Brightly Asset Essentials vs. ToolHound Comparison


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About Brightly Asset Essentials is a cloud-based maintenance solution developed for daily and advanced maintenance operations management. With our software, users can initiate, assign and track the progress of maintenance work orders; manage assets and equipment; develop advanced workflows with preventive maintenance (PM) scheduling; utilize Internet of Things (IoT) technology for predictive maintenance (PdM); and manage inventory. In addition, Asset Essentials has functionality for document management, reporting and mobile capabilities.	About The ability to ensure that the right tool is in the right place at all times is critical for any organization with an equipment and tool inventory. ToolHound’s powerful equipment and tool management software delivers the performance and usability needed to help you gain complete control of your tool and equipment inventory. Large and small companies worldwide rely on ToolHound to increase staff accountability and productivity, reduce costs and improve efficiencies in a range of applications including power generation, chemical processing, maintenance, mining and construction inventory management. Equipment and tool management software has evolved from the days of paper-based systems and basic spreadsheets. Using a comprehensive database, coupled with a simple and accurate bar code or RFID-based transaction system, ToolHound efficiently tracks the issue and return of tools to contractors and employees, and the transfer of equipment between various job sites and tool room locations.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Operations and maintenance professionals in the government, manufacturing, and education space.	Audience Companies looking for a Tool Management solution
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing No information available. Free Version Free Trial	Pricing $5050 / year Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.4 / 5 ease 4.1 / 5 features 4.2 / 5 design 4.0 / 5 support 4.8 / 5 Read all reviews
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions) Founded: 1999 United States www.brightlysoftware.com/products/asset-essentials	Company Information ToolHound Founded: 1985 Canada www.toolhound.com
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