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The Gearbelt Alternative for Standalone Asset Operations

MapTrack is the best Gearbelt (Sitemate) alternative for AU built-world operators that want a standalone purpose-built asset platform with native first-party GPS and BLE, built-in reservations and a reviewed product on G2 and Capterra.

Teams consider switching from Gearbelt when they outgrow the Sitemate bundle, want documented reservations, need native first-party GPS or BLE rather than syncing third-party trackers (Gearbelt uses QR-code identification and integrates third-party GPS/telematics for location), want AI features, or value an independently reviewed product (Gearbelt has 0 G2 + 0 Capterra reviews under its own brand as of Jun 2026). MapTrack covers full asset lifecycle as a standalone purpose-built platform.

Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

GM of Operations

|Reviewed by Jarrod Milford
Published 20 May 2026Updated 1 June 2026
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Gearbelt is the rebranded Nomad Fleet asset management product, acquired by Sydney-based Sitemate Technologies in August 2024 for ~AUD $2M. It sits inside Sitemate's 'Atlassian-style suite for the Built World' (Dashpivot + Gearbelt + Flowsite). It uses QR-code identification for tools and integrates third-party GPS trackers and telematics for location (no first-party GPS hardware); BLE, reservations and AI features are not publicly confirmed; and it has 0 G2 reviews + 0 Capterra reviews under its own brand as of Jun 2026. MapTrack is the standalone purpose-built alternative with reservations, its own native GPS + BLE + 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources, AI features and an independently reviewed product on G2 and Capterra under the MapTrack name.

MapTrack publishes this page and is one of the alternatives discussed. Based on Gearbelt’s public documentation, pricing pages and named third-party reviews as of Jun 2026; confirm current features and pricing with each vendor and in a pilot. Where a capability is not confirmed in public sources we mark it as not publicly confirmed, not absent. Spotted something out of date? Email corrections@maptrack.com.

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TL;DR - Gearbelt vs MapTrack

  • Gearbeltis the rebranded Nomad Fleet asset management product, acquired by Sydney-based Sitemate Technologies in August 2024 for ~AUD $2M (Crunchbase). It sits inside Sitemate's "Atlassian-style suite for the Built World" alongside Dashpivot (forms) and Flowsite (integrations). Pricing: Standard $7/user/month, Pro $13/user/month, Enterprise custom (currency listed as AUD, confirm with vendor). Parent Sitemate has raised ~$32M total (Crunchbase), including a Blackbird-led Series A in December 2024 (reported AUD $27.5M / USD $18M). Gearbelt has 0 G2 reviews and 0 Capterra reviews under its own brand (Jun 2026); it uses QR-code identification for tools and integrates third-party GPS trackers and telematics for location (no first-party GPS hardware), with BLE, reservations and AI features not publicly confirmed.
  • MapTrack is a standalone Australian-built asset platform: tools + equipment + plant + fleet + machinery on one register with its own native GPS tracking, 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources, BLE beacons, built-in reservations, offline-first mobile, AS/NZS-aware templates you adapt, AI asset creation live, native work orders + inspections + meter PM, and transparent per-asset pricing with unlimited users. Hosted on AWS Sydney with AU data residency (regional hosting on Enterprise). G2 + Capterra reviews under the MapTrack brand.
  • Choose MapTrack if you need a standalone purpose-built asset platform with multi-industry depth (built-world + councils + facilities + transport + energy + water), reservations, native first-party GPS + BLE + 150+ telematics data sources, AI features, AWS Sydney AU data residency, and a reviewed product. Choose Gearbelt if you are an AU built-world contractor already using Dashpivot for site forms and want a cheap asset add-on inside the Sitemate suite.

What is Gearbelt?

Gearbelt is the rebranded Nomad Fleet asset management product, acquired by Sydney-based Sitemate Technologies Pty Ltd in August 2024 for approximately AUD $2M (Crunchbase + Startup Daily). It sits inside Sitemate's "Atlassian-style suite for the Built World" alongside Dashpivot (forms/processes) and Flowsite (no-code integrations). Founded as Nomad Fleet in 2023 via Startmate Winter 2023 accelerator. The Gearbelt brand sits inside Sitemate Technologies; it is a product brand, not a separate legal entity. gearbelt.com is an auth-only login shell; the marketing surface lives at sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/.

