OrbitEquip vs GoCodes
Comparing OrbitEquip and GoCodes for QR code-based asset tracking. See which tool management solution fits your team's needs and budget.
GoCodes is known for its GPS-enabled QR code asset tracking. OrbitEquip focuses on the complete equipment management workflow — tracking, checkouts, maintenance, and reporting. Here’s how they stack up.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | OrbitEquip | GoCodes |
|---|---|---|
| QR code tracking | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Core feature |
| GPS location | Coming soon | ✓ Built-in |
| Mobile check-in/out | ✓ Smartphone app | ✓ Mobile app |
| Maintenance tracking | ✓ Full service history | Limited |
| Checkout due dates | ✓ With reminders | ✓ Basic |
| Reporting | ✓ Comprehensive | ✓ Basic reports |
| Multi-location | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans |
| Custom fields | ✓ Pro plan | Limited |
| Bulk import | ✓ Pro plan | ✓ Supported |
| File attachments | ✓ Pro plan | ✓ Supported |
| API access | Enterprise | Not available |
Pricing
| OrbitEquip | GoCodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes (3 users, 50 assets) | No (paid only) |
| Starting price | $49/month | ~$50/month |
| Asset limits | 500 (Pro) | Varies by plan |
| User limits | 10 (Pro) | Varies by plan |
| Free trial | 14 days | 15 days |
Key Differences
GPS Tracking
GoCodes’ standout feature is GPS location tracking built into their QR code labels. If you need to track equipment location across wide geographic areas, this is valuable. OrbitEquip handles location at the site/building level and has GPS tracking on the roadmap.
Maintenance Management
OrbitEquip has a full maintenance scheduling and tracking system — schedule preventive maintenance, log repairs, and get reminders. GoCodes focuses more on asset location than maintenance.
Checkout Workflow
Both products support checking tools in and out, but OrbitEquip’s workflow is more polished with due dates, automatic overdue notifications, and reservation queuing.
User Experience
OrbitEquip is designed to be simple enough that field crews actually use it. GoCodes has a slightly steeper learning curve due to its GPS features and broader scope.
Who Should Choose OrbitEquip?
- Teams that need maintenance tracking alongside asset tracking
- Organizations that want a clean, simple interface with high adoption rates
- Companies looking for a free tier to get started before committing
- Teams that value reporting and analytics to make data-driven decisions
Who Should Choose GoCodes?
- Teams that absolutely need GPS location tracking for assets in the field
- Organizations where location is the primary tracking concern
- Companies managing assets across wide geographic areas
The Bottom Line
GoCodes is focused on knowing where your assets are. OrbitEquip is focused on the complete lifecycle — where they are, who has them, when they need maintenance, and how they’re being used.
If GPS tracking is your primary need, consider GoCodes. If you want a complete equipment management system that your team will actually adopt, try OrbitEquip free.
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