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Head-to-head · Event Rental Software

TapGoods vs RentKit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score TapGoods #4 in Event Rental Software 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit TapGoods
RentKit #5 in Event Rental Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit RentKit

TapGoods leads on 0 checks, RentKit on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTapGoods · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceRentKit · $4/user/mo
  • Most featuresTapGoods · 6 of 6

TapGoods scores higher on our rubric for event rental software: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

RentKit is cheaper to start at $4/mo against $19/mo.

TapGoods is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable all-round rental software. RentKit is the better fit for operations needing warehouse and route workflows.

  • TapGoods fits best

    Small teams wanting affordable all-round rental software

  • RentKit fits best

    Operations needing warehouse and route workflows

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Side by side

Feature TapGoods 9.0/10 Visit ↗ RentKit 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #4 in Event Rental Software #5 in Event Rental Software
Best for Small teams wanting affordable all-round rental software Operations needing warehouse and route workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $19/user/mo $4/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features TapGoods 6/6 · RentKit 5/6
Quote builder ✓ ✓
Rental contracts ✓ ✓
Delivery scheduling ✓ ✓
Online booking ✓ ✓
Customer portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Return tracking ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • $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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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…

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  1. TapGoodsEvent Rental Software 9.0Paid
  2. RentKitEvent Rental Software 8.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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