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Best asset tag suppliers in Australia 2026

Where do you buy asset tags in Australia? Suppliers fall into two groups: integrated QR systems that print and track tags, and physical-tag manufacturers that make durable metal and polyester tags. This guide compares both, so you can choose by material, durability, Australian availability and whether you need tracking. We include MapTrack and are transparent about it.

Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

Co-Founder & GM of Operations

Published 5 June 2026Updated 20 October 2026
4.9 on G2Australian-made asset labels and tracking5.0 on Capterra, GetApp & Software Advice

Asset tags in Australia come from integrated QR systems (which print tags and link them to tracking software) and physical-tag manufacturers (which make durable metal and polyester tags but no software). For QR labels that link to live tracking from an Australian supplier, MapTrack supplies both, from 100 labels per size. For harsher assets, MapTrack also quotes anodised aluminium and 316 stainless steel tags; for multi-decade or mil-spec Metalphoto nameplates, choose a specialist like Camcode. For a low-cost, simple register, AssetTiger leads at small scale.

Key takeaways

  • Asset tags in Australia come from two kinds of supplier: integrated QR systems that print and track tags, and physical-tag manufacturers that make durable metal and polyester tags but no software.
  • For most tools, plant and field equipment, hard-laminated polyester or polycarbonate QR labels (rated ~5 years) are the practical choice; MapTrack can quote aluminium, stainless steel and steel tags where a metal option is justified.
  • Australian suppliers (MapTrack, AssetLabel, Metal Sign & Label, Compliance Plates) avoid overseas freight and import delays that come with US makers like Camcode, Metalcraft, AssetTiger and GoCodes.
  • Minimum orders range from single-plate quotes (Compliance Plates Australia) to 100 per size (MapTrack, AssetLabel); confirm the minimum and per-tag price with each supplier at your quantity.
  • Only integrated suppliers link the tag to a live asset record; MapTrack is the Australian option that supplies durable QR labels and tracking software together.

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Which kind of asset tag supplier fits your needs?

Choose by what you actually need: durable physical tags, a tracking system, or both, and whether you want an Australian supplier.

You want tags that link to live tracking

Do you want a tag that, when scanned, opens an asset record for check-out, inspections and history?

Choose an integrated supplier. MapTrack prints custom QR labels in Australia that link to a live asset record with GPS, maintenance and compliance built in. GoCodes and AssetTiger are US options.

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You need multi-decade or mil-spec metal tags

Do you need tags that survive 20+ years, extreme heat or military-spec environments?

For a multi-decade or mil-spec nameplate, choose a metal specialist: Camcode (Metalphoto, 20+ years) leads globally. For harsher assets that need a metal QR tag rather than a nameplate, MapTrack quotes anodised aluminium and 316 stainless steel tags from a run of 100.

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You want an Australian supplier with low minimums

Do you want local pricing, support and fast delivery without large minimum orders?

Choose an Australian supplier. MapTrack and AssetLabel start at 100 tags; Compliance Plates Australia quotes from a single plate (no minimum stated). All ship locally without overseas freight and import delays.

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You just need a low-cost, simple register

Do you have a small, fixed-asset list and want low-cost software with basic tags?

AssetTiger is genuinely low-cost, from US$20 a month for 500 assets after a 30-day free trial, with tags from its US sister company MyAssetTag. Fine for simple, fixed registers; less suited to moving assets, maintenance or Australian support.

How we evaluated asset tag suppliers

We split suppliers into two groups. The comparison table covers integrated QR asset-tag systems, which print or pair tags and link them to tracking software, assessed on tracking methods, reservations, maintenance, compliance, offline support and pricing. The guide below covers physical-tag manufacturers, which make durable metal and polyester tags but do not provide tracking software, assessed on materials, durability, Australian availability and minimum order. The Offline column applies to the software systems. Where a capability is not documented publicly, we mark it "verify with vendor" rather than guess.

