Skip to main content
Decorative ribbon
Decorative ribbon
Decorative ribbon

Event, AV & Production

Renttix vs HireHop

HireHop is a cloud-based equipment rental management platform for hire companies, with particular strength in event, AV, production and general equipment rental, covering stock control, crew scheduling, jobs, invoicing and accounting integration. Here's how the two stack up — from the hire desk to the workshop to the books. Where we couldn't verify a HireHop feature from public sources, we've marked it rather than guessed.

Try Renttix freeBook a demo

Renttix is best for

Renttix is for rental businesses of every size — the one-person shop listing its first few items and the multinational running locations on every continent, the same way one office suite serves a single freelancer and a global enterprise. You start simple with stock, bookings and invoicing, and the deeper tools are already there for the day you grow into them.

HireHop is best for

HireHop is equipment rental software known for event, AV and production hire, with stock control and crew scheduling at its core.

Executive comparison

RenttixHireHop
Target marketEquipment, plant, tool, event and asset rental — any size, any countryEquipment rental, with a strong following in event, AV, production/broadcast, party and general dry-hire businesses (also used in construction and tool hire).
Business sizeSole trader to multinationalSMB to mid-market rental companies; a free single-user tier and low per-user pricing make it accessible to very small firms, scaling to larger multi-depot operations.
Rental industry focusThe full hire lifecycle, for any rental businessEvent, AV & Production
Deployment modelCloud SaaS — run it from anywhereCloud SaaS, browser-based (runs in any web browser on desktop, tablet or phone; hosted on AWS).
Pricing modelSubscription with usage-based AI creditsQuote-based pricing
Best use caseAny rental business that wants one tool it won't outgrow — from your first rental to a national operationHireHop is equipment rental software known for event, AV and production hire, with stock control and crew scheduling at its core.

Where Renttix offers more

  • One tool now and later. Renttix does the everyday jobs a small shop needs — list your kit, take bookings online, invoice, sync your accounts — and keeps fitting as you add a second location, a workshop, a van or a whole new country. You never switch tools or move your data to something bigger.
  • A real field app that works offline. The day you put someone on the road, Renttix Field goes with them — a native iOS and Android app that captures the job with no signal and syncs when it returns. HireHop is used through a web browser.
  • Built-in ID checks before the kit leaves your yard. New customer, high-value gear, no history? Renttix runs a Stripe Identity check, even on the doorstep, so you know who you're handing it to.
  • Rent online from day one. Renttix gives you a branded storefront and a booking widget for any website, so customers can browse and book your kit without picking up the phone.
  • Take payment in any market and let the tax sort itself. Renttix supports many payment gateways and automates VAT and sales tax across regions, so growing across borders doesn't mean rebuilding your billing.
  • An AI layer that watches the operation for you. A copilot handles everyday actions, specialist agents act only on your sign-off, and daily digests flag what needs a look — so nothing slips while you're busy running jobs.

HireHop — core strengths

  • Mature, detailed stock and asset management purpose-built for rental: barcode scanning with real-time check-in/out and synchronisation across multiple terminals, serial-number and asset tracking, and asset transfer between depots.
  • Strong crew/labour scheduling and job/project management for event and production hire, including a visual calendar, crew skills and availability, plus deep integration with CrewBrain.
  • Flexible multi-depot, multi-company and multi-currency handling from a single installation, including linking different accounting entities per depot and invoices/purchase orders in any currency.
  • Broad native accounting integrations (Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage Business Cloud / Sage 50 / Sage X3, MYOB Business, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) plus a documented REST API, webhooks and Zapier.
  • Transparent, low, per-active-user pricing with a free tier and unlimited depots, making it accessible to small and growing rental firms.
  • Solid maintenance/servicing module with statutory test and certification tracking (LOLER, PAT, tag-and-test), a route planner for deliveries and collections, and eSign for document signing.

Overview

The real question isn't how big you are today. It's whether you want one tool that still fits when you're bigger. Renttix is built so a one-person rental shop and a multinational operator run on the same platform — you just switch on more of it over time.

You start where every business starts: list your kit, take bookings, send invoices, keep your accounts in sync. Then, when you're ready, native offline field apps, ID checks, an online storefront, cross-border payments and an AI copilot are already waiting inside the same system. Nothing to bolt on, nothing to migrate.

