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MapTrack is the best Sortly alternative for field teams who need GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance and 150+ OEM telematics integrations. Per-asset pricing with unlimited users.
Teams outgrow Sortly when they need real-time GPS location, maintenance scheduling, pre-start inspections and OEM telematics that a visual inventory app does not provide. MapTrack combines tracking, compliance and maintenance in one platform built for construction, mining and fleet operations.
MapTrack is the best Sortly alternative for field teams who need GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance and 150+ OEM telematics. Per-asset pricing with unlimited users replaces item-capped plans for construction, mining and fleet operations.
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TL;DR - Sortly vs MapTrack
- •Sortly is a visual inventory app for small businesses, home inventory and simple asset lists. QR/barcode check-in/check-out. Free tier (100 items), Advanced $49/mo (2,000 items), Ultra $149/mo (10,000 items). No GPS, no maintenance, no compliance.
- •MapTrack is built for mobile assets across sites (construction, civil, mining, facilities) with GPS tracking, 150+ OEM telematics, offline mobile, compliance, pre-starts and built-in CMMS. Per-asset pricing with unlimited users.
- •Choose MapTrack if you need GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance, OEM telematics or unlimited users for field teams. Choose Sortly if you need a simple, visual inventory tool for home, retail or small office use with fewer than a few thousand items.
What is Sortly?
Sortly is a visual inventory management app designed for small businesses, home organisation and simple asset lists. It uses a photo-first interface where items are displayed as visual cards, making it intuitive for non-technical users managing personal belongings, retail stock or small office supplies.
Sortly offers QR code and barcode scanning for check-in/check-out workflows. Pricing is tiered by item count: a Free plan covers 100 items, Advanced at $49/month covers 2,000 items and Ultra at $149/month covers 10,000 items. Some tiers include per-user add-on pricing. The platform targets retail, home and small office environments.
Sortly does not include GPS tracking, maintenance scheduling, work orders, pre-start inspections, compliance workflows or OEM telematics integrations. It is an inventory management tool, not a field-grade asset tracking platform. Teams in construction, mining or fleet operations typically need capabilities Sortly does not provide.
Why teams look for a Sortly alternative
Sortly works well for simple visual inventory. Teams typically look for alternatives when their needs go beyond basic item management:
No GPS or real-time location
Sortly has no GPS tracking, geofencing or real-time location. MapTrack integrates GPS trackers (incl. ultra long-life battery) for live asset location, trip history and geofence alerts across job sites.
No maintenance or CMMS
Sortly has no work orders, maintenance scheduling or service tracking. MapTrack includes built-in CMMS with OEM telemetry-driven triggers, preventive maintenance and inspection-to-work-order escalation.
No compliance or pre-starts
Sortly has no pre-start inspections, safety checklists or audit trails. MapTrack attaches compliance evidence to each asset with AI-assisted form creation and failed-check escalation to work orders.
No OEM telematics
Sortly has no telematics integrations. MapTrack connects 150+ OEM vendors (Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Geotab, Samsara and more) for automated maintenance triggers from live engine data.
Item caps limit scaling
Sortly caps items per plan: 100 free, 2,000 on Advanced ($49/mo), 10,000 on Ultra ($149/mo). MapTrack scales with per-asset pricing and unlimited users, no hard item ceilings that force you to a higher tier.
Limited offline for field work
Sortly has limited offline viewing. MapTrack is built mobile-first with full offline standard on all plans. Scan, assign, complete forms and submit work orders without connectivity, syncing when back online.
Which platform fits your team?
Pick the persona that sounds most like you. The recommendation reflects where each platform is strongest.
The home or small office organiser
Are you tracking personal belongings, home inventory or a small office supply closet?
Consider staying on Sortly. Its visual inventory approach, photo-first interface and free tier are well suited for personal and small-scale inventory management where GPS, maintenance and compliance are not needed.
The field operations lead
Do you manage tools, plant and equipment that move between construction, mining or field sites?
Choose MapTrack. GPS trackers, 150+ OEM telematics, offline mobile, pre-starts, compliance and per-asset pricing with unlimited users are built for mobile assets across multiple sites.
Learn more →The fleet or equipment manager
Do you need maintenance scheduling, work orders and automated service triggers from live engine data?
Choose MapTrack. OEM telematics feed engine hours and fault codes directly into maintenance triggers. Sortly has no maintenance or CMMS capabilities.
Learn more →The compliance or safety manager
Do you need pre-start inspections, safety checklists and audit trails attached to each asset?
