MapTrack vs Asset Panda
MapTrack is purpose-built for heavy industry with GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units), 140+ OEM fleet data integrations, per-asset cost tracking and inventory management. Asset Panda is a general-purpose register built for IT and office assets.
If your assets move between job sites, live outdoors, and need telemetry-driven maintenance, you need a different kind of platform than a general IT asset register. Here's a clear, side-by-side comparison.
Based on Asset Panda’s public documentation, pricing page and G2/Capterra reviews as of April 2026. MapTrack is our product - we encourage you to trial both platforms.
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What are the key differences between MapTrack and Asset Panda?
- •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, per-asset cost tracking and inventory management come standard. Asset Panda is a general-purpose asset register used widely for IT and office assets with barcode scanning and custom fields.
- •MapTrack consolidates fleet and asset data from multiple standalone systems into one platform - feeding live telemetry into maintenance triggers, geofence alerts and engine fault code workflows. Asset Panda relies on manual updates and form-based workflows for servicing.
- •MapTrack: per-asset pricing, unlimited users, built for plant & equipment across job sites. Asset Panda: tiered plans (Starter, Business+, Enterprise) with user and asset limits, built for broad inventory tracking.
What's the quick summary of MapTrack vs Asset Panda?
TL;DR - MapTrack vs Asset Panda: 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, per-asset cost tracking, inventory management and CMMS in one platform. Asset Panda is a general-purpose asset register widely used for IT and office assets with barcode scanning, custom fields and tiered plans. MapTrack consolidates fleet data from multiple standalone systems into one platform - feeding live telemetry (engine hours, odometer, fault codes) directly into work orders and preventive maintenance schedules; Asset Panda relies on manual updates and form-based workflows. MapTrack includes per-asset cost tracking (purchase, depreciation, service, hire and operating costs), pre-starts, inspections and inventory. Asset-based pricing with unlimited users. Choose MapTrack for plant, equipment and fleet across job sites; choose Asset Panda for general IT/office inventory tracking.
Which platform fits your team?
Pick the persona that sounds most like you. The recommendation reflects where each platform is strongest, not where it is weakest.
The IT asset manager
Are you tracking laptops, monitors and office equipment with custom fields and forms?
Stay on Asset Panda. Configurable database, custom fields and SOC 2 Type II make it the stronger fit for IT and corporate inventory.
The harsh-site operations team
Do you manage fleet, plant, tools and inventory in construction, civil or mining?
Choose MapTrack. Integrated GPS, BLE and QR with heavy-duty labels, telematics and CMMS in one platform built for the field.
Learn more →The compliance & maintenance lead
Do you need pre-starts, work orders, scheduling and audit-ready evidence trails?
Choose MapTrack. Inspection-to-work-order escalation, telematics-driven service triggers and offline mobile across remote crews.
The cross-department EAM team
Do you need a flexible asset database for many departments without GPS or telematics?
Asset Panda is a strong fit. Its custom fields and reservations features support broad EAM use cases when field tracking is not critical.
How do MapTrack and Asset Panda compare on every feature?
Side-by-side criteria for MapTrack and Asset Panda, grouped by category.