This guide is published by MapTrack, which supplies QR asset labels and tracking software. We include ourselves as one option and are transparent about it; for the most extreme or multi-decade Metalphoto-style nameplate needs, verify specialist metal makers rather than assuming any one supplier is automatically the most durable. Supplier details are current as at June 2026 (AssetTiger’s as at October 2026); verify materials, minimums and pricing with each supplier. All product names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification and comparison only, which does not imply any endorsement or affiliation. Spotted something out of date or incorrect? Email corrections@maptrack.com and we will review and update.

Spotted something out of date or incorrect? Email corrections@maptrack.com and we will review and update this page.

QR asset-tag systems compared

These suppliers print or pair QR tags and link them to tracking software. Physical-only tag makers are covered in the guide below. Verify current features and pricing with each vendor.

SoftwareBest forTrackingReservationsMaintenanceComplianceOfflinePricing
MapTrack logoMapTrackIntegrated QR + tracking (AU)QR, barcode, GPS, BLE, OEMYesYesYesYesLabels from $1.50 (AUD); per-asset software
GoCodes logoGoCodesQR + GPS bundle (US)QR, GPS????From ~US$500/yr; tags bundled
AssetTiger logoAssetTigerLow-cost software (US)QR, barcode; GPS at check-in/outYes??YesFrom US$20/mo (500 assets); USD tiers
Asset Panda logoAsset PandaConfigurable IT/office (US)Barcode, QRYesYesYesYesQuote-based; unlimited users
EZOfficeInventory logoEZOfficeInventoryIT check-out (US)Barcode, QR, RFIDYesYes??From ~US$40/mo
Sortly logoSortlySimple visual inventory (US)QR, barcode???YesTiered (USD); verify

Yes ConfirmedNot available per vendor sources Not available? Verify with vendorNot publicly confirmed Not publicly confirmed

This guide is researched and published by the MapTrack team, and MapTrack is one of the ranked products. Rankings and "best for" labels reflect our assessment of publicly available information (vendor websites, pricing pages and named third-party reviews) as of 5 June 2026, plus hands-on testing where possible. We include platforms relevant to asset, equipment and tool tracking for Australian and New Zealand operators and comparable markets; we do not accept payment for placement. Positions reflect fit for the stated use case, not a universal number one - the best choice depends on your asset mix, workflows and budget. Spotted something out of date or incorrect? Request a correction.

Supplier reviews

A detailed look at each integrated QR asset-tag system, including what it supplies, pricing and best fit.

MapTrack logo

MapTrack

Best for integrated QR labels plus live tracking, AU-based

Australian supplier of custom QR asset labels that link to a live tracking platform, with GPS, maintenance and compliance built in. From 100 labels per size. One platform for every asset, and Capterra Best Ease of Use 2026.

Pricing: Labels from $1.50 (AUD); per-asset software · Trial: 30-day free trial

What you get in one platform

Every asset, one record
Tools on QR or barcode labels and Bluetooth tags, plant on GPS trackers, vehicles with GPS and AI dash cams, sites with boundaries: custody, inspections, maintenance and costs on the same record.
Maintenance that runs on real usage
Run hours and kilometres from trackers, dash cams or manual readings feed tiered service plans and next-service forecasts, every asset gets a 0 to 100 maintenance health score, and one work order can cover many assets, each with its own pass or fail.
Easy for crews
Pre-starts and inspections work without signal, on any phone, with shared-device PINs and AI help to build forms. Capterra Best Ease of Use 2026.
Hardware and software from one vendor
GPS trackers, AI dash cams, Bluetooth tags and labels at published prices, managed in the same app, plus LightMetrics dash cam accounts and 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources.
Simple to buy and run
Per-asset pricing with unlimited users, 24/7 support and month-to-month plans. Capterra Best Value 2026.

