Point of Rental vs. Alert Rental

Handle it all with Point of Rental.

From inventory tracking to dispatch, Point of Rental gives rental businesses the tools to manage everything in one platform.

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 cloud-based rental management software for equipment, event, and specialty rental operations of any size. Alert Rental is rental and inventory management software focused primarily on small to mid-sized North American operations.

Scales with you

Point of Rental grows from small shops to global enterprises. Alert Rental is best suited to small and mid-size firms.
Global reach

Point of Rental supports multi-currency and multi-language operations with an expert global helpdesk. Alert Rental is largely U.S./Canada-focused.
More than core rental management

Alert Rental covers core rental management, dispatch routing, and QuickBooks/Sage integrations. Point of Rental adds consumer portals, telematics, SmartReports, and offline-ready mobile apps.

Why Rental Pros Choose Point of Rental Over Alert Rental.

Point of Rental is built for rental 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.
Built for Rental, Not Just ERP

Point of Rental was built for rental workflows first, making everyday tasks easier for your team, unlike general-purpose systems retrofitted for rental.
Scalability for Every Size

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.
Global Reach & Support

Alert Rental focuses primarily on North America. Point of Rental provides worldwide support, with multi-currency, multi-language capabilities and an expert global helpdesk.
The Biggest Toolbox

Alert Rental offers core rental management, dispatch routing, and integrations with QuickBooks and Sage. Point of Rental adds advanced consumer portals, telematics, SmartReports, and offline-ready mobile apps to cover every workflow.
Help at Every Step

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.
Intelligent AI & Reporting

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.

Point of Rental vs. Alert Rental.

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

Feature

Point of Rental

Alert Rental

Rental Workflows Depth

Dispatch & Routing

CRM / Contact Management

E-commerce Tools

Multi-Location Support

Customization

Integrations & API

Global Capabilities

Training & Support

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 utilization tracking with Trackunit telematics.
GPS asset tracking for your rental 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+ rental businesses served
80+ countries supported
40+ years building rental software
98.4% of support calls resolved first call

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is Alert Rental less expensive than Point of Rental?

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.

Which software is better for scaling?

Alert Rental suits smaller firms, but scaling is limited. Point of Rental grows with you across multiple locations, industries, and regions.

Does Point of Rental include accounting?

Yes. Built-in accounting is included with Elite and Essentials, while also integrating with QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, and more.

Is Alert Rental available outside North America?

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

Works with the tools you already run.

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Scale across locations without losing control

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Works with the tools you already run.

MK Equipment

Scale across locations without losing control

Point of Rental celebrates giving with the cowshed

Point of Rental vs. Alert Rental

Handle it all with Point of Rental.

TL;DR.

Scales with you

Global reach

More than core rental management

Why Rental Pros Choose Point of Rental Over Alert Rental.

Rental Intelligence Suite

Built for Rental, Not Just ERP

Scalability for Every Size

Global Reach & Support

The Biggest Toolbox

Help at Every Step

Intelligent AI & Reporting

Point of Rental vs. Alert Rental.

Who Does Point of Rental Work With?.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Get Your Tailored Demo Today.