Inventory-first design
Sortly is designed as a visual inventory system with photos, folders, and stock counts. Tool check-in/out is a feature, not the core workflow.
Scan. Check out. Done.
Sortly Alternative
Sortly is a great visual inventory system. If what you really need is fast tool check-in/out for your crew, OrbitEquip does that — with no app install.
- No credit card required
- Set up in minutes
- 14-day free trial
Sortly is built for inventory management, not tool check-in/out
User limits on plans
Sortly's Advanced plan ($49/month) includes only 2 user licenses. Adding your whole crew requires the Ultra plan at $149/month or higher.
App required for scanning
Sortly requires you to use its mobile app for barcode and QR scanning. Crew members need to download and sign in to the app.
More features than needed
If you don't need inventory photos, stock counts, purchase orders, or low stock alerts, Sortly's feature set can feel heavy for simple tool tracking.
No dedicated check-in/out workflow
Sortly supports check-in/out as an add-on feature, but it's not optimized for fast field scanning the way a purpose-built tool tracking system is.
Cost grows with team size
Sortly charges by user license. As your crew grows, you pay more. OrbitEquip includes unlimited users on every plan.
OrbitEquip is purpose-built for tool and equipment check-in/out. No inventory management overhead. Just print QR labels, scan with any phone, and know who has what. Unlimited users on every plan.
Everything you need to track your tools
Scan to check in / out
Print a QR label for every tool. Crews scan to check items out and back in from their phone. No paperwork, no spreadsheets.
Real-time inventory
See every tool, where it is, and who has it, across every jobsite and location in real time.
Maintenance tracking
Report issues, track repairs, and never lose a tool to missed maintenance again.
Works on any phone
No app to install. Runs in the browser, on any device, right from the field.
Every detail on one record
Name, category, serial number, location, and notes for each tool. Multi-site support keeps every jobsite organized.
Search & filter instantly
Find any tool by name, serial, or QR code. Filter by status, category, or location in one click.
Who had what, and when
Full checkout and maintenance history for every tool. Know who checked it out, when it was returned, and what issues were logged.
Your whole crew, no per-seat fees
Invite team members by email. Set owner, admin, and worker roles. Unlimited users on every plan.
OrbitEquip vs Sortly
Sortly is an excellent visual inventory management system with photo tracking, stock counts, purchase orders, and strong organizational features. It's ideal for businesses that need detailed inventory control with visual item identification across multiple industries.
OrbitEquip is specialized for tool and equipment check-in/out. No inventory management overhead, unlimited users on every plan, and works from any phone browser without an app. Built for the construction crew workflow.
| Feature | Sortly | OrbitEquip |
|---|---|---|
| Core purpose | Visual inventory management | Tool & equipment check-in/out |
| User licenses (mid-tier) | 2 users ($49/mo) | Unlimited ($29/mo) |
| App required for scanning | Yes (iOS/Android) | No (any phone browser) |
| Item photos | Yes (core feature) | Not available |
| Stock counts / PO | Yes | Not available |
| Check-out tracking | Available | Core feature |
Up and running in three steps
Most teams are tracking tools the same afternoon they sign up.
Add your tools
Build your inventory in minutes, or import a CSV spreadsheet to seed it.
Print QR labels
Generate a scannable label for every tool, all at once.
Scan to track
Crews scan to check tools in and out. You see everything in real time.
Frequently asked questions
I use Sortly for inventory tracking. Can OrbitEquip do that?
OrbitEquip is designed for tracking checkable assets — tools and equipment that go out and come back. If your primary need is general inventory management with stock counts and photos, Sortly is a strong choice. If you need tool check-in/out, OrbitEquip is more focused.
Sortly has 2 user licenses on Advanced. What does OrbitEquip offer?
Every OrbitEquip plan includes unlimited users. Add your foremen, crew leads, and entire team at no extra cost.
Does OrbitEquip work offline like Sortly?
OrbitEquip works in the browser and requires an internet connection for scanning. Each tool has a short manual code that can be noted and entered later if needed.
Can I import my Sortly inventory into OrbitEquip?
Yes. Export your items from Sortly as CSV and import them into OrbitEquip. The import process handles column mapping automatically.
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