| Criteria | MapTrack | Asset Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking & Location | ||
| Best for | Heavy industry - construction, civil, mining, facilities | IT assets, office equipment, broad inventory |
| GPS tracking | GPS trackers incl. ultra long-life battery units; real-time location on map | No native GPS; barcode/QR scan only |
| Tracking methods | QR, barcode, GPS, BLE, OEM telematics; one register | ?Barcode/QR; custom fields; activity history |
| OEM / GPS integrations | 140+ OEM telematics & GPS vendors; consolidate into one system | No telematics integrations |
| Geofencing | Job-site geofences with entry/exit alerts and time-on-site reporting | Not available |
| Maintenance & Telemetry | ||
| Fleet telemetry | Ingests engine hours, odometer, fault codes & geofence events via 140+ OEM integrations | No telematics ingestion; manual entry |
| Maintenance / work orders | Built-in CMMS; telemetry-driven triggers (hours, odo, fault codes); inspection→work order | ?Forms and workflows; manual scheduling |
| Pre-starts / inspections | Pre-starts, inspections, evidence attached to asset | ?Custom fields, forms, history tracking |
| Reservations / planning | Built-in reservations and planning view | ?Verify with vendor |
| Inventory management | Consumables, spare parts, stock levels, reorder alerts | ?Inventory via custom fields and categories; no dedicated workflows |
| Cost & Pricing | ||
| Cost tracking | Purchase, depreciation, service, hire & operating costs; TCO reports | Custom fields for cost data; no built-in TCO reporting |
| Pricing model | Asset-based; unlimited users included | Tiered plans; user and asset limits per tier |
| Trial | 30-day free trial | ?Verify with vendor |
| Platform & Enterprise | ||
| Mobile app | Full capability; mobile-first; offline | ?iOS and Android; offline on higher-tier plans |
| SSO / API / enterprise | SSO, Active Directory, RBAC, API | ?Role-based access; verify SSO on your plan |
Beyond IT assets: built for harsh-site operations
GPS trackers, BLE beacons, ruggedised QR labels and CMMS in one register. Per-asset pricing with unlimited users.
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How MapTrack and Asset Panda compare on features
Which is better for GPS asset tracking?
MapTrack offers GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units) and integrates with 140+ OEM GPS vendors. Asset Panda has no 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. Asset Panda is barcode- and QR-scan-only - there is no native GPS tracking. If knowing where your assets are in real time matters, this is the core difference.
Which platform consolidates fleet telemetry from 140+ OEM vendors?
MapTrack integrates with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors, consolidating fleet data into one system. Asset Panda has no telematics ingestion.
MapTrack integrates with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors - engine hours, odometer, fuel consumption, fault codes and DTC alerts flow from multiple standalone systems into a single platform. This data powers automated maintenance triggers (e.g. service at 500 engine hours), geofence entry/exit alerts and fault-code-to-work-order workflows - replacing the need to log into multiple standalone GPS or telematics systems. Asset Panda has no telematics ingestion; meter readings and service scheduling are manual. For fleets of trucks, excavators or generators, MapTrack turns live machine data from any OEM into proactive maintenance.
Which tracks costs per asset with TCO reporting?
MapTrack tracks full cost of ownership per asset; Asset Panda uses custom fields with no built-in TCO.
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. Asset Panda lets you add cost data via custom fields but has no built-in depreciation engine or TCO reporting. If you need to answer “what does this excavator actually cost us per hour?” MapTrack provides it out of the box.
Which is purpose-built for heavy industry?
MapTrack is designed for construction, civil, mining and facilities. Asset Panda is a general-purpose IT asset register.
MapTrack is designed for construction, civil, mining, oil & gas, facilities and field services - industries 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, not afterthoughts. Asset Panda is a general-purpose platform used widely for IT asset management, office equipment and inventory. It’s flexible, but it’s not built around the unique demands of heavy industry across multiple job sites.
How do maintenance and work orders compare?
MapTrack is a unified tracking + CMMS platform with telemetry-driven triggers. Asset Panda uses forms and workflows with manual scheduling.
MapTrack is a unified tracking + CMMS platform: work orders, meter-based triggers driven by live telemetry, inspection-to-work-order escalation and planned maintenance schedules. Asset Panda centres on asset and inventory tracking with forms and workflow automation; maintenance depth depends on how you configure custom fields and triggers. If you need a single system for “who has it, where it is, what it costs, and when it’s due for service,” MapTrack is built for that.
Which offers inventory management alongside asset tracking?
MapTrack includes inventory management in the same platform as asset tracking, GPS and maintenance. Asset Panda tracks inventory via custom fields.
MapTrack includes inventory management - consumables, spare parts, materials and stock levels - alongside asset tracking, GPS, maintenance and cost tracking in a single platform. Teams can manage tool cribs, parts stores and site stock without a separate system. Asset Panda supports inventory tracking through custom fields and categories but does not have dedicated inventory workflows like stock counts, reorder alerts or consumption tracking tied to work orders. If you want one platform for both assets and inventory, MapTrack covers both.