Gearbelt targets Australian built-world contractors (heavy and civil construction, mining, power, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture) with QR-code asset identification, pre-starts, faults and work orders. For location, Sitemate states you can sync third-party GPS trackers and integrate telematics; Gearbelt has no first-party GPS hardware of its own. Pricing is per-user: Standard $7/user/month, Pro $13/user/month, Enterprise custom (currency listed as AUD, confirm with the vendor). Sold in "license blocks" by company employee count. Sitemate parent has raised ~$32M total (Crunchbase), including a Blackbird-led Series A in December 2024 (reported AUD $27.5M / USD $18M). Gearbelt-specific reviews on G2 and Capterra: 0 under its own brand as of Jun 2026. Sitemate parent app reviews (Apple 4.7/5 ~1,100 reviews; Google Play 4.43 all-time / 3.20 recent) cover the full Sitemate suite, not Gearbelt specifically.

Why teams look for a Gearbelt alternative

Gearbelt is a strong fit for AU built-world contractors already on Dashpivot looking for a cheap asset add-on. Teams typically look for alternatives when they need broader capability or want an independently reviewed product:

0 G2 + 0 Capterra reviews

Gearbelt has zero independent reviews under its own brand on G2 or Capterra as of Jun 2026. The Capterra listing exists but no verified users have published. Sitemate parent reviews are for Dashpivot (forms), not Gearbelt (assets). MapTrack has G2 + Capterra reviews under its own name.

No documented reservations or planning calendar

We found no equipment-reservation feature or first-class planning calendar UI documented for Gearbelt (not stated either way). MapTrack has built-in reservations and a planning view standard on all plans.

Third-party GPS sync vs native GPS + BLE

Gearbelt uses QR-code identification for tools and integrates third-party GPS trackers and telematics you sync for location (no first-party GPS hardware); BLE support is not publicly confirmed. MapTrack ships its own GPS trackers, BLE beacons and 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources - native rather than dependent on trackers you bring yourself.

No AI features

Gearbelt has no AI features marketed - no AI photo recognition, no AI form builder, no anomaly detection (not documented either way). MapTrack ships AI-assisted asset creation from photo and AI form builder today.

Tile in a bundle vs standalone

Gearbelt is a tile in the Sitemate suite alongside Dashpivot + Flowsite. Standalone Gearbelt capability is limited - depth requires the bundle. MapTrack is a standalone purpose-built asset platform - no bundle dependency.

Multi-industry coverage beyond built-world

Gearbelt is built-world focused (heavy and civil construction, mining, power, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture). MapTrack covers those plus councils, facilities, transport, energy and water.

Which platform fits your team?

Pick the persona that sounds most like you. Gearbelt is Sitemate's rebranded Nomad Fleet sitting inside the Dashpivot + Flowsite suite. The recommendation reflects whether the Sitemate bundle is the natural fit or whether standalone purpose-built asset management serves better.

The existing Dashpivot customer

Are you already running Dashpivot for site forms and want a cheap asset add-on inside the Sitemate suite?

Stay on Gearbelt. If Dashpivot already handles your forms, Gearbelt at AUD $7-13/user/month is the lowest-friction path - bundled with Flowsite integrations and a single login. The Atlassian-style suite pitch only pays off if you commit to the suite.

The standalone AU built-world buyer

Do you want a purpose-built asset platform with native GPS, reservations and a reviewed product record?

Choose MapTrack. Gearbelt is a tile in Sitemate's bundle with 0 G2 reviews + 0 Capterra reviews of its own (Crunchbase + Capterra confirmed, Jun 2026). MapTrack is a standalone purpose-built asset platform with G2 and Capterra review presence under its own name.

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The multi-industry operator

Do you cover councils, facilities, transport, energy or water alongside built-world assets?

Choose MapTrack. Gearbelt and the broader Sitemate suite are built-world-only (heavy and civil construction, mining, power, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture). MapTrack covers those plus councils, facilities, transport, energy and water.

