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MapTrack vs Sortly
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 registers and job/project costing. Sortly is a visual inventory app for small businesses with photo-based folders, tags and QR/barcode scanning.
Sortly is a simple, visual inventory tool. MapTrack is a full asset tracking, maintenance and compliance platform for construction, mining and field services. Here's a clear, side-by-side comparison.
Based on Sortly’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 Sortly?
- •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, pre-start inspections, compliance registers, per-asset cost tracking and job/project costing come standard. Sortly is a visual inventory app for small businesses with photo-based folders, tags, QR/barcode scanning and check-in/check-out workflows.
- •MapTrack includes maintenance scheduling, work orders, telemetry-driven triggers, compliance audit trails and offline mobile for remote sites. Sortly does not offer maintenance, inspections, compliance workflows, GPS tracking or geofencing.
- •MapTrack: per-asset pricing, unlimited users, built for plant and equipment across job sites. Sortly: Free (100 items), Advanced $49/mo (2,000 items), Ultra $149/mo (10,000 items), Enterprise custom.
What's the quick summary of MapTrack vs Sortly?
TL;DR -- MapTrack vs Sortly: Sortly is a visual inventory app designed for small businesses, home inventory and simple asset lists with photo-based folders, tags and QR/barcode scanning. MapTrack is a full asset tracking, maintenance and compliance platform purpose-built for heavy industry (construction, civil, mining, facilities). MapTrack includes GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), integrations with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors, built-in CMMS with work orders and telemetry-driven triggers, pre-start inspections, compliance registers, cost tracking with depreciation and TCO reports, job/project costing via geofence time onsite, inventory management and offline mobile. Sortly does not offer GPS tracking, maintenance, work orders, pre-start inspections, compliance workflows, geofencing, telematics integrations or job costing. MapTrack uses asset-based pricing with unlimited users; Sortly uses item-count tiers (Free up to 100 items, Advanced $49/mo up to 2,000, Ultra $149/mo up to 10,000). Choose Sortly if you need a simple, visual inventory for a small number of items. Choose MapTrack if you need GPS, maintenance, compliance or job costing for operational assets across job sites.
Which platform fits your team?
Pick the persona that sounds most like you. The recommendation reflects where each platform is strongest.
The small business owner
Do you need a simple visual inventory to track items, photos and quantities with folders and tags?
Sortly is a good fit. It is quick to set up, visual-first and affordable for small item counts. If you do not need GPS, maintenance or compliance, Sortly covers basic inventory well.
The construction or mining operator
Do you manage plant, vehicles and tools across multiple job sites with compliance and maintenance requirements?
Choose MapTrack. GPS tracking, pre-start inspections, CMMS, compliance registers and job costing are built in. Sortly does not cover any of these.
The growing team that has outgrown spreadsheets
Have you outgrown a simple inventory tool and need GPS, maintenance or cost tracking?
Choose MapTrack. It includes everything Sortly offers for asset tracking plus GPS, maintenance, compliance and job/project costing. One platform instead of multiple tools.
The fleet and field services manager
Do you need 140+ OEM telematics integrations, offline mobile and enterprise controls (SSO, RBAC)?
Choose MapTrack. Sortly does not offer telematics integrations, offline mode or enterprise-grade access controls. MapTrack is built for operational scale.
How do MapTrack and Sortly compare on every feature?
Side-by-side criteria for MapTrack and Sortly, grouped by category.
| Criteria |  MapTrack |  Sortly |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking & Location | ||
| Best for | Heavy industry: construction, civil, mining, facilities; mixed fleet, plant, tools and equipment | Small business visual inventory; home inventory; simple asset lists and folders |
| 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 all asset types | ?QR and barcode scanning; photo-based folders and tags |
| OEM / GPS integrations | 140+ OEM telematics and 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 scheduling or work orders |
| Pre-starts / inspections | Pre-starts, inspections, evidence attached to asset | No pre-start inspections or compliance workflows |
| Compliance registers | Certificates, licences, evidence trails; audit-ready compliance per asset | Not publicly stated |
| Inventory management | Consumables, spare parts, stock levels, reorder alerts | Visual inventory with folders, tags and photo capture; item quantity tracking |
| Cost & Pricing | ||
| Cost tracking | Purchase, depreciation, service, hire and operating costs; TCO reports; job/project costing | ?Item value and price fields; no TCO or depreciation 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 | Free (100 items), Advanced $49/mo (2,000 items), Ultra $149/mo (10,000 items), Enterprise custom |
| Trial | 30-day free trial | ?14-day free trial |
| Platform & Enterprise | ||
| Mobile app | Full capability; mobile-first; offline | iOS and Android; photo capture and scanning |
| Offline mode | Full offline with background sync | ?Not publicly confirmed; verify with vendor |
| SSO / API / enterprise | SSO, Active Directory, RBAC, API | ?API on higher tiers; SSO not publicly confirmed |
GPS, maintenance, compliance and job costing. Not just inventory.