Which is better for compliance, inspections and offline mobile?
MapTrack keeps compliance attached to each asset with full offline support. Asset Panda offers forms and workflows with offline on higher-tier plans.
MapTrack keeps compliance attached to each asset: pre-starts, inspections, certificates and evidence trails in one place for audits. The mobile-first app gives field teams full capability offline - critical on remote sites without connectivity. Asset Panda supports custom forms, workflows and history with iOS/Android apps; offline mode is available on higher-tier plans. If your teams do pre-starts on excavators at 5 am with no signal, compare offline depth in a pilot.
Which is better: MapTrack or Asset Panda?
MapTrack wins for heavy industry teams managing plant, fleet and equipment across job sites. GPS tracking (with ultra long-life battery units), 140+ OEM fleet data integrations, per-asset cost tracking and inventory are built in, not bolted on. Asset Panda is a strong choice for IT departments tracking office assets and inventory where barcode scanning and custom fields are sufficient.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| GPS real-time tracking | MapTrack |
| 140+ OEM fleet data integrations | MapTrack |
| Fleet telemetry & maintenance triggers | MapTrack |
| Cost tracking & TCO reporting | MapTrack |
| Inventory management | MapTrack |
| Heavy industry workflows | MapTrack |
| Offline mobile for remote sites | MapTrack |
| Custom fields & form flexibility | Asset Panda |
| IT asset / office inventory tracking | Asset Panda |
| Unlimited users pricing | MapTrack |
Measured impact: what teams report after switching
Approximate ranges based on MapTrack customer outcomes across construction, civil and mining. Verify against your own baseline in a pilot.
| Metric | MapTrack | Asset Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Asset loss reductionReported by MapTrack customers post-rollout | ~41% average reduction | Not a stated outcome |
| Implementation time | ~2 weeks with guided onboarding | Self-serve setup; varies by configuration |
| User licensing model | Per asset, unlimited users | Quote-based; user/asset limits per tier |
| Tracking methods | GPS + BLE + QR + OEM telematics integrated | Barcode and QR scanning only |
| Compliance automation | Pre-starts, telematics-driven service, evidence trails, offline | Forms and workflows; offline on higher-tier plans |
How does MapTrack pricing compare to Asset Panda?
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 →Asset Panda
Tiered subscription plans with user and asset limits (e.g. Starter, Business+, Enterprise). Pricing is based on plan tier, users and assets. Check Asset Panda's pricing page or contact them for a quote. They offer a 7-day free trial and demos.
Compare total cost for your team size and asset count; MapTrack's unlimited users can change the equation for larger field teams.
Should you choose MapTrack or Asset Panda?
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
- Want fleet telemetry (engine hours, odo, fault codes) feeding directly into maintenance triggers and geofence alerts
- 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 & gas, facilities
- Want one system for tracking, inventory, compliance, maintenance and cost across job sites
- Prefer asset-based pricing with unlimited users (and AU/NZ support)
Consider Asset Panda if you…
- Primarily track IT assets, laptops, office equipment or general inventory
- Don’t need GPS tracking, OEM telematics integrations or geofencing
- Prefer tiered plans with defined user/asset limits
- Want strong custom fields and forms for broad inventory use cases
What our customers say
“Reduced loss, better accountability and clearer asset usage. Awesome system and incredible support.”
Tony Halout
Maintenance Planner, Piacentini & Son
“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 Asset Panda to MapTrack?
MapTrack supports CSV and spreadsheet imports so you can migrate your asset register, service history and compliance records from Asset Panda. 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 history from Asset Panda 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 fleet; verify your OEM telematics provider is in the 140+ supported integrations; test telemetry ingestion (engine hours, fault codes, geofencing); review cost tracking, inventory and TCO reports; verify offline on remote sites; RBAC/SSO if required.