The fleet operator needing live GPS

Do you need native, first-party GPS and BLE on your fleet and high-value gear?

Choose MapTrack. Gearbelt uses QR-code identification and integrates third-party GPS trackers and telematics you sync (no first-party GPS hardware). MapTrack ships its own GPS trackers, BLE beacons and 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources - native rather than dependent on trackers you bring yourself.

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Best Gearbelt alternatives, ranked

These are the platforms teams compare against Gearbelt when they need standalone purpose-built asset management, native GPS, reservations or an independently reviewed product.

  1. 1

    MapTrack

    Best standalone alternative for AU built-world + multi-industry operators. Native first-party GPS + BLE, reservations, AI features, AS/NZS-aware templates, AWS Sydney AU data residency, per-asset pricing.

  2. 2

    MaintainX

    Best for maintenance-heavy CMMS workflows. Strong G2 reviews. Per-user pricing scales linearly with crew size.

  3. 3

    Limble

    Per-asset pricing CMMS with strong G2 reviews. Best for mid-market maintenance teams. US-led support and roadmap.

  4. 4

    Fleetio

    Fleet-focused asset management with native vehicle telematics. Best for transport-heavy operations. Per-vehicle pricing.

  5. 5

    SafetyCulture

    Inspection-led platform with 76,000+ customers. Best for inspection workflows. Asset register depth shallower than purpose-built EAMs.

MapTrack vs Gearbelt: detailed comparison

Side-by-side across 13 criteria. Updated Jun 2026. Verify current features and pricing with each vendor.

CriteriaMapTrack logoMapTrackGearbelt logoGearbelt
Best forStandalone asset ops across multiple industries with native GPS + reservationsAustralian built-world contractors already on Dashpivot wanting a cheap asset add-on
Independent reviews (G2 + Capterra)YesG2 + Capterra reviewed product under MapTrack nameNot available per vendor sources0 G2 reviews + 0 Capterra reviews under Gearbelt brand (Jun 2026)(per capterra.com/p/10027085/Gearbelt, Jun 2026)
Reservations / planningYesBuilt-in reservations and planning view (all plans)Not publicly confirmedNo reservation feature or planning calendar UI publicly documented (not stated either way)(per sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/, Jun 2026)
GPS / BLE / telematicsYesShips its own GPS trackers + BLE beacons + 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources?QR-code identification for tools; integrates third-party GPS trackers and telematics for location (no first-party GPS hardware). Sitemate states you can 'sync your GPS trackers' and 'integrate with telematics'(per sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/, Jun 2026)
BLE beaconsYesNative BLE beacons for proximity and last-seenNot publicly confirmedBLE beacon support not publicly confirmed(per sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/, Jun 2026)
AI featuresYesAI asset creation from photo + AI form builder liveNot publicly confirmedNo AI features marketed; not documented either way (Jun 2026)(per sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/, Jun 2026)
Standalone vs bundledYesStandalone purpose-built asset platform?Tile in Sitemate suite; depth requires Dashpivot + Flowsite bundling
Industries coveredYesBuilt-world + councils + facilities + transport + energy + water?Built-world only: construction, mining, power, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture
Pricing modelYesPer asset; unlimited users includedPer-user blocks $7 (Standard) / $13 (Pro) per user/month + Enterprise custom (currency listed as AUD; confirm with vendor)(per sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/, Jun 2026)
AU/NZ data residencyYesAWS Sydney with AU data residency; regional hosting on Enterprise; AS/NZS-aware templates you adapt?Sydney HQ; public data residency commitment not surfaced(per sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/, Jun 2026)
SOC 2 / ISO 27001?Pursuing SOC 2 in 2026; not yet certifiedNot publicly confirmedNo public attestation found; not documented either way(per sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/, Jun 2026)
Inspections + work ordersYesNative inspections + custom forms + work orders + meter PM?Pre-starts native; custom forms via Dashpivot bundle; WO from fault
Free trialYes30-day free trialYesFree trial available (length unspecified)

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MapTrack covers tools + plant + fleet + machinery with native first-party GPS and BLE, built-in reservations, AI features, AS/NZS-aware templates and AWS Sydney AU data residency - as a standalone purpose-built platform with G2 + Capterra reviews under its own name.

