Point of Rental vs. CloudRent

Hire Management Is More Than Contracts.

Point of Rental helps hire companies of all sizes streamline operations and increase revenue beyond the limits of cloud-only tools.

Selection of Point of Rental screens: reporting dashboard, dispatch map, customer portal, and mobile inspection views

“View equipment from multiple stores at once. We are able to capture more income. Game changer.”

“The gold standard of rental software. Feature rich. Wonderful system to manage rental availability.”

“Allows us to better track our inventory and communicate easier. We stay ahead of our competitors.”

“Our business has grown volumes. POR helped us with the expansion. Now our stores run smoothly.”

“Being able to view our largest rental items & day to day sales has helped us grow our business.”

“Best decision for our company. Whether you are a big firm or a very small firm like mine, this software is a must.”

“This software really was a turning point in our company's growth and is something I wish we'd done sooner.”

“Way more robust than our previous software. Overall a solid product that offers us growth.”

TL;DR.

Point of Rental is hire management software for equipment, event, and speciality hire operations of any size, available in cloud-hosted and on-premises deployments. CloudRent is cloud-based hire software focused primarily on inventory tracking, invoicing, and online booking for small to mid-sized equipment hire businesses.

Scales with you

Point of Rental is a proven solution for growing and enterprise hire businesses that need advanced dispatch, barcode/RFID, and flexible deployment. CloudRent is best suited to small and mid-sized companies looking for simple tools like inventory tracking, invoicing, and online booking.
Deployment flexibility

Point of Rental offers both cloud and on-premises deployment options. CloudRent is limited to a cloud-only setup.
Industry reach

CloudRent focuses on equipment hire. Point of Rental supports equipment, event, AV, tent, and speciality hire, backed by 40+ years of experience and trusted by hire businesses worldwide.

Why Hire Pros Choose Point of Rental Over CloudRent.

Point of Rental is built for hire businesses that need more than the basics: deeper workflows, broader integrations, and room to grow.

New: AI-powered
Rental Intelligence Suite

Add an AI analytics layer on top of Point of Rental: ask questions in plain language, catch underperforming equipment before it costs you, and know when to keep, fix, or sell an asset.
Industry Expertise That Scales with You

CloudRent focuses on equipment hire, while Point of Rental supports equipment, event, AV, tent, and speciality hire backed by 40+ years of experience and trusted by hire businesses across Australia and worldwide.
Intelligent AI

CloudRent connects with accounting and payment platforms such as Xero, MYOB, Stripe, and QuickBooks. Point of Rental expands this with an extensive API, ERP integrations, telematics, and e-commerce connections, ensuring your hire software integrates across your entire business.
Built for Depth, Not Limits

CloudRent offers a lightweight solution but lacks an advanced CRM and dispatch tools. Point of Rental provides deeper workflows for complex hire operations.
The Biggest Toolbox

CloudRent delivers core hire management features such as inventory tracking, maintenance scheduling, and online booking. Point of Rental adds advanced dispatch and routing, barcode/RFID, SmartReports, and offline-ready mobile apps to support every workflow, from the hire desk to the job site.
Help at Every Step

CloudRent offers online onboarding and standard support resources. Point of Rental provides global expert support, POR Academy training, and eLearning tools designed to help teams grow skills and operate with confidence.
Flexibility Where It Matters

Point of Rental offers both cloud and on-premises deployments, giving companies with specific IT or security needs greater flexibility than CloudRent's cloud-only setup.

Point of Rental vs. CloudRent.

An honest, feature-by-feature look at how the two stack up.

Feature

Point of Rental

CloudRent

Hire Workflow Depth

Dispatch & Routing

CRM & Contact Management

Barcode / RFID

Customer Portal / E-commerce

Intelligent AI Tools

Multi-Location Support

On-Premises Option

Reporting & BI Tools

Support & Training

Who Does Point of Rental Work With?.

Native integrations across accounting, payments, telematics, and more.

Accounting GPS & Telematics CRM Payments POS Other Integrations

Exchange accounting information with Sage 50, 200, 300, or Intacct.
Exchange accounting information with Access Dimensions.
Exchange accounting information with QuickBooks and QBO.

Shares geofencing data to trigger customer notifications.
Real-time equipment location and utilisation tracking with Trackunit telematics.
GPS asset tracking for your hire fleet.

Mobile CRM built for outside sales and delivery reps.

Accept online payments directly through Point of Rental.
GPI integration lets you accept payments directly in Point of Rental.

Epicor Eagle integrates as a connected POS and business management solution.

Streamlines parts ordering by connecting directly to suppliers and automating purchase orders.
Automated SMS and voice notifications for deliveries and reminders.
Streamlines the inspection process with photo and video documentation.
List and sell used equipment through bidadoo's eBay-powered marketplace.

"Streamlined and very easy to use, an extremely powerful information-sharing tool."

Trey Calloway SitePro Rentals

5,000+ hire businesses served
80+ countries supported
40+ years building hire software
98.4% of support calls resolved first call

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is CloudRent or Point of Rental better for growing hire businesses?

CloudRent is a strong fit for smaller companies with basic needs. Point of Rental is designed to scale with you, offering deeper workflows, dispatch tools, and flexible deployment options for growing or enterprise businesses.

Does Point of Rental integrate with accounting systems like Xero or QuickBooks?

Yes. Point of Rental integrates with MYOB, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, and even Microsoft Dynamics. Unlike CloudRent, Point of Rental also offers built-in basic accounting in select tiers.

What industries does Point of Rental serve?

Point of Rental supports a wide range of industries, including equipment, event, AV, tent, speciality, and portable sanitation hire businesses. CloudRent primarily focuses on equipment and fleet hire.

Can I run Point of Rental on-premises?

Yes. While CloudRent is limited to cloud-only deployment, Point of Rental offers both cloud and on-premises options, giving you more flexibility to meet security and IT requirements.

Get Your Tailored Demo Today.

See how Point of Rental can simplify your operations and prepare your business for growth.

Works with the tools you already run.

Real stories from hire businesses like yours

Scale across locations without losing control

Point of Rental celebrates giving with the cowshed

Works with the tools you already run.

Real stories from hire businesses like yours

Scale across locations without losing control

Point of Rental celebrates giving with the cowshed

Point of Rental vs. CloudRent

Hire Management Is More Than Contracts.

TL;DR.

Scales with you

Deployment flexibility

Industry reach

Why Hire Pros Choose Point of Rental Over CloudRent.

Rental Intelligence Suite

Industry Expertise That Scales with You

Intelligent AI

Built for Depth, Not Limits

The Biggest Toolbox

Help at Every Step

Flexibility Where It Matters

Point of Rental vs. CloudRent.

Who Does Point of Rental Work With?.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Get Your Tailored Demo Today.