Inventory Management · head to head
Sortly vs Asset Panda
Sortly
Inventory Management
Visual inventory management with photo tracking
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Asset Panda
Inventory Management
Flexible asset tracking platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Sortly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android; Asset Panda pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a demo or a quote
- They diverge on capability: Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Asset Panda covers Custom workflows.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Sortly and Asset Panda actually diverge.
| Attribute | Sortly | Asset Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based |
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Sortly
- Photo-based inventory
- Multi-location support
- Custom categories
- Low stock notifications
- Barcode scanning
- CSV export
- API access
- Zapier
Only in Asset Panda
- Custom workflows
- Asset lifecycle
- Maintenance tracking
- GPS tracking
- Salesforce
- ServiceNow
- Zendesk
- Active Directory
Both cover
- Web support
- Cloud-based support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Sortly
- Visual inventory trackingnot Asset Panda
- Asset managementnot Asset Panda
- Photo documentationnot Asset Panda
- Mobile inventorynot Asset Panda
Asset Panda
- IT asset and device tracking through their lifecyclenot Sortly
- Equipment and tool tracking across sitesnot Sortly
- Scheduled inspections and maintenance workflowsnot Sortly
- Fleet and facilities managementnot Sortly
- Audit readiness and compliance reportingnot Sortly
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Sortly
- Mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
- Minimal advanced reporting features lacking depth and customization options
- No native serial number tracking capability, limiting asset management functionality
- Synchronization problems occur when reconnecting from offline mode
Asset Panda
- Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a demo or a quote
Pricing, plan by plan
Sortly
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.
Asset Panda
On request- Standard$50/month
- 500 assets
- 5 users
- Standard support
- Professional$100/month
- 2500 assets
- 15 users
- Priority support
- Enterprise$200/month
- Unlimited assets
- Unlimited users
- Dedicated support
Which should you pick?
Choose Sortly if
- You need photo-based inventory.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want multi-location support.
Choose Asset Panda if
- You need custom workflows.
- You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- You also want asset lifecycle.
Questions people ask
- Is Sortly or Asset Panda better?
- Neither clearly leads. Sortly starts at Free and Asset Panda at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Sortly or Asset Panda?
- Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sortly and On request for Asset Panda.
- Does Sortly or Asset Panda run on more platforms?
- Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android. Asset Panda runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
- Can I use Sortly for free?
- Yes. Sortly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Asset Panda starts at On request.
- What is Sortly best used for?
- Sortly is most often used for visual inventory tracking, asset management, photo documentation, mobile inventory. Of those, visual inventory tracking and asset management are not what Asset Panda is typically brought in for.
- What can Sortly do that Asset Panda cannot?
- Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Asset Panda covers Custom workflows, Asset lifecycle, Maintenance tracking, GPS tracking. Both handle Web support, Cloud-based support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Sortly: What is included in Sortly's free plan?
Sortly's free plan includes 100 unique items and 1 user license, sufficient for testing or very small inventories, with permanent access.
SourceSortly: What are Sortly's paid tier pricing and item limits?
Sortly offers Advanced ($49/month, 500 items), Ultra ($149/month, 2,000 items), Premium ($299/month, 5,000 items), and Enterprise with custom pricing for 10,000+ items. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.
SourceSortly: Does Sortly offer offline functionality?
Sortly has offline mode on mobile apps, though with potential synchronization issues when reconnecting. Offline mode is not available on the free plan.
SourceSortly: Does Sortly have a mobile app?
Yes, Sortly offers mobile apps for iOS and Android. However, users report slow performance and occasional crashes, plus lack of bulk actions available on the web platform.
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