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How MapTrack compares to Gearbelt

Which has independent customer reviews?

MapTrack has G2 + Capterra reviews under its own name. Gearbelt has 0 + 0 under its brand.

As of Jun 2026, Gearbelt has zero independent reviews under its own brand: 0 reviews on Capterra (listing at capterra.com/p/10027085/Gearbelt exists and was refreshed 2026-03-13 but no verified users have published) and no dedicated G2 reviews page (only a competitors/alternatives stub). Sitemate parent reviews are for Dashpivot (~75 Capterra, 28 G2) - not Gearbelt. This is a meaningful gap for B2B buyers: there is no third-party voice-of-customer to validate the asset management claims. MapTrack has G2 + Capterra review presence under its own name.

Which has reservations and planning?

MapTrack has reservations + planning standard. Gearbelt has neither documented (not stated either way).

We found no equipment-reservation feature or first-class planning calendar UI documented for Gearbelt as of Jun 2026, and Sitemate does not state one either way. PM scheduling exists with calendar intervals (usage, hours, calendar-based), but a true planning calendar to reserve assets by job, see availability across the fleet, or avoid double-booking conflicts is not surfaced publicly. MapTrack has built-in reservations and a planning view standard on all plans. For built-world contractors juggling shared equipment across multiple sites and crews, confirm Gearbelt's reservation handling in a pilot.

Which has live GPS tracking?

MapTrack ships its own GPS + BLE + 150+ telematics data sources. Gearbelt syncs third-party GPS trackers you bring.

Gearbelt uses QR-code identification for tools as its primary mechanism, and Sitemate states you can 'sync your GPS trackers' and 'integrate with telematics' for real-time vehicle and equipment location (sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/). It has no first-party GPS hardware of its own - live location depends on third-party GPS trackers and telematics you bring and connect, plus scan-time QR capture. BLE beacon support is not publicly confirmed. MapTrack ships its own native GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units) + BLE beacons + 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources (Geotab, Trimble, John Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu and more). The real contrast: MapTrack gives you native, first-party GPS and BLE out of the box, where Gearbelt depends on third-party trackers you source and integrate yourself.

Which has AI features?

MapTrack ships AI asset creation + AI form builder. Gearbelt has none marketed.

As of Jun 2026, Gearbelt has no AI features marketed - no AI photo recognition for asset creation, no anomaly detection, no AI summaries, no AI form builder - and Sitemate does not document an AI roadmap for Gearbelt either way. MapTrack ships AI-assisted asset creation from photo (snap a photo, AI fills in make/model/serial fields) + AI form builder (describe the inspection workflow in plain English, MapTrack drafts the form). For teams onboarding hundreds of assets quickly, AI is a meaningful time-saver.

Standalone vs bundled - which fits your stack?

MapTrack is standalone purpose-built. Gearbelt depth requires the Dashpivot + Flowsite bundle.

Gearbelt is a tile in Sitemate's bundled suite (Dashpivot for forms + Gearbelt for assets + Flowsite for integrations). The 'Atlassian-style suite for the Built World' framing means standalone Gearbelt capability is intentionally light - depth comes from bundling. Custom forms route through Dashpivot. Integrations route through Flowsite. For teams already committed to Dashpivot for site forms, the bundle is the natural fit. For teams that want a standalone purpose-built asset platform without committing to the broader suite, MapTrack is the standalone alternative - no bundle dependency, full asset platform depth in a single product.

Which covers more industries?

MapTrack covers built-world + councils + facilities + transport + energy + water. Gearbelt is built-world only.

Gearbelt and the broader Sitemate suite are built-world focused (heavy and civil construction, mining, power, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture - mirroring parent Sitemate's ICP). For pure built-world contractors this is appropriate focus. MapTrack covers those plus councils, facilities, transport, energy and water - the wider mobile-asset operations footprint. For operators with mixed portfolios (e.g. a contractor that also services council assets or runs a fleet for an energy provider), MapTrack covers the full scope on one register.

Which pricing model fits field-heavy teams?

MapTrack per-asset, unlimited users. Gearbelt per-user blocks compound at scale.

