Compared honestly · published prices as of July 2026
ItemTally vs itemit
itemit is a proper asset-tracking specialist - QR tags, check-in/out, even RFID and GPS hardware if you need it. The honest summary: itemit tracks which one; ItemTally tracks which one and how many - and prices the whole thing flat instead of by asset caps and add-ons.
What itemit does well
- Deep unique-asset pedigree. Check-outs, bookings, maintenance schedules - itemit has tracked serialised gear for years and it shows.
- Hardware options nobody else has. RFID and GPS tracking are real differentiators if your gear is high-value and far-ranging.
- AI photo recognition. Point the camera at an item and itemit suggests what it is - genuinely handy at intake.
The structural difference
itemit tracks assets - unique, serialised things. It doesn't do quantity stock: the box of 200 screws, the gaffer-tape shelf, the van's consumables. Most small crews have both, which means itemit plus a spreadsheet.
ItemTally holds both in one register: serialised gear with custody and signatures and quantity stock with minimums and counts. And the pricing is structural, not tiered: €19/mo flat, unlimited items, API and MCP included - against a £33/mo entry with asset caps and the API sold as a +£699/yr add-on.
The numbers, side by side
| Aspect | itemit | ItemTally |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | £33/mo (annual), asset caps per tier | €19/mo flat, unlimited items |
| Unique / serialised assets | Yes - its specialty | Yes - custody, due dates, signatures |
| Quantity stock | No - assets only | Yes - minimums, counts, alerts |
| Stock in/out with reasons | No | Yes - an append-only ledger |
| API access | Paid add-on (~£699/yr) | Included - read keys free on every plan |
| Assistant access (MCP) | No | Yes - first-party, every plan |
| Signature on checkout | No | Yes - thumb signature on the phone |
| RFID / GPS hardware | Yes | No - QR and barcodes, deliberately |
| Offline mode | Partial | Every plan, including free |
itemit figures from itemit.com pricing and public documentation as of July 2026. Prices change - check their page for today's numbers.
Switching is an afternoon, not a project
Whatever you're coming from, the move is the same three steps - and nothing is written to your new register until you've seen the preview.
- Export a CSV from itemit. Any export works - the importer maps your columns to fields, and Sortly/BoxHero exports have one-click presets that keep folders, custom fields and quantities.
- Preview the dry run. ItemTally shows exactly what will be created - items, folders, fields, photos fetched from your export's image links - before a single row is written. Fix mappings, run it again, no harm done.
- Print fresh labels, or don't. Old QR labels can re-attach as codes so existing stickers keep scanning. New QR identities are generated automatically either way - the full walkthrough is here.
Questions every switcher asks
How do I move my data from itemit to ItemTally?
Export a CSV from your current tool and import it - the importer maps columns, previews everything as a dry run, and writes nothing until you confirm. Sortly and BoxHero exports have one-click presets (folders, custom fields, quantities, and photos fetched automatically). A typical register moves in an afternoon.
Is there really a free plan, or is it a trial?
Free forever, for one writer, with unlimited items, offline, exports and API read keys - no card, no trial clock. Paid plans exist for crews: €19/month flat for up to five writers, €49/month flat for unlimited.
What happens to my data if I leave ItemTally?
Full CSV export on every plan, any day, no questions. Data freedom is mechanical, not a promise - ItemTally's own export re-imports cleanly, and that round-trip is tested.
Will the price rise on me later?
Not on you: your joining price is locked, and items are never metered on any plan. Both are part of a signed, dated public pledge - written after watching other tools ambush their customers with re-pricing.
Try the flat-priced way
Import your CSV in minutes. One writer is free forever - unlimited items, every feature, no card, no trial clock. And your CSV exports back out any day you like.