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MapTrack vs Cheqroom
MapTrack is purpose-built for heavy industry with GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), 140+ OEM integrations, built-in CMMS, pre-start inspections, compliance management, job costing and per-asset cost tracking. Cheqroom is an equipment checkout platform with booking, custody tracking and kit management for media and AV teams.
Cheqroom excels at equipment checkout and booking for media and event teams. MapTrack covers GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance, cost tracking and inventory for construction, mining and field services. Here is a clear, side-by-side comparison.
Based on Cheqroom’s public documentation, pricing page and G2/Capterra reviews as of May 2026. MapTrack is our product - we encourage you to trial both platforms.
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What are the key differences between MapTrack and Cheqroom?
- •MapTrack is purpose-built for heavy industry: construction, civil, mining and facilities. GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), integrations with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors, built-in CMMS with work orders, pre-start inspections, compliance management, per-asset cost tracking, job/project costing and inventory management come standard. Cheqroom is an equipment checkout platform designed for media production, AV, events and education.
- •Cheqroom focuses on custody tracking (who has what, where and when), calendar-based booking, availability views and kit management. It does not offer GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance workflows, cost tracking or job costing. MapTrack covers all of these alongside equipment assignment and reservations.
- •MapTrack: per-asset pricing, unlimited users, built for plant and equipment across job sites. Cheqroom: per-user pricing starting around $40/user/month, built for equipment checkout and booking.
What's the quick summary of MapTrack vs Cheqroom?
TL;DR: MapTrack vs Cheqroom are fundamentally different platforms. MapTrack is purpose-built for heavy industry (construction, civil, mining, facilities) with GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), integrations with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors, geofencing, a built-in CMMS with work orders, pre-start inspections, compliance management, per-asset cost tracking, job/project costing, inventory management and offline mobile. Cheqroom is an equipment checkout platform designed for media production, AV equipment, photography studios, events and education, with QR/barcode scanning, calendar-based booking, custody tracking, kit management and basic reporting. Cheqroom does not offer GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance, cost tracking or job costing. MapTrack uses asset-based pricing with unlimited users; Cheqroom uses per-user pricing starting around $40/user/month. Choose MapTrack if you need GPS, maintenance, compliance and cost tracking in heavy industry; choose Cheqroom if you need simple equipment checkout with booking for media or AV teams.
Which platform fits your team?
Pick the persona that sounds most like you. The recommendation reflects where each platform is strongest.
The media or AV equipment manager
Do you manage cameras, lighting, audio gear or AV equipment with a focus on checkout and booking?
Cheqroom is a strong fit. Calendar-based booking, kit management and custody tracking are built for media and AV workflows. It does not include GPS, maintenance or compliance.
The construction or mining operator
Do you manage plant, vehicles, tools and equipment across job sites with compliance requirements?
Choose MapTrack. GPS tracking, pre-start inspections, maintenance, job costing and compliance are purpose-built for heavy industry. Cheqroom does not cover these workflows.
The multi-site field services team
Do you need GPS location, maintenance scheduling and cost tracking across multiple sites?
Choose MapTrack. Real-time GPS, 140+ OEM integrations, CMMS, cost tracking and offline mobile are built for distributed field operations.
The cost-conscious large team
Do you have many users who need access but a moderate number of assets?
Compare pricing models carefully. Cheqroom charges per user (starting around $40/user/month). MapTrack charges per asset with unlimited users included. For large teams, per-asset pricing may be significantly cheaper.
How do MapTrack and Cheqroom compare on every feature?
Side-by-side criteria for MapTrack and Cheqroom, grouped by category.