Gearbelt pricing is per-user: Standard AUD $7/user/month, Pro AUD $13/user/month, Enterprise custom. Sold in 'license blocks' by company employee count to avoid 'license audit surprises'. For small teams this is competitive on raw price. For field-heavy teams of 50+ workers (operators + supervisors + subcontractors + managers), per-user math compounds linearly. MapTrack uses per-asset pricing with unlimited users included - operators, supervisors, subcontractors and managers all get access at no per-seat cost. For larger crews, MapTrack's unlimited-user model can be significantly more cost-effective.

Where Gearbelt wins

Gearbelt has real strengths inside the Sitemate ecosystem. A balanced comparison should acknowledge where the competitor excels:

Cheap entry pricing

$7/user/month Standard + $13/user/month Pro (currency listed as AUD) undercuts almost every enterprise CMMS/EAM competitor. For small teams or buyers benchmarking on raw price, Gearbelt is meaningfully cheaper than MaintainX, Limble, Fleetio.

Sitemate suite synergy for Dashpivot customers

If you already use Dashpivot for site forms, processes and document control, adding Gearbelt for assets is the lowest-friction path - single login, bundled billing, native handoff between forms and assets.

Operator simplicity - no-app QR scan

QR sticker + browser-based scanning means site crews can use Gearbelt with no app install. Plus the broader Sitemate iOS app (4.7/5 Apple App Store, ~1,100 reviews) is rated well for field reporting.

AU-native (Sydney HQ)

Sitemate is Sydney-headquartered with AU enterprise customers via the parent (Boral, John Holland, Downer, Transgrid, Siemens Energy). Same time zone, same trading hours, same business culture as AU buyers.

Blackbird-backed parent with capital runway

Sitemate has raised ~$32M total (Crunchbase), including a Blackbird-led Series A in December 2024 (reported AUD $27.5M / USD $18M). A well-funded parent reduces vendor-survival risk over a 3-5 year horizon.

Burton Contractors case study (80% admin time reduction)

Sydney civil contractor with ~100 machines (bulldozers and graders) reports 80% admin time reduction after replacing multiple disconnected systems with Gearbelt. Source: sitemate.com/customers/burton/.

What our customers say

MapTrack has completely transformed how we manage our tools, equipment and fleet. Tool replacement costs cut 40-50%.
SPDR

Scott Bradley

Operations Manager, SPDR

Doing monthly site audits in MapTrack has drastically reduced our equipment loss. Overdue items dropped 80%.
RIX Specialist Contracting

Ashley Sutherland

Operations Manager, RIX Specialist Contracting

MapTrack has completely changed how we track tools and manage compliance. The admin time we have saved has been a game-changer.
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How Gearbelt compares: independent ratings and verified pricing

All figures below are sourced from public review platforms, vendor pricing pages and customer reviews. We recheck every field on a quarterly cadence.

Pricing

Per Capterra, Gearbelt uses asset-based pricing starting at about US$7 per month (Standard) and US$13 (Pro), with a free trial and no free version; licences are sold in blocks scaled to company size. Built by Sitemate (Australia); public listings quote prices in USD. Confirm the exact per-asset vs per-user model in a quote.

Source: Analyst estimate · View source

Feature parity: MapTrack vs Gearbelt

CapabilityMapTrackGearbelt
QR label scanning from a phoneGearbelt uses QR-code stickers to identify and scan assets from a phone.
Tool check-in / check-out and assignmentGearbelt provides digital check-in/check-out and tracks assets across teams, sites and schedules.
Native GPS, BLE and 150+ OEM telematics data sourcesGearbelt logs last-known location from form submissions and can sync GPS trackers, but native BLE and broad OEM-telematics integration are not publicly documented. MapTrack includes native GPS, BLE and 150+ OEM telematics sources.
Offline-first mobile captureGearbelt has a field mobile app, but offline-first capture is not documented on its public pages.
Maintenance scheduling and work ordersGearbelt automates preventive maintenance by usage, hours or calendar and converts faults into digital work orders you can assign and track.
Digital pre-starts, inspections and compliance formsGearbelt replaces paper with digital pre-start, inspection and servicing forms, with photo capture and audit trails.
Public API includedGearbelt lists third-party integrations and connects to Sitemate Dashpivot, but a public developer API is not publicly documented; verify in a pilot. API access is included with MapTrack.