The full capability list (32)

  • One register for tools, plant, equipment and vehicles
  • Custody: who has what, and where
  • Site boundaries on the map
  • Live tracking and alerts in MapTrack Telematics
  • Rate cards (Pro and Enterprise add-on)
  • Finance dashboards (Pro and Enterprise add-on)
  • Divisions (Pro and Enterprise add-on)
  • Run hours and km from trackers, cameras, feeds or readings
  • Work orders raised from meters, run hours and data feeds
  • Tiered service plans
  • Next-service forecasts from usage
  • Stale-reading flags
  • Maintenance health score
  • Service board and due-soon emails
  • One work order across many assets
  • Batch work orders and bulk scan logging
  • Labour, parts and external costs on every service
  • Failed checks raise work orders by rule
  • Parts and inventory by location and bin
  • Offline pre-starts and inspections
  • Mobile web app (Android, iPhone, iPad)
  • Shared-device PINs
  • AI form builder
  • Equipment bookings (Requests)
  • GPS trackers managed in the app
  • AI dash cam video in the app
  • LightMetrics dash cam connection
  • Bluetooth tags
  • QR, barcode and Data Matrix scanning
  • OEM feeds under Connections
  • 150+ data sources
  • Engine hours from 68 integrations
MapTrack Print Tags dialog: all 52 QR tags laid out on Avery L7160 A4 label sheets of 64 x 38 mm, 21 per page, each label showing the QR code, tag ID and asset name, with a Download PDF button for 3 pages.

Print QR labels for every asset

Print Tags lays QR labels out on standard label stock. Here all 52 tags fill three A4 sheets of 64 x 38 mm labels, each with the QR code beside the tag ID and asset name, ready to download as a PDF and print.

MapTrack app · Demonstration data · Captured

About this screenshot

Captured in a demonstration workspace with the Avery L7160 sheet and the QR + tag ID + name layout chosen. Each QR code holds the tag ID printed beside it.

MapTrack is an Australian asset-tracking platform that also supplies custom QR asset labels. Standard online labels are hard-laminated polycarbonate/polyester with 3M industrial adhesive, full-colour logo and a return-if-found number, rated 5+ years outdoors, and every label links to a live MapTrack asset record so a scan opens check-out, inspections and history.

Beyond labels, MapTrack adds GPS and BLE tracking, 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources, work orders with meter and inspection triggers, pre-starts and inspections, and reservations. AU-founded with its primary database and application hosting in Sydney, plus onshore support. Labels from 100 per size with AUD volume pricing; free AU shipping over $2,000. For harsher assets, anodised aluminium tags start from $3.30 inc GST ($3.00 ex GST) a tag and 316 stainless steel from $5.50 inc GST ($5.00 ex GST) a tag at 500 tags, confirmed on the quote; steel tags are quoted.

Key features

  • ✓Custom QR polycarbonate/polyester labels; 3 online sizes; from 100 per size
  • ✓Aluminium tags from $3.30 inc GST ($3.00 ex GST) a tag, 316 stainless from $5.50 inc GST ($5.00 ex GST) a tag, quoted
  • ✓3M industrial adhesive; 5+ year outdoor rating
  • ✓Full-colour logo and return-if-found number
  • ✓Every label links to a live MapTrack asset record
  • ✓QR, barcode, GPS, BLE and 150+ telematics, fleet and fuel-card data sources
  • ✓Work orders, inspections, reservations built in
  • ✓Australian-based with a primary database and application hosting in Sydney, plus support
  • ✓AUD volume pricing; free QR label designer
  • ✓One platform for tools, plant, trailers and vehicles
  • ✓GPS trackers managed in the app: battery, signal and estimated run hours
  • ✓Site geofences on every map; entry and exit alerts in MapTrack Telematics
  • ✓AI dash cams with live video and event clips in the app
  • ✓QR, barcode and Data Matrix scanning by phone camera or handheld scanner
  • ✓Tiered service plans on run hours and km
  • ✓Parts and stock by location and bin
  • ✓Rate cards: daily, weekly and monthly hire rates (dry, wet or standby) by category or asset; Pro and Enterprise add-on
  • ✓Finance: cost ledger, budget vs actual, depreciation and repair-or-replace; Pro and Enterprise add-on
  • ✓Divisions: each division’s own assets and team access; Pro and Enterprise add-on
GoCodes logo

GoCodes

Best for bundled QR labels plus GPS tracking (US)

US system that bundles patented QR labels with QR and GPS tracking. Transparent annual pricing; US-centric with no AU support signal.