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How MapTrack and Sortly compare on features
Which platform offers GPS asset tracking?
MapTrack provides GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), real-time location on a map and geofencing. Sortly does not offer 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. Geofencing enables entry/exit alerts, time-on-site reporting and job costing. Sortly does not include GPS tracking, telematics integrations or geofencing. It uses QR and barcode scanning for check-in/check-out workflows. If you need to know where your assets are in real time, MapTrack is the only option in this comparison.
How does visual inventory compare between the two platforms?
Sortly is built around visual, photo-based inventory with folders and tags. MapTrack also supports photo capture but adds GPS, maintenance and compliance on top.
Sortly is designed as a visual-first inventory tool. You can photograph items, organise them into folders and tags, track quantities and scan QR or barcodes for check-in/check-out. It is simple to set up and well-suited for small businesses, home inventory and basic asset lists. MapTrack also supports photo capture, QR/barcode scanning and asset registers, but it layers on GPS real-time tracking, maintenance scheduling, pre-start inspections, compliance registers, cost tracking and job/project costing. If your needs are limited to a visual inventory list, Sortly is straightforward. If you need operational depth alongside asset visibility, MapTrack covers both.
Which platform includes maintenance and work orders?
MapTrack includes a full built-in CMMS with work orders, scheduled maintenance and telemetry-driven triggers. Sortly does not offer maintenance features.
MapTrack is a unified tracking and CMMS platform: work orders, meter-based triggers driven by live telemetry (engine hours, odometer, fault codes), inspection-to-work-order escalation and planned maintenance schedules. You can tie maintenance to job costing and mixed-asset workflows. Sortly does not include maintenance scheduling, work orders or any CMMS functionality. It is an inventory and asset list management tool. If maintenance is a requirement for your operations, Sortly cannot fulfil that need, and you would need a separate system. MapTrack eliminates that gap by combining tracking and maintenance in one platform.
Which is better for compliance, inspections and audit trails?
MapTrack keeps compliance attached to each asset with pre-starts, inspections and evidence trails. Sortly does not include compliance workflows.
MapTrack keeps compliance attached to each asset: pre-start inspections, certificates, licences and evidence trails in one place for audits. Inspections can escalate to work orders automatically. The mobile-first app gives field teams full capability offline, which is critical on remote sites without connectivity. Sortly does not include pre-start inspections, compliance registers or audit trails. If your industry requires documented inspections, compliance evidence or regulatory audit readiness, MapTrack is built for that. Sortly is designed for simpler tracking where compliance is not a concern.
Which tracks costs per asset with depreciation and job costing?
MapTrack tracks full cost of ownership per asset with depreciation, service costs and job/project-level costing. Sortly tracks basic item values only.
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?" Sortly allows you to record item values and prices but does not offer depreciation tracking, TCO reports or job-level cost allocation. If cost control and project costing matter, this is a significant differentiator.
Which is purpose-built for heavy industry?
MapTrack is designed for construction, civil, mining and facilities. Sortly is designed for small business and home inventory.
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, job-site geofencing and 140+ OEM integrations are first-class features. MapTrack handles mixed fleets: vehicles, plant, tools and equipment in one register. Sortly is designed for small businesses, retail shops, home inventory and simple office asset tracking. It does not include industry-specific workflows for heavy industry. If you operate in construction, mining or any field with regulatory compliance requirements, MapTrack is built for your environment.
Which works offline on remote sites?
MapTrack is built mobile-first with full offline mode. Sortly does not publicly confirm offline support.
MapTrack is built mobile-first with full capability on phone and tablet including offline mode with background sync. This is critical for remote construction and mining sites where connectivity is unreliable or unavailable. Crews can complete pre-starts, inspections, asset transfers and scanning without a signal. Sortly does not publicly state whether it supports offline mode. Its mobile app (iOS and Android) supports photo capture and QR/barcode scanning, but verify offline capability directly with the vendor if this matters. If your teams work on remote sites at 5 am with no signal, MapTrack is designed for that reality.
Which is better: MapTrack or Sortly?