Last verified 2026-06-28. Gearbelt is not affiliated with MapTrack; trade marks belong to their respective owners.

Measured impact: what teams report after switching

Verified outcomes from MapTrack customers across construction, mining and field services. Gearbelt outcomes are limited to one published vendor case study (Burton Contractors) and Sitemate parent data.

MetricMapTrack logoMapTrackGearbelt logoGearbelt
Independent reviewsG2 + Capterra reviewed product under MapTrack name0 G2 reviews + 0 Capterra reviews under Gearbelt brand (Jun 2026)
Reservations / planningBuilt-in reservations and planning view (all plans)No reservation feature or planning calendar UI publicly documented
Hardware trackingNative GPS trackers + 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data + BLE beacons + QRQR identification for tools; third-party GPS/telematics sync (no first-party GPS hardware)
AI featuresAI asset creation from photo + AI form builder liveNo AI features marketed (Jun 2026)
Industries coveredBuilt-world + councils + facilities + transport + energy + waterBuilt-world only: construction, mining, power, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture
Tool replacement costs40-50% reduction (SPDR)Burton Contractors case study: "80% admin time reduction" (Sitemate-published, single case study)

Should you choose MapTrack or Gearbelt?

Choose MapTrack if you…

  • Want a standalone purpose-built asset platform (not a tile in a broader suite)
  • Need built-in reservations and planning view (not documented for Gearbelt)
  • Require native, first-party GPS and BLE rather than syncing third-party trackers
  • Need AI-assisted asset creation and AI form builder (no AI marketed for Gearbelt)
  • Value an independently reviewed product on G2 and Capterra under its own name
  • Cover councils, facilities, transport, energy or water alongside built-world
  • Have 50+ field workers where per-user pricing compounds
  • Need AS/NZS-aware templates and AWS Sydney AU data residency

Consider Gearbeltif you…

  • Already use Dashpivot for site forms and want a cheap asset add-on inside the Sitemate suite
  • Value the 'Atlassian-style suite for the Built World' bundle pitch
  • Are an AU built-world contractor (construction, mining, power, utilities, manufacturing, agriculture)
  • Want the lowest per-user price entry-point in the category ($7-13/user/month, listed AUD)
  • Are comfortable syncing third-party GPS/telematics for location, and do not need independent reviews, documented reservations or AI for now
  • Have a tight relationship with Sitemate and want to consolidate vendors

Pricing: MapTrack vs Gearbelt

MapTrack

Priced per asset with unlimited users, files, scans, documents, forms, alerts and automations included. No per-seat fees. No lock-in contracts. 30-day free trial with guided onboarding. Monthly or annual billing.

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Gearbelt

  • Free trial: Available (length unspecified)
  • Standard: $7/user/month
  • Pro: $13/user/month
  • Enterprise: Custom (verify with vendor)
  • Sold in license blocks by company employee count
  • Currency listed as AUD on the Gearbelt pricing page; confirm with the vendor

Check Gearbelt pricing for current rates.

For field-heavy teams of 50+ workers, Gearbelt's per-user pricing compounds linearly. MapTrack's per-asset pricing with unlimited users included can be significantly more cost-effective at scale.

How to switch from Gearbelt to MapTrack

MapTrack supports CSV and spreadsheet imports with AI-assisted field mapping. Most teams are operational within a week.

1

Export your data

Export your asset register, assignments and inspection history from Gearbelt as CSV (or via Sitemate Open API).

2

Import & map fields

Upload into MapTrack. AI-assisted import auto-matches columns. Our team maps your sites, categories, custom fields and assignment workflows.

3

Go live

Roll out to your crew with guided training. Apply QR labels where needed. Add GPS trackers and BLE beacons for high-value equipment. Most teams are operational within a week.