Pricing: From ~US$500/yr; tags bundled · Trial: 15-day free trial

GoCodes pairs patented QR labels with cloud asset tracking and optional GPS. Custom polyester QR labels are included with the subscription, with rugged anodised-aluminium tags as an upgrade. Popular with SMB construction and trades in the US.

Software tiers run roughly US$500 to US$2,500 per year with add-ons (API, offline). Tags are bundled with the subscription. GoCodes does not publish Australian shipping or support details, so AU buyers should verify freight, lead time and support hours. Offline on iOS and Android is a paid add-on below the Professional tier.

Key features

  • ✓Patented QR labels bundled with the subscription
  • ✓Anodised-aluminium tag upgrade available
  • ✓QR scanning plus optional GPS tracking
  • ✓Maintenance scheduling and check-in/out
  • ✓Transparent annual pricing (US$500-$2,500/yr)
  • ✓API and offline available as paid add-ons
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AssetTiger logo

AssetTiger

Best low-cost software for small fixed-asset registers (US)

Low-cost barcode and QR asset register from US$20 a month for 500 assets; tags bought separately from US sister company MyAssetTag.

Pricing: From US$20/mo (500 assets); USD tiers · Trial: 30-day free trial

AssetTiger is low-cost, US-based asset-management software (a 30-day free trial to 250 assets and 2 users, then from US$20 a month) that tracks by barcode and QR. It does not sell tags itself; it directs users to its sister company MyAssetTag.com for printed metal and plastic tags, which ship from the US.

A strong, simple register for small fixed-asset environments, rated 4.6/5 on Capterra. It records GPS location only at check-in and check-out, has an offline mobile app and a REST API, and schedules maintenance by date or usage hours. Pricing is USD; tags and software both come from a US group with no published Australian presence.

Key features

  • ✓30-day free trial to 250 assets, 2 users; paid tiers in USD
  • ✓Barcode and QR scanning; check-in/out
  • ✓Maintenance by date or usage hours; basic work orders
  • ✓Custom reports; depreciation tracking
  • ✓Tags via US-based sister company MyAssetTag
  • ✓GPS location at check-in and check-out; offline app; REST API
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Asset Panda logo

Asset Panda

Best for configurable IT and office asset workflows (US)

Highly configurable barcode and QR asset platform with reservations and an offline mode on Asset Panda Pro, but GPS only as a location pin at each scan, with quote-based pricing.

Pricing: Quote-based; unlimited users · Trial: Free 7-day trial

Asset Panda is a configurable cloud asset-management platform with barcode and QR scanning, custom workflows and Gantt-style reservations. Used across IT, education and healthcare for check-out and request-fulfilment workflows. You print light-duty tags in the app, and durable tags come through its partner BuyAssetTags.

Strong customisation for multi-team operations. Its mobile app has had an offline mode since Asset Panda Pro (Sept 2025), but GPS is a location pin captured at each phone scan rather than live tracking, which may limit fit for field-heavy teams. Pricing is quote-based with unlimited users. Australian buyers should confirm support hours and data residency.

Key features

  • ✓Configurable workflows and custom fields
  • ✓Barcode and QR scanning with audit trails
  • ✓Reservations with Gantt view and approvals
  • ✓Work orders and preventive maintenance
  • ✓Custom forms and document storage
  • ✓Bring your own printed tags
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EZOfficeInventory logo

EZOfficeInventory

Best for IT and education check-out workflows (US)

Asset lifecycle and check-out platform with a request portal and unlimited users; offline on higher tiers only. You supply your own tags.

Pricing: From ~US$40/mo · Trial: 14-day free trial

EZOfficeInventory (EZO) manages asset lifecycle with barcode, QR and RFID, a request-and-fulfilment portal and unlimited users on all tiers. Strong for IT, education and healthcare check-out and reservations. Tags are printed by you or a third party.