MapTrack wins for teams managing operational assets in heavy industry. GPS tracking, maintenance, compliance, cost tracking, job costing, 140+ OEM integrations and offline mobile are built in. Sortly wins for small businesses that need a simple, visual inventory tool without operational requirements like GPS, maintenance or compliance.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| GPS real-time tracking | MapTrack |
| Maintenance and CMMS | MapTrack |
| Pre-start inspections and compliance | MapTrack |
| Job / project costing | MapTrack |
| Cost tracking and TCO reporting | MapTrack |
| 140+ OEM telematics integrations | MapTrack |
| Offline mode for remote sites | MapTrack |
| Enterprise (SSO, RBAC, API) | MapTrack |
| Visual photo-based inventory | Sortly |
| Simple, low-cost small business use | Sortly |
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 | Sortly |
|---|---|---|
| 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; quick start for small item counts |
| User licensing model | Per asset, unlimited users | Per item count tier; user limits vary by plan |
| Maintenance capability | Full CMMS with telemetry-driven triggers and work orders | No maintenance features |
| GPS and real-time location | GPS trackers, 140+ OEM integrations, geofencing | No GPS tracking |
How does MapTrack pricing compare to Sortly?
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 →Sortly
Item-count tier pricing: Free (up to 100 items), Advanced $49/mo (up to 2,000 items), Ultra $149/mo (up to 10,000 items), Enterprise custom. 14-day free trial. Check Sortly's pricing page for the latest rates and plan details.
Compare total cost for your asset count. MapTrack includes unlimited users, GPS, maintenance, compliance and job costing; Sortly includes visual inventory with item-count limits per tier.
Should you choose MapTrack or Sortly?
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 CMMS
- Require pre-start inspections, compliance registers and audit trails
- 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
Consider Sortly if you…
- Need a simple, visual inventory tool for a small number of items
- Do not require GPS tracking, maintenance or compliance workflows
- Want a low-cost or free option for basic asset lists
- Manage home inventory, small office supplies or retail stock
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 Sortly to MapTrack?
MapTrack supports CSV and spreadsheet imports so you can migrate your asset register and item data from Sortly. 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 asset register and item data from Sortly 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 assets; verify your OEM telematics provider is in the 140+ supported integrations; test maintenance workflows, pre-start inspections and compliance; review cost tracking, inventory and TCO reports; verify offline on remote sites; RBAC/SSO if required.
- ✓Sortly: Confirm item-count tier suits your scale; test photo capture and scanning workflows; verify whether offline mode is supported; compare total cost at your asset count; check API access on your tier.
Methodology and sources
This comparison uses publicly available Sortly 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 Sortly capability is not clearly stated in public sources, it is marked "Not publicly confirmed; verify with vendor." Sortly pricing is per item count tier (published May 2026); verify current rates before committing.
Frequently asked questions: MapTrack vs Sortly
- Does Sortly offer GPS tracking for assets?
- Sortly does not offer GPS tracking or real-time location for assets. It uses QR/barcode scanning for check-in and check-out workflows. MapTrack provides GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), real-time location on a map, geofencing with entry/exit alerts and integrations with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors. If you need to know where your assets are in real time, MapTrack covers that.
- Can Sortly handle maintenance scheduling and work orders?
- Sortly does not include maintenance scheduling, work orders or CMMS functionality. It is a visual inventory and asset list management tool. MapTrack includes a full built-in CMMS with scheduled maintenance, telemetry-driven triggers (engine hours, odometer, fault codes), work orders, inspections and inspection-to-work-order escalation. If maintenance is a core requirement, MapTrack is built for that.
- Is Sortly suitable for construction or mining operations?
- Sortly is designed for small businesses, home inventory and simple asset lists. It does not include GPS tracking, pre-start inspections, compliance workflows, job costing or offline mode for remote sites. MapTrack is purpose-built for construction, mining, civil, oil and gas, facilities and field services with all of those capabilities included.
- How does Sortly pricing compare to MapTrack?
- Sortly offers a Free plan (up to 100 items), Advanced at $49/mo (up to 2,000 items) and Ultra at $149/mo (up to 10,000 items), with Enterprise pricing on request. MapTrack uses asset-based pricing with unlimited users, files, scans, documents, forms, alerts and automations included. No per-seat fees. Compare total cost for your asset count and whether you need GPS, maintenance and compliance.
- Can MapTrack replace Sortly for teams that need more than inventory?
- Yes. MapTrack includes everything Sortly offers for asset tracking (QR/barcode scanning, asset registers, photo capture) plus GPS real-time location, maintenance and CMMS, pre-start inspections, compliance registers, job and project costing, inventory management and 140+ OEM integrations. If you have outgrown a simple inventory tool, MapTrack is the next step.
- Does Sortly work offline on remote job sites?
- Sortly does not publicly state offline mode support. MapTrack is built mobile-first with full capability on phone and tablet including offline mode, which is critical for remote construction and mining sites without connectivity. If your crews work in areas with limited or no signal, verify offline depth with both vendors.
- How long does it take to migrate from Sortly to MapTrack?
- MapTrack supports CSV and spreadsheet imports so you can migrate your asset register and item data from Sortly. 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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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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