What to verify in a demo

Before committing, run a short pilot with your own asset mix and workflows:

  • ✓MapTrack: Confirm reservations and planning view work for your job types; verify your telematics or fleet data source is in the 150+ supported integrations; test AI asset creation with photos of your gear; check AWS Sydney AU data residency for your governance needs; review G2 + Capterra reviews under the MapTrack name.
  • ✓Gearbelt: Confirm which third-party GPS trackers and telematics Gearbelt can sync, and how real-time location behaves; verify offline mode depth for Gearbelt-specific flows (not just Sitemate parent); check RBAC granularity; ask Sitemate directly about SOC 2 / ISO 27001 status and AU data residency; review the Sitemate parent app store reviews (Sitemate is rated, Gearbelt is not).

Other Gearbelt alternatives to consider

Depending on your use case, these platforms may also fit:

MaintainX

CMMS-led work-order platform with strong G2 reviews. Best for maintenance-heavy operations. Per-user pricing scales.

Limble

Per-asset pricing CMMS with strong G2 reviews. Best for mid-market maintenance teams. US-led support.

Fleetio

Fleet-focused asset management with native vehicle telematics. Best for transport-heavy operations. Per-vehicle pricing.

SafetyCulture

Inspection-led platform with 76,000+ customers. Best for inspection workflows. Asset register depth is shallower than purpose-built EAMs.

See our full best asset management software 2026 guide for a detailed comparison across all platforms.

Methodology and sources

Updated Jun 2026. This comparison is based on publicly available Sitemate documentation, the Gearbelt pricing page, Dashpivot help centre, Crunchbase acquisition and funding records, Startup Daily and BusinessWire press, Capterra listing (0 reviews), G2 alternatives stub, Apple App Store + Google Play (Sitemate app), Burton Contractors case study, and MapTrack customer data. Where a capability is not confirmed in public sources we mark it as not publicly confirmed, not absent.

Gearbelt is the rebranded Nomad Fleet asset management product, acquired by Sydney-based Sitemate Technologies Pty Ltd in August 2024 for approximately AUD $2M (Crunchbase + Startup Daily). It sits inside Sitemate's 'Atlassian-style suite for the Built World' alongside Dashpivot (forms) and Flowsite (integrations). gearbelt.com is an auth-only shell; the marketing surface lives at sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/. Pricing: Standard $7/user/month, Pro $13/user/month, Enterprise custom (currency listed as AUD, confirm with the vendor). Sitemate parent has raised ~$32M total (Crunchbase), including a Blackbird-led Series A in December 2024 (reported AUD $27.5M / USD $18M). Gearbelt-specific reviews: 0 on G2, 0 on Capterra. Sitemate parent app: Apple 4.7/5 (~1,100 reviews); Google Play 4.43 all-time / 3.20 recent.

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Frequently asked questions: Gearbelt vs MapTrack

Gearbelt is the rebranded Nomad Fleet asset management product, acquired by Sydney-based Sitemate Technologies Pty Ltd in August 2024 for approximately AUD $2M (Crunchbase + Startup Daily). It sits inside Sitemate's 'Atlassian-style suite for the Built World' alongside Dashpivot (forms/processes) and Flowsite (no-code integrations). Founded as Nomad Fleet in 2023 via Startmate Winter 2023 accelerator. gearbelt.com is an auth-only login shell; the marketing surface lives at sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/. Pricing: Standard $7/user/month, Pro $13/user/month, Enterprise custom (currency listed as AUD; confirm with the vendor). Sitemate parent has raised ~$32M total (Crunchbase), including a Blackbird-led Series A in December 2024 (reported AUD $27.5M / USD $18M).

Gearbelt is Sitemate's product brand, not a separate legal entity. It sits inside Sitemate's bundled suite (Atlassian-style: Dashpivot for forms + Gearbelt for assets + Flowsite for integrations). Standalone Gearbelt capability is limited - depth comes from bundling with Dashpivot (custom forms, document control) and Flowsite (integrations like Xero). MapTrack is a standalone purpose-built asset platform - no bundle dependency.