Choose MapTrack. Pre-starts, inspections, certificates and evidence attach to each asset record. Failed checks auto-trigger work orders. Sortly has no compliance or inspection workflows.
Learn more →MapTrack vs Sortly: detailed comparison
Side-by-side across 12 criteria. Verify current features and pricing with each vendor.
| Criteria |  MapTrack |  Sortly |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Mobile assets across sites, construction, civil, mining, facilities, fleet | Home inventory, small business stock, retail, simple asset lists |
| Pricing model | Per asset; unlimited users included | Item-capped tiers: Free (100), Advanced $49/mo (2,000), Ultra $149/mo (10,000); per-user add-ons on some tiers |
| GPS tracking | GPS trackers incl. ultra long-life battery; real-time on map; geofences; trip history | No GPS tracking |
| OEM / telematics | 150+ OEM telematics & GPS vendors; engine hours, ODO, fault codes, fuel | No telematics integrations |
| Maintenance / CMMS | Work orders; OEM telemetry-driven triggers; inspection-to-work-order escalation | No maintenance or CMMS features |
| Pre-starts / inspections | Pre-starts, inspections, evidence on asset; AI form builder | No inspection or compliance workflows |
| Mobile & offline | Mobile-first; offline standard on all plans | ?Mobile app; limited offline viewing |
| Tracking methods | QR, barcode, GPS, BLE beacons, OEM data; one register | ?QR codes and barcodes; check-in/check-out |
| Cost tracking / TCO | Purchase, depreciation, service, hire & operating costs; TCO reports | ?Basic price/value field on items |
| SSO / API / enterprise | SSO, Active Directory, RBAC, API; regional AWS hosting | Not publicly confirmed; verify with vendor |
| Integrations | 150+ OEM telematics; REST API; SSO providers | ?Zapier; limited native integrations |
| Trial / free tier | 30-day free trial | Free tier (100 items, limited features) |
Asset tracking built for the field
GPS tracking, 150+ OEM telematics, maintenance, compliance, pre-starts and offline mobile. Per-asset pricing with unlimited users.
- No credit card required
- Unlimited users
- Cancel anytime
How MapTrack compares to Sortly
Which has GPS tracking?
MapTrack has GPS trackers for real-time location. Sortly has no GPS capability.
MapTrack integrates GPS trackers, including ultra long-life battery units, for real-time asset location on a map, trip history and geofence-based entry/exit alerts. BLE beacons add proximity detection in sheds and laydown areas. Sortly does not have GPS tracking, geofencing or real-time location. It uses QR codes and barcodes for manual check-in/check-out. For teams needing to locate tools, plant and equipment across job sites, MapTrack provides integrated location capabilities that Sortly does not offer.
Which has maintenance and CMMS?
MapTrack has built-in CMMS with telematics triggers. Sortly has no maintenance features.
MapTrack includes built-in CMMS with work orders, preventive maintenance, meter-based triggers powered by live OEM telemetry (engine hours, odometer, fault codes) and inspection-to-work-order escalation. Sortly is a visual inventory app with no work orders, maintenance scheduling, service tracking or CMMS capabilities. If your assets require scheduled servicing, condition-based maintenance or work order management, Sortly does not cover this.
Which handles compliance and pre-starts?
MapTrack attaches pre-starts and compliance to each asset. Sortly has no compliance.
MapTrack keeps compliance evidence attached to each asset: pre-starts, inspections, certificates and audit trails. Failed inspection items auto-trigger work orders. The AI form builder lets you create inspection forms by uploading a PDF or describing what you need. Sortly does not have pre-start inspections, safety checklists, compliance workflows or audit trails. For regulated industries where compliance evidence is required, MapTrack provides the workflows Sortly lacks.
Which connects OEM telematics?
MapTrack integrates 150+ OEM vendors. Sortly has no telematics.
MapTrack integrates with 150+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors, including Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Geotab, Samsara and Verizon Connect, to ingest engine hours, odometer, fuel consumption, fault codes and DTC alerts. This data powers automated maintenance triggers and geofence-based utilisation reporting. Sortly has no telematics integrations and is designed for manual inventory management rather than connected equipment.
Which pricing model scales better?
MapTrack uses per-asset pricing with unlimited users. Sortly uses item-capped tiers.
MapTrack charges per asset with unlimited users included. Every operator, supervisor and subcontractor gets full access without adding per-seat fees or hitting item caps. Sortly uses tiered pricing based on item count: Free (100 items), Advanced at $49/month (2,000 items) and Ultra at $149/month (10,000 items). Some tiers include per-user add-on pricing. For operations managing thousands of assets with large field teams, MapTrack avoids both the item ceiling and per-user cost escalation.