| Criteria |  MapTrack |  Cheqroom |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking & Location | ||
| Best for | Heavy industry: construction, civil, mining, facilities; mixed fleet + tools/plant | Equipment checkout and custody tracking for media, AV, events and education |
| GPS tracking | GPS trackers incl. ultra long-life battery units; real-time location on map | No GPS tracking |
| Tracking methods | QR, barcode, GPS, BLE, OEM telematics; one register for fleet and non-fleet | ?QR code and barcode scanning; checkout/check-in workflow |
| OEM / GPS integrations | 140+ OEM telematics & GPS vendors; consolidate into one system | No telematics or OEM integrations |
| Geofencing | Job-site geofences with entry/exit alerts, time-on-site reporting and job costing | No geofencing |
| Maintenance & Compliance | ||
| Maintenance / work orders | Built-in CMMS; telemetry-driven triggers (hours, odo, fault codes); inspection-to-work order | No maintenance or work order management |
| Pre-starts / inspections | Pre-starts, inspections, evidence attached to asset | No pre-start or inspection workflows |
| Compliance management | Certificates, licences, expiry alerts, audit-ready evidence trails | No compliance workflows |
| Reservations / booking | Built-in reservations and planning view | Calendar-based booking and availability; kit management |
| Custody tracking | Assignment history, site transfers, check-out/check-in | Core feature: who has what, where and when; check-out/check-in |
| Cost & Pricing | ||
| Cost tracking | Purchase, depreciation, service, hire & operating costs; TCO reports; job/project costing | Basic reporting and custom fields; no TCO or cost tracking |
| Job / project costing | Cost and time onsite by job; geofence-based where GPS configured | No job or project costing |
| Pricing model | Asset-based; unlimited users included | Per-user pricing starting around $40/user/month; varies by tier |
| Trial | 30-day free trial | ?Free trial available; verify length with vendor |
| Platform & Enterprise | ||
| Mobile app | Full capability; mobile-first; offline | Mobile app for scanning and check-out |
| Inventory management | Consumables, spare parts, stock levels, reorder alerts | Equipment items only; no consumable or parts inventory |
| SSO / API / enterprise | SSO, Active Directory, RBAC, API | ?Limited integrations (Slack notification); verify API and SSO |
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How MapTrack and Cheqroom compare on features
Which platform offers GPS tracking for assets?
MapTrack offers GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units) with real-time location on a map. Cheqroom does not provide GPS tracking.
MapTrack supports GPS trackers, including ultra long-life battery units that run for years without charging, so you get real-time location on a map for plant, vehicles and high-value equipment across job sites. MapTrack also integrates with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors, consolidating location data from multiple sources into a single platform. BLE beacons can be added for proximity detection inside sheds and laydown areas. Cheqroom does not offer GPS tracking. It tracks equipment custody through QR code and barcode scanning with a check-out/check-in workflow. If you need to know where your assets are physically located, not just who checked them out, MapTrack covers that gap.
How does equipment checkout and custody tracking compare?
Both platforms support equipment check-out and check-in. Cheqroom adds calendar booking, availability views and kit management. MapTrack adds GPS, maintenance and compliance alongside custody.
Cheqroom is purpose-built for equipment checkout. Its core workflow tracks who has what, where and when, with calendar-based booking, availability views and kit management (grouping items into kits for a shoot or event). It is designed for media production, AV teams, photography studios and event companies. MapTrack also supports asset assignment, check-out/check-in and reservations, but goes further by adding GPS tracking, maintenance scheduling, compliance management, cost tracking and inventory in the same platform. If your primary need is simple equipment checkout with booking calendars, Cheqroom does that well. If you need checkout plus real-time location, maintenance and compliance, MapTrack is the broader platform.
Which platform includes maintenance and work orders?
MapTrack includes a built-in CMMS with work orders, meter-based triggers and inspection escalation. Cheqroom does not offer maintenance or work order management.
MapTrack is a unified tracking and CMMS platform: work orders, meter-based triggers driven by live telemetry, inspection-to-work-order escalation and planned maintenance schedules. It ties maintenance to asset history, compliance records and cost tracking. Cheqroom does not include maintenance scheduling, work orders or service tracking. It is focused on equipment checkout, booking and custody. If your equipment requires scheduled servicing, condition-based maintenance or regulatory inspections, MapTrack handles that. If you only need to track who has the equipment and when it is booked, Cheqroom is sufficient.
Which is better for compliance and pre-start inspections?
MapTrack keeps compliance attached to each asset with pre-starts, inspections and audit-ready evidence. Cheqroom does not offer compliance workflows.
MapTrack keeps compliance attached to each asset: pre-starts, inspections, certificates, custom forms and evidence trails in one place for audits. The mobile-first app gives field teams full capability offline, which is critical on remote construction and mining sites without connectivity. Cheqroom does not offer compliance workflows, pre-start inspections or certificate management. Its focus is equipment availability and custody, not regulatory compliance. If your industry requires pre-start inspections (e.g. excavators, elevated work platforms, cranes), compliance registers or audit-ready documentation, MapTrack is purpose-built for that.
Which platform tracks costs with job and project costing?
MapTrack tracks full cost of ownership per asset and supports job/project-level costing. Cheqroom does not offer cost tracking or job costing.
