we needed something between a spreadsheet and a full enterprise ITAM system for tracking shared gear - laptops, cameras, a few loaner monitors - across a small distributed team. the QR-code check-in/check-out flow is the part that actually gets used day to day, since it's fast enough that people don't skip it the way they would a spreadsheet update. assigning an item to a person and seeing its full history (who had it, when, any reported issues) in one place has already caught a couple of "who has the good webcam" arguments before they started
the bulk-import path for identical items (e.g. a batch of the same laptop model) could use clearer guidance in the UI - it wasn't obvious upfront whether adding several identical items still needs a QR tag on each one to stay individually trackable, or if that only matters once they get assigned to different people
Sortly is the closest comparison for basic inventory tracking, but it's built around SKUs and stock levels more than assigning a specific item to a specific person and tracking its lifecycle. the assignment + history angle plus the API for building custom workflows is what tipped it for us, since we wanted this to plug into an existing offboarding process, not replace it
Bulbthings make it much easier to keep track of equipment and other physical assets without relying on spreadsheets. I especially like the clean interface and the ability to keep asset information, assignments, and history in one place. The QR scanning is also a nice touch for quick check-ins and check-outs.
Some of the more advanced features took a little time to understand, so a bit more guidance during the initial setup would be helpful.
Compared with using spreadsheets, Bulbthings feels much more structured and practical for teams managing multiple assets.
Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're glad Bulbthings has made it easier to ditch spreadsheets, and that the QR scanning is helping speed up check-ins/check-outs and real-time availability.
Great point on the advanced features. We're actively improving onboarding to make those easier to pick up from the start 👍
In the meantime, we'd love to give you a quick demo of the more advanced functionality whenever you're available. Just let us know a time that works!
Thanks again for sharing this with us.
Wow, importing our assets and getting right to work with bookings and returns was super smooth! I especially loved the online shopping feel when browsing and reserving gear on both web and mobile. The QR codes for instant lookups and quick checkouts on the spot are brilliant. Overall, this is an incredible, smartly designed tool with a seamless experience throughout. Massive congrats and thanks to the team!
It would be awesome to have a dedicated view for kit hierarchies (parent-child asset relationships) built out similar to the way location hierarchies are set up.
Compared to other options like Sortly, Bulbthings gives you way more flexibility with fully customizable forms on the free plan, plus so much more depth for organizing your inventory.
Thank you so much for this amazing review, we really appreciate it! We're thrilled the import process, bookings, and the overall shopping-like browsing experience have been smooth for you. Glad the QR codes are speeding things up too.
On kit hierarchies: good news, this view is already available from the Asset Availability Search tab. We'll also be adding this same type of hierarchical view to the Assets Register tab, so you'll be able to access it from both places, we'll keep you posted once it's live.
Thanks again for the kind words and for comparing us so favorably to alternatives like Sortly, it means a lot.
Trying out the platform was an absolute breeze, and I loved that the team jumped on a demo with us even though we were only starting with a handful of assets. Their free plan is surprisingly stacked with features, and getting full access to the mobile app right out of the gate was a huge bonus!
The product is already fantastic, but having a pre-built Slack integration down the road would make it even better.
Switching from spreadsheets to Bulbthings was a total game changer. It feels so much more structured and practical for any team handling multiple assets.
First off, almost no asset management tools out there offer a genuine self-onboarding experience, so being able to log in and hit the ground running on my own was amazing! The platform is so intuitive and packed with super helpful automations. When we set up a demo to walk through a few custom workflows, the meeting was incredibly valuable, and I was blown away by how easy it was to tailor our booking and maintenance requests with a few extra steps and documents. The public links and QR codes for quick supplier sharing are a massive win, and we rely on this daily across our entire construction operation, both in the office and out in the field.
Honestly, it is such a terrific product! It would just be great to see a few more notification controls, like an option to pause alerts during non-working days. That said, seeing regular updates in the changelog shows the product is constantly getting better!
Bulbthings hits the sweet spot between a basic inventory app and heavy asset software, giving you everything you need without the steep price tag or headache of traditional enterprise tools. It is exactly what we were looking for!
Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review, it truly made our day! We're so happy to hear we've been able to help you and your ops team work smarter, that's exactly what we love to hear 🤗
We built Bulbthings precisely for growing teams like yours, ones that need both ease of use and the flexibility to adapt and automate their daily processes. So knowing it's genuinely making a difference across your construction operation, day in and day out, means the world to us 🙏
And on notification controls, like pausing alerts during non-working days, we hear you loud and clear! That one's already on our roadmap, so stay tuned.
Thanks again for such a thoughtful and generous review. It's teams like yours that make building this so rewarding!



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Thank you so much for the detailed review! Hearing that the QR workflow and asset history are already stopping the "who has the good webcam" debates is a huge win for us, that’s exactly the sweet spot between a messy spreadsheet and heavy ITAM software we built this for.
You hit the nail on the head regarding bulk importing identical items (i.e. same brand, model)👍 We’ll improve that UI flow to clarify that the user can import them either as serialised assets tracked individually or as bulk items. Bulbthings allows to track them both ✅
Really glad to hear the API and asset check-out/check-in fit seamlessly into your existing offboarding setup! Thanks again for giving us a try and sharing such actionable feedback 🤗