Which works better offline?
MapTrack has full offline on all plans. Sortly has limited offline viewing.
MapTrack is built mobile-first with full offline support standard on all plans. Field teams can scan QR codes, assign assets, complete inspection forms and submit work orders without connectivity, syncing automatically when back online. Sortly has limited offline capability for viewing items on mobile. For remote construction, mining and field sites where connectivity is unreliable, MapTrack provides comprehensive offline workflows that Sortly does not match.
Where Sortly wins
Sortly is a well-designed app with genuine advantages for its target use case. A balanced comparison should acknowledge where the competitor excels:
Visual, photo-first inventory
Sortly uses a visual, photo-first approach to inventory management. Items are displayed as cards with images, making it intuitive for visual inventory tracking. Well suited for retail, home and small office use.
Free tier for small inventories
A free plan covering 100 items lets individuals and very small teams manage basic inventory at no cost. Low barrier to entry for personal and home inventory.
Simple, consumer-friendly UX
Sortly is designed for simplicity. Non-technical users can be up and running quickly without training. The interface prioritises ease of use over enterprise features.
What our customers say
“We used to spend 1-2 days a week tracking equipment. MapTrack gave us full visibility across every site.”
Steve McAllister
Site Manager, Saunders International
“MapTrack has completely transformed how we manage our tools, equipment and fleet. Tool replacement costs cut 40-50%.”
Scott Bradley
Operations Manager, SPDR
“Doing monthly site audits in MapTrack has drastically reduced our equipment loss. Overdue items dropped 80%.”
Ashley Sutherland
Operations Manager, RIX Specialist Contracting
Measured impact: what teams report after switching
Verified outcomes from MapTrack customers. Specific numbers reflect published case studies; ranges reflect typical results.
| Metric | MapTrack | Sortly |
|---|---|---|
| Tool loss reductionConstruction firm case study | Up to 70% reduction (verified case study) | QR/barcode check-in/out only; no GPS to locate missing items |
| Equipment recovery | $142K recovered in 48 hours (Mega Electrics) | No GPS tracking capability |
| Tracking time saved | 90% less time on manual tracking (Saunders International) | Visual inventory approach; no field-optimised workflows |
| Tool replacement costs | 40-50% reduction (SPDR) | No loss/cost reporting or maintenance tracking |
| User licensing | Per asset, unlimited users included | Free (100 items); Advanced $49/mo (2,000 items); Ultra $149/mo (10,000 items) |
Should you choose MapTrack or Sortly?
Choose MapTrack if you…
- Manage tools, plant and equipment across construction, mining or field sites
- Need GPS trackers for real-time asset location and geofencing
- Require maintenance scheduling, work orders and CMMS capabilities
- Need pre-start inspections, compliance workflows and audit trails
- Want 150+ OEM telematics feeding into maintenance triggers automatically
- Need per-asset pricing with unlimited users for large field teams
- Require full offline mobile for remote sites without connectivity
Consider Sortly if you…
- •Tracking home inventory, personal belongings or a small supply closet
- •Have fewer than 100 items and want a free visual inventory tool
- •Need a simple, consumer-friendly interface without enterprise features
- •Do not need GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance or telematics
- •Primarily retail, home or small office inventory management
Pricing: MapTrack vs Sortly
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.
Get pricing for your asset count →Sortly
- Free: 100 items (limited features)
- Advanced: $49/month (2,000 items)
- Ultra: $149/month (10,000 items)
Per-user add-on pricing on some tiers. Check Sortly pricing for current rates.
Sortly caps items per plan. MapTrack scales with per-asset pricing and unlimited users. Compare total cost at your asset count and team size.
How to switch from Sortly to MapTrack
MapTrack supports CSV and spreadsheet imports with AI-assisted field mapping. Most teams are operational within a week.
Export your data
Export your inventory and asset data from Sortly as CSV.
Import & map fields
Upload into MapTrack. AI-assisted import auto-matches columns. Our team maps your sites, categories and custom fields.
Go live
Roll out to your crew with guided training. Apply heavy-duty QR labels where needed. 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 GPS tracker compatibility with your fleet; test offline on your field sites; verify your OEM telematics vendor is in the 150+ supported integrations; review pre-start and compliance workflows; check SSO/RBAC if required.