Good depth for check-out and reservations, with maintenance and a service desk on higher tiers. Offline is limited to higher tiers. US-based; AU buyers should confirm support and data residency. Pricing from around US$40 per month at the entry tier.

Key features

  • ✓Barcode, QR and RFID identification
  • ✓Request portal and check-in/out workflows
  • ✓Reservations and a fulfilment centre
  • ✓Maintenance and service-desk modules
  • ✓Unlimited users on all tiers
  • ✓Bring your own printed tags
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Sortly logo

Sortly

Best simple visual inventory app for small teams (US)

Easy, visual inventory and asset app with QR and barcode and strong mobile UX; lighter on maintenance, compliance and GPS.

Pricing: Tiered (USD); verify · Trial: Free trial

Sortly is a visual inventory and asset-tracking app aimed at small businesses, with QR and barcode scanning, custom fields, photos and offline access. It prints QR labels you can generate in-app. Best for simple stock and asset lists rather than heavy-industry field ops.

Strong mobile experience and quick setup. Lighter on work orders, inspections and GPS than field-ops platforms, so confirm current features and AU support directly with the vendor. Tiered subscription pricing in USD.

Key features

  • ✓QR and barcode scanning; in-app label generation
  • ✓Visual, folder-based inventory with photos
  • ✓Custom fields and item history
  • ✓Offline access on mobile
  • ✓Simple, fast setup for small teams
  • ✓Tiered USD subscription pricing
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Also worth considering

Other suppliers that suit specific needs:

  • •InfoSight: US maker of anodised-aluminium and stainless tags rated for very high heat (up to ~1,000degF). Best for foundry and steel-type assets. Ships from the US; confirm AU freight.
  • •Dynamic Systems: US barcode-label specialist for cold, hot and wet environments, plus scanning hardware. Best for bespoke barcode-label and hardware bundles. US-based.

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Two kinds of asset tag supplier in Australia

Search for an asset tag supplier in Australia and you will find two very different kinds of company, and the right choice depends on which you actually need.

Integrated QR systems print or pair tags and link them to tracking software, so a scan opens a live asset record for check-out, inspections, maintenance and history. These are compared in the table above. MapTrack is the Australian option; GoCodes and AssetTiger are US options.

Physical-tag manufacturers make durable metal and polyester tags but do not provide tracking software. They are the right call when you need the most durable possible tag (photo-anodised metal rated 20+ years) or specialist nameplates, and you already have, or do not need, a tracking system. The next section covers the main Australian and global makers.

Label-only suppliers vs scan-to-track systems

A label-only supplier gives you the physical marker: material, print, serial number and sometimes a QR or barcode. A scan-to-track system gives you the marker plus the software behind the scan, so the same QR code opens check-out, inspections, fault reporting, maintenance history and custody records.

DecisionLabel-only supplierScan-to-track system

What you receive

Printed labels, tags or plates, usually delivered as a physical batch.

Labels plus a live asset record, mobile scan workflow and reporting layer.

Best fit

One-off ID plates, compliance plates, specialist metal tags or teams with an existing system.

Teams that need labels, check-out, inspections, maintenance and accountability in one rollout.

QR behaviour

Often opens a static URL or encodes an ID that must be matched elsewhere.

Opens the asset record so a worker can act on the asset immediately.

Operational proof

Durability and print quality are the main proof points.

Durability plus scan adoption, audit trail, custody, inspections and optional GPS or Bluetooth.

MapTrack sits in the scan-to-track category: teams can order custom QR labels, request samples or quote metal tags, then connect those labels to asset records, inspections, check-out and optional GPS or Bluetooth add-ons. Start with the custom QR asset label store or use the free label designer to preview the artwork first.

Physical asset-tag manufacturers (Australian and global)

If you need durable physical tags rather than a tracking system, these are the main suppliers Australian buyers consider. Materials and durability vary widely, so match the tag to the environment.

