From inventory tracking to accounting and dispatch, Point of Rental gives rental businesses the tools to manage everything in one platform. See how it compares to Alert Rental below.
Built-in accounting: Point of Rental includes it, Alert doesn’t.
Scales with you: Point of Rental grows from small shops to global enterprises, Alert is best for small to mid-size firms.
Global reach: Point of Rental supports multi-currency and multi-language, Alert is U.S./Canada-focused.
Alert Rental relies on third-party software like QuickBooks and Sage. Point of Rental offers built-in accounting tools in Elite and Essentials, plus integrations with major accounting platforms.
Alert Rental is designed mainly for small to mid-sized firms. Point of Rental offers Essentials, Elite, and Syrinx so you can start small and scale as your business grows.
Alert Rental focuses primarily on North America. Point of Rental provides worldwide support, with multi-currency, multi-language capabilities and an expert global helpdesk.
Alert Rental offers core rental management, dispatch routing, and integrations with QuickBooks and Sage. Point of Rental adds built-in accounting, advanced consumer portals, telematics, SmartReports, and offline-ready mobile apps to cover every workflow.
Alert Rental provides US-based boutique support and training plans. Point of Rental delivers global expert support, POR Academy, and eLearning resources to keep teams growing, not just troubleshooting.
Alert Rental includes customizable dashboards and reports. Point of Rental expands this with SmartReports, AI-driven insights, and business intelligence that scales across multiple locations and regions.
| Feature Category | Point of Rental | Alert Rental |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Workflows Depth | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Dispatch & Routing | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Built-in Accounting | ★★★★★ | |
| CRM / Contact Management | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| E-commerce Tools | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Multi-location Support | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Customization | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Integrations & API | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Global Capabilities | ★★★★★ | |
| Training & Support | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Winner |
Alert Rental advertises entry-level pricing but also requires deposits and extra vendor costs for accounting and add-ons. Point of Rental pricing is tailored, so you only pay for what drives your business forward.
Alert Rental suits smaller firms, but scaling is limited. Point of Rental grows with you across multiple locations, industries, and regions.
Yes. Built-in accounting is included with Elite and Essentials, while also integrating with QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, and more.
Alert Rental primarily serves U.S. and Canadian markets. Point of Rental supports businesses globally with localized tools and international support.
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