Head-to-head · RFID Software
TagMatiks vs AssetPulse
TagMatiks leads on 0 checks, AssetPulse on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTagMatiks · 9.0/10
- Free planonly TagMatiks
- Most featuresAssetPulse · 4 of 4
TagMatiks scores higher on our rubric for rfid software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
TagMatiks is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing RFID basics. AssetPulse is the better fit for asset-heavy organizations with maintenance workflows.
- TagMatiks fits best
Budget-conscious teams needing RFID basics
- AssetPulse fits best
Asset-heavy organizations with maintenance workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | TagMatiks 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | AssetPulse 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in RFID Software | #5 in RFID Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious teams needing RFID basics | Asset-heavy organizations with maintenance workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $1,800/device/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Tickets |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TagMatiks 3/4 · AssetPulse 4/4 | ||
| Read-event analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Movement history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exception alerts | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Mobile support | App | App |
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| Our verdict | TagMatiks is an RFID software suite from RFID4U for collecting, managing, and analyzing RFID data. It serves teams that need asset tracking, inventory and cycle counts, mobile data collection, RFID reader management, label printing, tag… Read the review → |
AssetPulse provides AssetGather, an RFID asset-tracking platform for laboratories, manufacturers, government organizations and other asset-intensive operations. It combines a web-based server with handheld-reader and smartphone… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TagMatiks — where it wins
- Free plans cover handheld collection and tracking basics
- Supports readers, lifecycle tracking, counts, printing, testing, and APIs
- Integrates with SAP, ServiceNow, Shopify, NetSuite, and more
Where it doesn't
- Paid pricing is based on different device, asset, and license models
- Published pricing is effective June 1, 2020
- Exception alerts are not verified
AssetPulse — where it wins
- Tracks assets with RFID, BLE, IoT, barcode, GPS and related data
- Combines audits, reconciliation, custody, maintenance and calibration workflows
- Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs and ERP, WMS and CMMS integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a consultation with the vendor
- Broad coverage may exceed the needs of RFID-only teams
- Hardware and software scope may require a coordinated deployment
- TagMatiks9.0/10 · Free plan
A broad RFID suite with a free entry point and one-time paid tiers.
Visit TagMatiksFull verdict → - AssetPulse8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad hybrid asset-tracking platform for teams managing maintenance, custody and audits.
Visit AssetPulseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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