Australian-based makers

  • •AssetLabel (AU): custom 3M metalised polyester, white polyester, anodised metal plates and foil, with static and dynamic QR. Minimum 100, quote pricing. Best for AU-made custom polyester labels with low minimums.
  • •Metal Sign & Label (AU, QLD): anodised aluminium, stainless and durable plastic with QR and barcode, GS1 encoding; Australia-wide dispatch (NZ and PNG enquiries supported). Best for Australian-made metal tags when you do not need tracking software.
  • •Compliance Plates Australia (AU, NSW): aluminium, stainless steel and brass; nationwide delivery and quotes from a single plate (no minimum stated), with mining and marine pedigree. Best for AU compliance and ID plates from a single plate.
  • •Brady Australia: global label brand with an Australian entity and reseller network; DuraGuard asset labels, RFID labels and in-house label printers. Best for an established brand with RFID and printers and AU support.

Global metal specialists (ship from overseas)

  • •Camcode (US): Metalphoto photo-anodised aluminium field-proven for 20+ years, plus stainless, polyester and RFID; meets MIL-STD-130. Best for mil-spec, multi-decade tags. Quote pricing; confirm AU freight.
  • •Metalcraft / MyAssetTag (US): anodised-aluminium (AlumiGuard, field-proven 30+ years per the maker), foil and plastic ranges with published per-tag US pricing. Ships from the US (confirm Australian shipping), so AU buyers should factor in freight and import. Best for published per-tag metal pricing.

Honest note: MapTrack standard online labels are hard-laminated polycarbonate/polyester rated 5+ years, with aluminium, stainless steel and steel tags quoted where the environment needs metal. For genuinely extreme, high-heat or multi-decade Metalphoto nameplates, verify a specialist metal maker. MapTrack's edge is integration, Australian support and QR labels that link to live tracking.

How to choose an asset tag supplier

1. Match the material to the environment. Polyester and polycarbonate QR labels (rated around 5 years) suit most tools, plant and field equipment and allow full-colour logo printing at low cost. Photo-anodised metal (rated 20+ years) suits extreme heat, chemicals or multi-decade fixed assets. Order a sample and test it on your assets before a large run.

2. Decide if you need tracking. A printed tag alone gives you an ID. If you want a scan to open an asset record for check-out, inspections and maintenance, choose an integrated supplier whose tags link to a tracking system, not a print-only maker.

3. Check Australian availability and lead time. An Australian supplier avoids overseas freight, import duties and longer lead times. Confirm where the supplier ships from and how long delivery takes.

4. Confirm the minimum order and per-tag price. Minimums range from none to 100 per design; per-tag price drops sharply at higher volumes. Get a quote at your actual quantity.

5. Decide on branding. A logo and a return-if-found number deter theft and speed up returns. Most suppliers offer custom branding; you can preview a QR label design free in the MapTrack label designer.

How much do asset tags cost in Australia?

Asset tag pricing depends on material, customisation and quantity. Polyester and polycarbonate QR labels are the most cost-effective; photo-anodised metal commands a premium for its durability.

As a guide, MapTrack custom QR polycarbonate labels start at AUD $1.50 per label (small) with a 100-label minimum per size, dropping with volume. US metal makers such as Metalcraft publish per-tag metal pricing online, typically a few dollars per tag at 100 units and dropping with volume, before freight to Australia. Australian metal makers and Brady price by quote or per pack. Always confirm the current per-tag price with each supplier at your actual quantity, and factor in freight and lead time for overseas suppliers.

See current MapTrack label pricing and configure an order on the asset label store, or design a label free with the QR label designer.

Conclusion: match the supplier to your need

The best asset tag supplier depends on what you need. For durable QR labels that link to a tracking system from an Australian supplier, MapTrack supplies both. For harsher assets, MapTrack also quotes anodised aluminium and 316 stainless steel tags; for the most durable possible Metalphoto nameplates, choose a specialist like Camcode. For a low-cost, simple register, AssetTiger is hard to beat at small scale. Match the material to your environment, confirm Australian availability and minimum order, and decide whether you want the tag to link to live tracking.