MapTrack tracks the full cost of ownership per asset: purchase price, depreciation schedules, service and repair costs, hire and rental charges, fuel and operating expenses. Roll-up reports give you total cost of ownership (TCO) by asset, category, site or project. MapTrack also supports job and project-level costing with geofence-based time onsite where GPS is configured, so you can answer "what did this excavator cost on this project?" Cheqroom offers basic reporting and custom fields but does not include cost tracking, depreciation, TCO calculations or job-level cost allocation. If cost visibility matters, this is a significant differentiator.
Which is purpose-built for heavy industry?
MapTrack is designed for construction, civil, mining and facilities. Cheqroom targets media production, AV, events and education.
MapTrack is designed for construction, civil, mining, oil and gas, facilities and field services, where assets are mobile, crews rotate and compliance is non-negotiable. Workflows like pre-start inspections, site transfers, plant compliance registers and job-site geofencing are first-class features. MapTrack handles mixed fleets: vehicles, plant, tools and equipment in one register. Cheqroom targets media production companies, AV equipment teams, photography studios, event companies and education institutions. Its workflows centre on equipment checkout, booking and custody rather than maintenance, compliance or job costing. Pick the platform designed for your industry.
Which offers inventory management alongside asset tracking?
MapTrack includes inventory management for consumables, spare parts and materials. Cheqroom tracks equipment items but not consumable inventory.
MapTrack includes inventory management alongside asset tracking: consumables, spare parts, materials and stock levels with reorder alerts. Teams can manage tool cribs, parts stores and site stock without a separate system. Cheqroom manages equipment items (fixed assets that get checked out and returned) but does not offer consumable inventory, spare parts management or stock level tracking. If you need one platform for both assets and inventory, MapTrack covers both.
Which is better: MapTrack or Cheqroom?
MapTrack wins for heavy industry teams needing GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance, cost tracking and job costing across job sites. Cheqroom wins for media, AV and event teams needing equipment checkout with calendar booking and kit management. These platforms serve different industries and use cases.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| GPS real-time tracking (hardware) | MapTrack |
| Maintenance and work orders (CMMS) | MapTrack |
| Pre-starts, inspections and compliance | MapTrack |
| Job / project costing | MapTrack |
| Cost tracking and TCO reporting | MapTrack |
| Inventory management | MapTrack |
| 140+ OEM telematics integrations | MapTrack |
| Offline mobile for remote sites | MapTrack |
| Equipment checkout and check-in | Draw |
| Calendar booking and availability | Cheqroom |
| Kit management (group items) | Cheqroom |
Measured impact: what teams report after switching
Verified outcomes from MapTrack customers across construction, mining and field services. Specific numbers reflect published case studies; ranges reflect typical pilot results.
| Metric | MapTrack | Cheqroom |
|---|---|---|
| Tool loss reductionSee /resources/how-a-construction-firm-reduced-tool-loss-by-70 | Up to 70% reduction (verified case study) | Not a stated outcome |
| Implementation time | ~2 weeks with guided onboarding | Self-serve setup; varies by plan |
| User licensing model | Per asset, unlimited users | Per user, starting around $40/user/month |
| GPS real-time location | Built-in with 140+ OEM integrations | Not available |
| Maintenance and CMMS | Built-in; telemetry-driven triggers and work orders | Not available |
How does MapTrack pricing compare to Cheqroom?
MapTrack
Priced per asset with unlimited users, files, scans, documents, forms, alerts and automations included. No per-seat fees and no lock-in contracts. 30-day free trial with guided onboarding; monthly or annual billing.
Get pricing for your asset count →Cheqroom
Per-user pricing starting around $40/user/month, with cost varying by tier and feature set. Check Cheqroom's pricing page for the latest rates and plan details.
Compare total cost for your team size and asset count. Cheqroom charges per user; MapTrack charges per asset with unlimited users. For large teams, the per-asset model can be significantly cheaper.
Should you choose MapTrack or Cheqroom?
Choose MapTrack if you…
- Need GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units) to see real-time asset location on a map
- Want to consolidate data from 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors into one platform
- Need maintenance scheduling, work orders and a built-in CMMS
- Require pre-start inspections, compliance registers and audit-ready evidence
- Need job and project-level costing with geofence-based time onsite
- Need per-asset cost tracking with depreciation, service costs and TCO reporting
- Need inventory management alongside asset tracking and maintenance
- Operate in heavy industry: construction, civil, mining, oil and gas, facilities
- Prefer asset-based pricing with unlimited users (and AU/NZ support)
Consider Cheqroom if you…
- Manage media, AV or event equipment with a focus on checkout and booking
- Need calendar-based availability views and kit management
- Do not need GPS tracking, maintenance or compliance workflows
- Have a small team where per-user pricing is manageable
What our customers say
“MapTrack easily shows us where our equipment is, what project it’s on and who it is assigned to. Support is super helpful.”
