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Head-to-head · Barcoding Software

ZebraDesigner vs MapTrack

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score ZebraDesigner #1 in Barcoding Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit ZebraDesigner
MapTrack #8 in Barcoding Software 7.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MapTrack

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreZebraDesigner · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly ZebraDesigner
  • Free trialboth

ZebraDesigner scores higher on our rubric for barcoding software: 9.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

ZebraDesigner offers free plan; MapTrack doesn't.

ZebraDesigner is the better fit for zebra users needing label design and RFID. MapTrack is the better fit for teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets.

  • ZebraDesigner fits best

    Zebra users needing label design and RFID

  • MapTrack fits best

    Teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets

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Side by side

Feature ZebraDesigner 9.2/10 Visit ↗ MapTrack 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.8
Ranking #1 in Barcoding Software #8 in Barcoding Software
Best for Zebra users needing label design and RFID Teams tracking tools, equipment, or fleet assets
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — A$1/unit/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 9 integrations 185+ integrations
Features ZebraDesigner 0/3 · MapTrack 0/3
Label design Not checked yet Not checked yet
Label printing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile scanning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Barcode formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tracking focus Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free Essentials 3 covers basic label and tag design and printing.
  • Professional 3 adds RFID encoding, database connectivity, and VB scripting.
  • Supports fixed and variable data, GS1-128, and ZPL templates.
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes in bulk from mobile devices
  • Track assignments, locations, movement history, and check-in/out
  • Fleet plans include GPS options; Pro adds work orders and compliance workflows
Cons
  • Windows-based, with no listed cloud deployment option.
  • RFID, database connectivity, and scripting require Professional 3.
  • The published feature set centers on Zebra printer workflows.
  • Tools and equipment Standard starts at 200 billable assets
  • Fleet, plant, and heavy machinery plans cost more than tools plans
  • Asset tracking is the focus, not label design
Our verdict

ZebraDesigner is Windows software for designing and printing barcode labels, tags, and receipts for Zebra printers. It suits teams that need desktop label creation with fixed or variable fields, including date, time, counter, and…

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MapTrack is a cloud asset-tracking platform for construction, civil, mining, facilities, and field-service teams managing tools, equipment, plant, or fleet across sites. Teams can maintain an asset register, assign custody, record…

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  1. ZebraDesignerBarcoding Software 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. MapTrackBarcoding Software 7.830-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ZebraDesigner — where it wins

    • Free Essentials 3 covers basic label and tag design and printing.
    • Professional 3 adds RFID encoding, database connectivity, and VB scripting.
    • Supports fixed and variable data, GS1-128, and ZPL templates.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-based, with no listed cloud deployment option.
    • RFID, database connectivity, and scripting require Professional 3.
    • The published feature set centers on Zebra printer workflows.

  • MapTrack — where it wins

    • Scan QR codes and barcodes in bulk from mobile devices
    • Track assignments, locations, movement history, and check-in/out
    • Fleet plans include GPS options; Pro adds work orders and compliance workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Tools and equipment Standard starts at 200 billable assets
    • Fleet, plant, and heavy machinery plans cost more than tools plans
    • Asset tracking is the focus, not label design
  • ZebraDesigner9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A focused Windows label-design tool, with free basics and RFID and database features in Professional.

    Visit ZebraDesignerFull verdict →
  • MapTrack7.8/10 · 30-day trial

    QR and barcode-based asset tracking with audits, maintenance, and fleet workflows.

    Visit MapTrackFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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