Frequently asked questions

Asset tags come from two kinds of supplier. Integrated QR systems (such as MapTrack, GoCodes and AssetTiger) print or pair tags and link them to tracking software. Physical-tag manufacturers (such as Camcode, Brady, AssetLabel, Metal Sign & Label and Compliance Plates Australia) make durable metal and polyester tags but do not provide tracking software. MapTrack is Australian-based and supplies both: custom hard-laminated polycarbonate QR labels from 100 per size that link to a live asset record, plus barcode and Data Matrix labels printed from your asset list.

The terms are used interchangeably. An asset tag or label is a durable, scannable marker fixed to equipment so it can be identified and tracked. Physical-tag makers often use "tag" for metal nameplates and "label" for printed polyester or vinyl. The more important distinction is whether the tag is just a printed marker or whether it links to a tracking system when scanned.

Photo-anodised metal tags (such as Metalphoto aluminium) are the most durable, rated 20 years or more and used in mil-spec and extreme-heat settings. Hard-laminated polycarbonate and polyester labels are rated around 5 years outdoors and resist UV, abrasion and chemicals, at a much lower cost and with full-colour logo printing. For most tools, plant and field equipment, polyester QR labels are the practical choice; for multi-decade fixed assets or extreme heat, choose metal.

Australian-based suppliers include MapTrack (QR labels plus tracking software), AssetLabel, Metal Sign & Label, Compliance Plates Australia and Brady Australia. US-based suppliers such as Camcode, Metalcraft (MyAssetTag), InfoSight, AssetTiger and GoCodes ship from overseas, which adds freight and lead time for Australian buyers. For local pricing, support and faster delivery, an Australian supplier is usually the better choice.

Minimum orders vary. MapTrack and AssetLabel start at 100 tags. Compliance Plates Australia quotes from a single plate (no minimum stated), which suits one-off replacements. US metal makers such as Metalcraft typically start at 100 per design. Always confirm the minimum and the per-unit price at your quantity, as per-tag pricing drops sharply at higher volumes.

Not always. A printed tag on its own gives you a human-readable ID and, with a QR or barcode, a scannable code. To turn a scan into useful information (location, custody, inspections, maintenance) you need a tracking system. Integrated suppliers like MapTrack link each tag to a live asset record, so a scan opens check-out, inspections and history. Physical-only suppliers leave you to connect tags to your own system.

Match the material to the environment (polyester for most field assets, metal for extreme or multi-decade use), check the minimum order and per-tag price at your quantity, confirm Australian availability and lead time, decide whether you need custom branding and a return-if-found number, and decide whether you want the tag to link to a tracking system. If you want both durable tags and tracking in one place from an Australian supplier, MapTrack covers both.

MapTrack supplies QR asset labels and tracking software, so we include ourselves as one option and are transparent about it. We do not claim to be the right choice for every need; for example, for photo-anodised metal nameplates rated 20 years or more, we point you to specialist metal makers. The guide compares suppliers in one place so you can choose by material, durability, Australian availability and whether you need tracking.

Yes. MapTrack is one platform for every asset a field business runs: tools, plant, trailers and vehicles, tracked with QR, barcode and Data Matrix labels, Bluetooth tags, GPS trackers and AI dash cams, and inspected, booked and maintained on one record, from any phone. It is priced per asset with unlimited users and holds Capterra’s Best Ease of Use award for 2026.

Yes. MapTrack rate cards set daily, weekly and monthly hire rates by asset category or individual asset, for dry, wet or standby hire, and record the hire cost when equipment comes back. Finance dashboards keep a cost ledger for every asset, location and person, with budget vs actual, depreciation and repair-or-replace guidance. Divisions give each division its own assets and team access, while account owners see across every division. Rate cards, finance and divisions are an add-on on the Pro and Enterprise plans.

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About the author

Lachlan McRitchie

Lachlan McRitchie

Co-Founder & 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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