Sharyn Edwards
Fleet Coordinator (Major Projects), Genus
“Our investment in MapTrack paid off in a big way when test equipment valued at over $142,000 AUD was stolen during a break-in. Thanks to MapTrack, we gave police the exact location and the gear was recovered within 48 hours.”
Operations Manager
Operations, Mega Electrics
“MapTrack streamlines tracking and asset servicing across mine shutdowns. Simple, reliable and effective.”
Gordon Stennings
Maintenance Storeman, Mineral Resources
How do you switch from Cheqroom to MapTrack?
MapTrack supports CSV and spreadsheet imports so you can migrate your equipment register and data from Cheqroom. The MapTrack onboarding team provides guided setup, data mapping and training for your crew. Most teams are operational within a week.
Export your data
Export your equipment register and history from Cheqroom as CSV.
Import & map fields
Upload into MapTrack. Our team maps your fields, sites and categories.
Go live
Roll out to your crew with training. Operational within a week.
What should you verify in a pilot?
Before committing, run a short pilot or proof with your own asset mix and workflows.
- ✓MapTrack: Confirm GPS tracker compatibility (including ultra long-life battery units) with your equipment; verify your OEM telematics provider is in the 140+ supported integrations; test pre-start inspections and compliance workflows; review cost tracking, inventory and TCO reports; verify offline on remote sites; RBAC/SSO if required.
- ✓Cheqroom: Confirm checkout and booking workflows suit your team; test kit management with your equipment groups; verify reporting covers your needs; check mobile app scanning experience; compare total cost at your team size with per-user pricing.
Methodology and sources
This comparison uses publicly available Cheqroom documentation and pricing pages verified in May 2026. MapTrack capabilities are from internal customer data and our published feature pages. We focus on field realities: GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance, cost tracking and offline workflows. See /features/integrations for our OEM integrations directory, /pricing for per-asset pricing.
Where a Cheqroom capability is not clearly stated in public sources, it is marked "Verify with vendor." Cheqroom pricing is per user/month (verified May 2026); confirm current rates before committing.
Frequently asked questions: MapTrack vs Cheqroom
- Does Cheqroom offer GPS tracking for equipment?
- Cheqroom does not offer GPS tracking. It tracks equipment custody via QR code and barcode scanning with a check-out/check-in workflow. MapTrack offers GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), real-time location on a map, geofencing and integrations with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors. If you need to know where your assets are physically located in real time, MapTrack covers that gap.
- Can Cheqroom handle maintenance and work orders?
- Cheqroom does not include a CMMS, maintenance scheduling or work order management. It is focused on equipment checkout, booking and custody tracking. MapTrack includes a built-in CMMS with work orders, meter-based maintenance triggers driven by live telemetry, inspection-to-work-order escalation and planned maintenance schedules.
- How does Cheqroom pricing compare to MapTrack?
- Cheqroom uses per-user pricing starting around $40/user/month, with cost varying by tier and feature set. MapTrack uses per-asset pricing with unlimited users included, so you pay for the assets you track, not per seat. For teams with many field users and relatively fewer assets, per-asset pricing can be more cost-effective. Compare total cost for your team size and asset count.
- Can MapTrack replace Cheqroom for equipment checkout and booking?
- MapTrack includes reservations and scheduling for assets, so teams can book equipment in advance. It also adds GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance, inventory and cost tracking that Cheqroom does not offer. If your primary need is simple equipment checkout with calendar booking for a media or AV team, Cheqroom may suit. If you need checkout plus tracking, maintenance and compliance across job sites, MapTrack handles that in one platform.
- Does Cheqroom support compliance and pre-start inspections?
- Cheqroom does not offer compliance workflows, pre-start inspections or certificate management. MapTrack keeps compliance attached to each asset: pre-starts, inspections, certificates, custom forms and evidence trails in one place for audits. If regulatory compliance is a requirement, this is a key differentiator.
- Which platform is better for construction and mining?
- MapTrack is purpose-built for heavy industry, including construction, mining, civil and facilities. GPS tracking, pre-start inspections, maintenance, job costing and offline mobile are first-class features. Cheqroom targets media production, AV equipment, photography studios and event companies. If you operate in heavy industry, MapTrack is the better fit.
- How long does it take to migrate from Cheqroom to MapTrack?
- MapTrack supports CSV and spreadsheet imports so you can migrate your asset register and equipment data from Cheqroom. The MapTrack onboarding team provides guided setup, data mapping and training for your crew. Most teams are operational within a week.
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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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