"Asset Tiger is simple to use and works perfectly for borrowing out equipment. I'm very impressed and shocked that it's free to use."
- Chelsey, Lethbridge Polytechnic
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Asset Tracking Software
Asset tracking for universities and colleges.
From lab instruments and AV equipment to laptops, library tech, and facilities assets, AssetTiger gives higher-ed teams one system across departments and campuses, with the records auditors and grant officers expect.
Start free. Up to 250 assetsNo credit card required. iOS and Android scanner included
Every department, from labs, library, and AV to athletics and facilities, tracks its own equipment its own way. When central administration or a grant auditor needs one reconciled list, it's a scramble.
Asset tracking software helps organizations answer three questions: what do we own, where is it, and who has it? It replaces spreadsheets and clipboards with scannable tags, a mobile app, and a shared database that updates as things change. AssetTiger is a cloud-based asset tracking platform used by more than 100,000 organizations, from five-person shops to school districts with thousands of items, with barcode scanning, check-in/check-out, maintenance scheduling, and audit reporting built in. If you have a list of things you need to stop losing, this is the starting point.
What it does
Everything you need to track an asset, without the clutter you don't.
Grant-compliant lab tracking
Tag research equipment with grant and fund numbers, so you can show auditors exactly what was purchased with which award.
Track across every campus
Assign equipment to students, faculty, or departments on any campus, and see exactly who has what no matter where they are.
Depreciation and insurance
Track purchase cost, depreciation schedule, and current value for high-value lab instruments, ready for insurance renewals and finance reviews.
Semester return tracking
See at a glance which laptops, AV gear, and lab kits are still checked out as the semester ends, and chase down what's missing.
Assign to students and faculty
Check equipment out to a student, faculty member, or lab, with every handoff timestamped so custody is never in question.
Departmental audits
Scan a lab or department's equipment in minutes and get a reconciliation report showing what's present, missing, or moved elsewhere.
How it works
From spreadsheet to scannable in an afternoon.
1
Create your account
Sign up with no credit card. Your 30-day free trial covers up to 250 assets across any lab or department.
2
Import your equipment
Upload a spreadsheet of lab and department equipment, or use our template to map grant and fund numbers automatically.
3
Tag your equipment
Print QR labels on any office printer, or order durable tags, and stick one on every laptop, kit, or instrument.
4
Assign to students
Check equipment out to a student, faculty member, or department, and know exactly who has what before the semester ends.
5
Run a semester audit
Scan every lab and check out equipment at semester's end, and get a reconciliation report showing what's missing or overdue.
See it in action
Real screens, real workflows.
Check-in / out
Check things out in seconds
Assign an asset to a person, set a due date, and AssetTiger tracks custody from there. Check it back in when it returns. Everyone can see what's available.
Maintenance
Stay ahead of maintenance
Schedule preventive maintenance by date or interval. Overdue items surface on your dashboard and in email alerts before they become a problem.
"Asset Tiger is simple to use and works perfectly for borrowing out equipment. I'm shocked it's free to use."
Chelsey · Lethbridge Polytechnic
"A fantastic software top to bottom! Easy to set up and great report generation."
Victor · Central Christian College
"We've been using it to track thousands of musical instruments, assigning them to thousands of students, across multiple sites. A very powerful tool!"
David · Harmony Project
Verified reviews from AssetTiger users. Read 271 reviews on Capterra
Pricing
Pay for assets, not seats.
Start free for 30 days, then scale by asset count — never by users. Your whole team is always included.
Start here
Free/ 30-day trial
Up to 250 assets. No credit card required. Full features while you try it.
Start for free
Unlimited users
When you grow
$20/ month
Up to 500 assets, scaling by asset count to 250,000. Never charged per user.
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Rated 4.6 across 271 Capterra reviews · GetApp Category Leaders · GoodFirms Best Asset Tracking · Software Advice Front Runners
Questions
Before you start.
Anything physical: IT equipment, tools, vehicles, furniture, medical devices, instruments, AV gear, facility equipment. If you can stick a tag on it, AssetTiger can track it.
A spreadsheet doesn't scan barcodes, log custody changes, send maintenance alerts, or produce audit reports. AssetTiger does all of that, with 80+ built-in report types, and multiple people can update it at once without breaking formulas.
Upload a CSV or Excel file. Our template maps common fields automatically, and the support team can help with anything custom.
No. Scan with the phone you already have (iOS or Android). Print labels on any office printer. That's it.
Plans start at $20/month for up to 500 assets and scale by asset count. Paid plans include unlimited users, so you only pay for what you track.
Yes. SSL encryption protects data in transit, intrusion detection protects the servers, and every edit is logged with a timestamp and user.
Paid plans start at $20/month for up to 500 assets and scale by asset count: $40/month (2,500 assets), $75/month (10,000), $140/month (50,000), and $275/month (250,000). Paid plans include unlimited users at no extra charge.
Yes. There's a 30-day free trial covering up to 250 assets, with no credit card required to start.
AssetTiger is among the most affordable asset tracking platforms because it prices by asset count rather than per user. Plans start at $20/month for up to 500 assets with unlimited users included, while many competitors charge per seat or start in the thousands per year. A 30-day free trial covers up to 250 assets with no credit card required.
For small businesses, startups, and nonprofits, the best fit is usually a platform that's affordable, quick to set up, and doesn't charge per user. AssetTiger is rated 4.6 out of 5 across 271 verified Capterra reviews and has been recognized by GetApp (Category Leaders), GoodFirms (Best Asset Tracking Software), and Software Advice (Front Runners). It starts free, scales by asset count, and includes unlimited users on paid plans.
