asset tracking.
- Reftab fits best
Small teams tracking hardware and SaaS
- BlueTally fits best
Small teams needing self-service asset tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Reftab 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | BlueTally 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #17 in IT Asset Management Software | #68 in IT Asset Management Software |
| Best for | Small teams tracking hardware and SaaS | Small teams needing self-service asset tracking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $9/user/yr | $199/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 15 integrations | 19 integrations |
| Features Reftab 4/4 · BlueTally 3/4 | ||
| Software license tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contract tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Barcode scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Asset limit | 50 assets | 250 assets (best) |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | Reftab is a cloud-based IT asset management platform for teams tracking hardware, software, users, and IT spend. It fits organizations that need one system for asset assignment, check-in and checkout, barcode and QR-code scanning, software… Read the review → |
BlueTally is a cloud-based IT asset management platform for teams that need one place to track hardware, software licenses, warranties, assignments, audits, maintenance, inventory levels, and lifecycle records. It is particularly well… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Reftab — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 50 assets with mobile and barcode tools
- Tracks assignments, licenses, usage, spend, renewals, and access reviews
- Supports requests, reservations, audits, maintenance, and approval workflows
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 50 assets
- Hardware Asset Management costs $125 per month
- Contract tracking is less detailed than dedicated SaaS-management tools
BlueTally — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 50 assets
- Tracks hardware, licenses, warranties, audits, and lifecycle records
- Self-service views, barcode scanning, workflows, reports, and integrations
Where it doesn't
- Paid Core plan starts at $232 per month
- REST API access begins with the Business plan
- Employee portal and self-audits require the Corporate plan
- Reftab7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Flexible ITAM for small teams managing hardware, SaaS, licenses, and assignments.
Visit ReftabFull verdict → - BlueTally3.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad IT asset system with a useful free tier and paid plans from $232 monthly.
Visit BlueTallyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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