- ✓Asset Panda: Confirm feature set and pricing for your user and asset count; test barcode/QR workflows; verify mobile and offline behaviour; check whether maintenance depth and cost reporting meet your needs.
Methodology and sources
This comparison focuses on field realities for asset-heavy industrial teams: mixed asset fleets (fleet + plant + tools + equipment + inventory), connectivity issues and offline workflows, operational handoffs (inspections to defects to work orders), scheduling and availability, and security and procurement requirements. Asset Panda capabilities are sourced from public Asset Panda documentation verified in April 2026.
- Asset Panda mobile audit and inspections (offline capability)
- Asset Panda reservations feature and help documentation
- Asset Panda Ursa AI page and recent product PR
- Asset Panda security and SOC 2 Type II
- MapTrack 140+ OEM telematics & GPS integrations directory
- MapTrack pricing and per-asset model
Where an Asset Panda capability is not clearly stated in public sources, it is marked "Not publicly confirmed, verify in a pilot." MapTrack outcome figures (asset loss reduction, ROI timelines) are from internal customer data and should be benchmarked against your own baseline.
Frequently asked questions: MapTrack vs Asset Panda
- Why do construction teams outgrow Asset Panda?
- Asset Panda is a general-purpose asset tracking platform used widely for IT assets, office equipment and inventory. It offers barcode scanning, custom fields and mobile apps. Construction and heavy industry teams often outgrow it because Asset Panda has no native GPS tracking, no telematics ingestion, no built-in depreciation engine and no geofencing. MapTrack is purpose-built for heavy industry -- construction, civil, mining and facilities -- with GPS tracking (including ultra long-life battery trackers), integrations with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors, geofencing, pre-start inspections, inventory management and per-asset cost tracking.
- Does Asset Panda have GPS tracking like MapTrack?
- No. Asset Panda relies on barcode/QR scanning only -- there is no native GPS tracking capability. MapTrack integrates with GPS trackers (including ultra long-life battery units) for real-time asset location on a map across job sites. BLE beacons can also be used for proximity detection in sheds and laydown areas. MapTrack also integrates with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors so you can consolidate fleet and asset data into one system.
- Can Asset Panda automate maintenance from engine data like MapTrack does?
- No. Asset Panda has no telematics ingestion; meter readings and service scheduling are manual. MapTrack integrates with 140+ OEM telematics and GPS vendors to ingest engine hours, odometer, fuel consumption, fault codes and DTC alerts into a single system. This data powers automated maintenance triggers (e.g. service at 500 engine hours), geofence entry/exit alerts and fault-code-to-work-order workflows -- replacing multiple standalone systems with one platform.
- How does Asset Panda handle depreciation compared to MapTrack?
- Asset Panda lets you add cost data via custom fields but has no built-in depreciation engine or TCO reporting. MapTrack tracks the full cost of ownership per asset: purchase price, depreciation schedules, service and repair costs, hire/rental charges and operating expenses. Roll-up reports give you total cost of ownership (TCO) by asset, category, site or project.
- Why does MapTrack charge per asset while Asset Panda charges per user?
- MapTrack uses asset-based pricing with unlimited users included -- you pay for the assets you track, not per seat. This means you can roll out to your entire field crew without per-user costs increasing. Asset Panda uses tiered plans with user and asset limits (e.g. Starter, Business+, Enterprise). For larger field teams, MapTrack’s unlimited-user model can significantly reduce your per-user cost.
- Does Asset Panda support offline use on remote sites?
- Asset Panda offers mobile apps (iOS and Android); offline mode is available on higher-tier plans. MapTrack is built mobile-first with full capability on phone and tablet including offline mode -- critical for remote construction and mining sites without connectivity. For field-heavy teams, verify offline and sync behaviour in a pilot for both.
- What does migrating from Asset Panda to MapTrack involve?
- MapTrack supports CSV and spreadsheet imports so you can migrate your asset register, service history and compliance records from Asset Panda. The MapTrack onboarding team provides guided setup, data mapping and training for your crew. Most teams are operational within a week.
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.
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Reviewed by Jarrod Milford
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