MapYourTag vs Prey

MapYourTag helps field teams track physical assets by scanning QR codes, NFC tags, barcodes, or custom IDs. Scans can record check-ins and check-outs, maintenance requests, comments, and photos, with customizable fields for different workflows. Asset records support custom attributes and scan history; teams can locate assets on a map and set expiry or maintenance alerts. A smartphone is sufficient, with no dedicated scanner or other hardware required. The service runs on web, Android, and iOS, and provides an API and webhook syncing to connect asset data with other tools. The free account supports up to 10 assets without a credit card or time limit. Pro is listed at $49 a month monthly, or $44/month billed annually, for 100 assets. MapYourTag also offers a free trial. It does not provide real-time geolocation: a location is recorded when someone scans a tag with a GPS-enabled phone.

Prey helps locate and recover lost or stolen devices while giving administrators tools to manage device fleets. Its tracking features include active tracking, missing reports, Wi-Fi triangulation, location history, and geofences. Admins can remotely lock screens, sound alarms, send messages, or mark devices as missing. Data protection options include custom wipe, remote encryption, factory reset, file retrieval, and a Windows kill switch. Fleet tools cover automated actions, status dashboards, bulk actions, labels, search, roles, permissions, and a developer API. Prey lists encrypted and authenticated agent communications, two-factor verification, SAML/SSO, and SSL/TLS support. File retrieval handles one file at a time, up to 25 MB, with files hosted for 30 days. A free plan is available; paid plans start at $1.30 per month per slot, billed annually. Prey supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows, and API access, with Linux support officially limited to Ubuntu.