- ✓Sortly: Confirm current item limits and pricing per tier; test offline capability for your use case; check whether per-user add-on pricing applies to your plan; verify Zapier integrations cover your workflow.
Other Sortly alternatives to consider
Depending on your use case, these platforms may also fit:
Asset Panda
Configurable cloud-based asset tracking with barcode/QR scanning and customisable fields. Per-tier pricing from ~$3K/yr. No live GPS or OEM telematics.
SafetyCulture
Inspections and audit powerhouse with 10,000+ templates and a free tier. Best for safety and compliance-first teams. Per-seat pricing from ~$24/mo.
Spreadsheets
No software cost but no single source of truth, no mobile workflows and no compliance or maintenance tied to assets. Where most teams start.
Hilti ON!Track
Tool tracking with Bluetooth tags and asset management for construction. Requires Hilti hardware. Best for Hilti-centric fleets.
See our full 10 best asset tracking software 2026 guide for a detailed comparison across all platforms.
Methodology and sources
This comparison is based on publicly available Sortly documentation, verified reviews on G2 and Capterra, and MapTrack customer data. All claims are sourced and verifiable. Where a capability is not confirmed, it is marked accordingly.
Where a Sortly capability is not clearly stated in public sources, it is marked "Not publicly confirmed; verify with vendor." MapTrack outcome figures are from published customer case studies.
Frequently asked questions: Sortly vs MapTrack
- How does MapTrack compare to Sortly for asset tracking?
- MapTrack is a field-grade asset tracking platform with GPS tracking, 150+ OEM telematics integrations, maintenance (CMMS), compliance, pre-start inspections and cost tracking. Sortly is a visual inventory app designed for small businesses, home inventory and simple asset lists with QR/barcode scanning and check-in/check-out. MapTrack is built for construction, mining and fleet operations where assets move between sites. Sortly is built for retail, home and small office environments.
- Does Sortly have GPS tracking?
- No. Sortly does not have GPS tracking, real-time location or geofencing capabilities. It uses QR codes and barcodes for check-in/check-out. MapTrack integrates GPS trackers, including ultra long-life battery units, for real-time asset location on a map, trip history and geofence-based alerts. BLE beacons add proximity detection in sheds and laydown areas.
- Does Sortly have maintenance or work order features?
- No. Sortly does not include maintenance scheduling, work orders, CMMS or service tracking. It is an inventory and asset list management tool. MapTrack includes built-in CMMS with work orders, preventive maintenance, OEM telemetry-driven triggers (engine hours, odometer, fault codes) and inspection-to-work-order escalation.
- How does Sortly pricing compare to MapTrack?
- Sortly offers a Free tier (100 items), Advanced at $49/month (2,000 items) and Ultra at $149/month (10,000 items). Some tiers include per-user add-on pricing. MapTrack uses per-asset pricing with unlimited users included. For field teams with many operators, drivers and subcontractors who all need access, MapTrack avoids both item caps and per-user fees.
- Does Sortly have compliance or pre-start inspections?
- No. Sortly does not include compliance workflows, pre-start inspections, safety checklists or audit trails. MapTrack attaches pre-starts, inspections, certificates and evidence to each asset record. Failed inspection items auto-trigger work orders. AI-assisted form creation lets you build forms by uploading a PDF or description.
- Can I use Sortly for construction or mining equipment?
- Sortly is designed for small business inventory, home organisation and simple asset lists. It lacks GPS tracking, offline field workflows, maintenance scheduling, OEM telematics and compliance features required by construction and mining operations. MapTrack is purpose-built for heavy industry with 150+ OEM integrations, offline mobile, pre-starts and per-asset pricing.
- Does Sortly work offline?
- Sortly has limited offline capability for viewing items on mobile. MapTrack is built mobile-first with full offline support standard on all plans. Field teams can scan, assign, complete forms and submit work orders without connectivity, syncing automatically when back online. Critical for remote construction, mining and field sites.
- How long does it take to switch from Sortly to MapTrack?
- Most teams are operational within a week. Export your inventory data from Sortly as CSV, upload into MapTrack, and our onboarding team maps your fields, sites and categories. AI-assisted import auto-matches column headings. Guided setup and crew training are included.
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About the author
GM of Operations
Lachlan leads operations and go-to-market at MapTrack, focusing on SEO, product-led acquisition and helping heavy-industry teams discover better ways to manage their assets. He brings experience across digital strategy, content marketing and B2B SaaS growth in the Australian market. Lachlan works closely with customers across construction, mining and logistics to translate operational pain points into platform improvements.
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