No - as of Jun 2026, Gearbelt has 0 reviews on G2 and 0 reviews on Capterra under its own brand. The Capterra listing exists (capterra.com/p/10027085/Gearbelt, refreshed 2026-03-13) but no verified users have published. G2 only has a competitors/alternatives stub page for Gearbelt. The Sitemate parent has ~75 Capterra reviews and 28 G2 reviews - but those are for Dashpivot (forms product), not Gearbelt (assets product). For B2B buyers, this is a meaningful gap: no third-party voice-of-customer to validate Gearbelt's asset management claims.

Not publicly confirmed. We found no documented equipment-reservation feature or first-class calendar view for planning as of Jun 2026, and Sitemate does not document one either way. PM scheduling exists with calendar intervals, but a true planning calendar UI is not surfaced publicly. MapTrack has built-in reservations and a planning view standard on all plans - reserve specific assets by job, see availability across the fleet, avoid double-booking.

Gearbelt uses QR-code identification for tools as its primary mechanism, and Sitemate states you can 'sync your GPS trackers' and 'integrate with telematics' for real-time vehicle and equipment location (sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/). It has no first-party GPS hardware of its own - location comes from third-party GPS trackers and telematics you connect, plus scan-time QR capture. BLE beacon support is not publicly confirmed. MapTrack ships its own native GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), BLE beacons and 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources - so live location is native rather than dependent on third-party trackers you bring yourself.

Gearbelt: Standard $7/user/month, Pro $13/user/month, Enterprise custom (sitemate.com/software/gearbelt/pricing/; currency listed as AUD, confirm with the vendor). Sold in 'license blocks' by company employee count. Free trial available. MapTrack uses per-asset pricing with unlimited users included. For field-heavy teams of 50+ workers, MapTrack's unlimited-user model can be significantly more cost-effective. For small teams Gearbelt's $7-13/user/month is competitive on raw price.

Not publicly confirmed. As of Jun 2026 we found no AI features marketed for Gearbelt - no AI photo recognition for asset creation, no anomaly detection, no AI summaries, no AI form builder - and Sitemate does not document an AI roadmap for Gearbelt either way. MapTrack ships AI-assisted asset creation from photo + AI form builder today.

Not publicly confirmed. We found no public SOC 2 or ISO 27001 attestation for Sitemate or Gearbelt as of Jun 2026, and neither is documented as absent. The Sydney HQ is assumed AU-hosted on AWS, but an explicit data residency commitment is not surfaced publicly. MapTrack is pursuing SOC 2 in 2026 (not yet certified), hosted on AWS Sydney with AU data residency, and regional hosting on Enterprise.

Choose Gearbelt if you are an Australian built-world contractor already using Dashpivot for site forms, want a cheap asset add-on inside the Sitemate suite, are comfortable syncing third-party GPS/telematics for location, and do not need independent reviews or documented reservations/AI. Choose MapTrack if you need standalone purpose-built asset management with multi-industry depth (built-world + councils + facilities + transport + energy + water), native reservations + planning, native first-party GPS + BLE + 150+ telematics data sources, AI features, AWS Sydney AU data residency, and a reviewed product on G2/Capterra under its own name.

Export your asset register + assignments from Gearbelt as CSV (or via the Sitemate Open API). Upload into MapTrack and AI-assisted import auto-matches your column headings. Our onboarding team maps your sites, categories and custom fields. Apply QR labels where needed and add GPS trackers for high-value equipment. Guided setup and crew training are included. Most teams are operational within a week.

Yes. MapTrack is Australian-founded, hosted on AWS Sydney with AU data residency by default, with regional hosting options on Enterprise. Templates are AS/NZS-aware and you adapt them to your standard (test-and-tag intervals per AS/NZS 3760, EWP and SWP prestart regimes, AS 3760 electrical inspection cadence); MapTrack does not certify conformance. Gearbelt is Sydney-based but its public data residency commitment is not surfaced; AS/NZS template support depends on Dashpivot bundling rather than being native to the asset module.

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Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

GM of Operations

Lachlan leads operations at MapTrack, bringing 10+ years of enterprise technology experience across mining, construction and heavy industry. Before MapTrack, he held senior roles at Workato (integration and automation) and AppDynamics/Cisco (application performance), working directly with ASX-listed organisations to modernise their technology stacks. His deep understanding of field operations and blue-collar workflows shapes how MapTrack solves real problems for asset-intensive teams.

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