RentalWorks
rentalworkscloud.com
What it is
RentalWorks is web-based inventory and asset management software for rental and sales operations. It handles quotes, orders, purchase orders, multiple offices and warehouses, plus rental, sales, and parts inventory. RFID and barcode tools support check-in, check-out, transfers, quality control, and warehouse lookup through QuikScan. A customer storefront displays rental and sales catalogues and accepts quote requests, with optional anonymous browsing or login. Registered contacts can view invoice, quote, and order history and pay invoices through CardPointe. The modules page lists 171 reports, with customisation and PDF export, and mostly Excel export. Administrators can tailor fields, forms, reports, dashboards, and alerts. Listed plugins include QuickBooks Online, Teamup, CardPointe, shipping tools, Azure AD, Okta, currencyapi.com, and an AI assistant. RentalWorks is available on web, Android, iOS, and API. Database Works says card transactions are PCI compliant and card details are not stored. Pricing is on request.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- RentalWorks is web-based inventory tracking and asset-management software for rental operations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Purpose
- RentalWorks is web-based inventory tracking and asset management software for rental and sales operations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Intended users
- The maker lists hotels and casinos, event companies, concert touring, equipment rental houses, production, theatre, AV, and film and television companies.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Platforms
- The maker describes RentalWorks as HTML5 and cloud-based, accessible from internet-connected devices without software downloads, and says QuikScan has iOS and Android apps.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- API
- The maker advertises extensive APIs for third-party accounting and ERP integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Integrations
- Listed plugins connect QuickBooks Online, Teamup, CardPointe, shipping services, Azure AD, currencyapi.com, OpenAI, and Okta.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Support
- Database Works says its team has real-time access to the cloud database to provide customer support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Headquarters
- Brea, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Founded
- 1983Read 28 Sep 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Company
- RentalWorks is made by Database Works, founded in 1983 by Terry Young, with an office in Brea, California.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- API documentation
- MindCloud documents a normalized RentalWorks API requiring a MindCloud API key and connection ID, with 13 published actions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mindcloud.co
- Company founded
- Database Works says Terry Young founded the company in 1983.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Company headquarters
- Database Works lists its office at 500 S. Kraemer Blvd., Suite 110, Brea, California.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Database Works Inc as privately held with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Currencies
- Billing and purchasing can use multiple currencies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Customer portal
- Registered contacts can view quote, order, and invoice history and pay invoices online.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Customer storefront
- Storefront lets customers browse rental and sales catalogs and submit quote requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Customization
- Administrators can create custom fields, forms, reports, dashboards, alerts, and client-facing CSS styling.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Depreciation
- The software supports straight-line depreciation for fixed assets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Documentation and support
- The maker says its team has real-time database access for support and that administrators can use an AI assistant to search knowledge articles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Google Play listing
- The Android QuikScan listing shows 100+ downloads and does not display a user rating.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Hardware requirements
- Supported hardware listed by the maker includes Zebra TC22/27, Zebra MC3300XR, Linea Pro Rugged 16, and Zebra ZT411 printers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Hosting model
- Database Works says its HTML5 products run in the cloud with real-time updates and require no software download.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Industries
- The maker lists hotels and casinos, event companies, concert touring, equipment-rental houses, production, theatre, audiovisual, and film and television companies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Inventory tracking
- RentalWorks supports rental, sales, parts, consignment, kits, containers, barcode, and RFID inventory.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Licence
- The maker describes RentalWorks as proprietary software; no open-source licence is published.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Limit: Apple app performance
- An App Store reviewer complained that the QuikScan app was very slow.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: Capterra pricing
- The same Capterra reviewer described the price as high.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Limit: independent user complaint
- A Reddit user called RentalWorks extremely unusable and said Flex was much better.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
- Limit: pricing transparency
- An independent software comparison site says RentalWorks uses custom quotation pricing and lacks transparent entry pricing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com
- Limit: review coverage
- The same comparison site characterizes RentalWorks feedback as extremely limited, with a perfect rating from only one reviewer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com
- Multi-location operations
- The system manages multiple offices and warehouses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Payment security
- The customer portal states that CardPointe transactions are PCI compliant and card information is not stored in RentalWorks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Praise: Capterra reviewer
- The single Capterra reviewer praised ease of use for production rental houses and strong billing capabilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Praise: independent users
- Reddit users reported that RentalWorks made reporting, lists, pick lists, contracts, and inventory management easy and robust.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
- QuikScan
- QuikScan turns mobile devices into barcode and RFID readers for warehouse check-in, check-out, transfers, repairs, signatures, quality control, and label printing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Capterra
- 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Rating on G2
- No rating shown; 0 reviews listed for RentalWorksRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rental operations
- It supports quotes, orders, purchase orders, multiple offices and warehouses, and rental, sales, and parts inventory.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Repair management
- Repair orders track rental-inventory repair tickets, costs, and parts used.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Reporting
- The maker says 171 reports are available, with PDF output, mostly Excel export, and customization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Security and payments
- The maker says credit card transactions are PCI compliant and that RentalWorks does not store credit card information; its about page also cites secure firewalls.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Security statement
- The maker claims proprietary software, secure firewalls, and a support system protect customer data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Unofficial SDK
- A public GitHub project provides an unofficial Node.js library with login, token authentication, and order-item retrieval.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Warehouse tracking
- RFID and barcode tools support check-in, check-out, transfers, quality control, and warehouse item lookup through QuikScan.Read 7 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
- Warehouse workflows
- Warehouse modules cover check-in, check-out, exchanges, pick lists, vendor receiving, returns, transfers, and physical inventory.Read 15 Oct 2026 · rentalworkscloud.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports rental, sales, and parts inventory
- RFID and barcode warehouse workflows
- Customer storefront accepts quote requests
- Lists 171 customisable reports
- Available on web, Android, iOS, and API
Limits
- Pricing is available only on request
- Some integrations require listed plugins
- Customer invoice payments use the CardPointe plugin
Who it suits
It suits rental, production, event, hospitality, theatre, audiovisual, and film and television businesses managing assets across locations. It also fits teams needing customer catalogues, warehouse scanning, and configurable reporting.
Verdict
RentalWorks combines rental workflows, warehouse controls, customer self-service, reporting, and integrations for multi-location operations. Its listed platforms cover web, mobile, and API access, while buyers must request pricing.
Where Specifiction places it
- Equipment Scheduling Software#8 of 298.4