HireHop is known in event and AV hire. Renttix does that everyday rental work too, and keeps fitting the day you add a location, a workshop or a new country. If you'd rather not rip out your software and start again every time you grow, Renttix is the one to build on.

Full feature comparison

Every row, side by side. Renttix marks come from the product; HireHop marks come from public sources — and where we couldn't confirm one, it's Not publicly confirmed, not a guess. Last checked 2026-07-18.

Available Partial Via integration Via API Not available Not publicly confirmed
Rental Management — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Rental contractsHireHop: Hire documents generated from jobs and signable via eSign.YesYes
Hire agreementsHireHop: Documents sent for e-signing; status auto-updates to Booked once signed.YesYes
Rental ordersHireHop: Jobs manage rental orders end to end.YesYes
QuotationsHireHop: Create, archive and clone quotes; copy items between jobs.YesYes
ReservationsYesYes
Availability managementHireHop: Availability management and availability grid.YesYes
Asset allocationHireHop: Assets allocated to jobs; POs offset shortages and allocate costs.YesYes
Multi-location rentalsHireHop: Unlimited depots with virtual sub-depots.YesYes
Multi-branch supportHireHop: Unlimited depots.YesYes
Recurring rentalsYesYes
Minimum hire periodsYesUnknown
Flexible rental periodsHireHop: Rate management and custom pricing rules per job.YesYes
ExtensionsYesUnknown
Early returnsYesUnknown
Partial returnsHireHop: Real-time per-item check in/out supports partial returns.YesYes
Off-hire managementYesUnknown
Rental status trackingHireHop: Job and asset status (available, on hire, in repair).YesYes
Contract amendmentsYesUnknown
DepositsYesUnknown
Security depositsYesUnknown
Damage waiversYesUnknown
Rental insurance workflowsYesUnknown
Asset & Inventory Management — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Individual asset trackingHireHop: Create and manage assets storing barcodes and serial numbers.YesYes
Serialised equipmentHireHop: Stores serial numbers per asset.YesYes
Bulk inventoryHireHop: Assets managed with or without barcodes/serials; bulk stock supported.YesYes
Asset historyHireHop: Asset tracking with usage history.YesYes
Asset ownershipYesUnknown
Asset lifecycle trackingHireHop: Asset tracking and lifecycle management.YesYes
Purchase recordsYesUnknown
Disposal recordsYesUnknown
Depreciation informationYesUnknown
Asset conditionHireHop: Status (available/on hire/in repair) and test/service records; condition grading not explicitly documented.YesPartial
Asset availabilityHireHop: Per-asset availability and availability grid.YesYes
Asset locationHireHop: Depot location plus telematics geolocation.YesYes
Asset transfersHireHop: Asset transfer between depot locations.YesYes
Asset taggingYesYes
Barcode supportHireHop: Real-time barcode scanning check in/out with terminal sync.YesYes
QR code supportYesUnknown
RFID supportHireHop: Barcode/RFID scanning listed; RFID usage detail not specified.YesPartial
Equipment hierarchyHireHop: Kits/assemblies of items.YesYes
Parent/child assetsHireHop: Kits composed of sub-items.YesYes
Attachments & documentsHireHop: Files, notes and test certificates attached to jobs/assets.YesYes
Fleet & Vehicle Management — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Vehicle trackingYesUnknown
Fleet managementHireHop: Vehicles managed for delivery/routing (weights, drivers) rather than a full fleet-asset module.YesPartial
Vehicle availabilityYesUnknown
Vehicle allocationHireHop: Assign deliveries/collections to vehicles in the route planner.YesYes
Mileage trackingIntegrationMachine hours and mileage via telematics integrations (Samsara, Trackunit, AEMP).Unknown
Fuel recordsIntegrationVia telematics and fuel-data integrations.Unknown
Vehicle maintenanceYesUnknown
MOT / roadworthiness trackingYesVia statutory testing regimes with regional presets.Unknown
Insurance trackingYesUnknown
Driver assignmentHireHop: Assign drivers and assistants to routes.YesYes
Telematics integrationsHireHop: Telematics integration for asset geolocation.YesSamsara, Trackunit and ISO 15143-3 (AEMP).Yes
GPS trackingHireHop: Route/asset geolocation on map.YesPartial
Location historyYesUnknown
Maintenance & Workshop — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Preventative maintenanceHireHop: Service/test scheduling with due dates.YesYes
Scheduled maintenanceHireHop: Service and test scheduling with intervals.YesYes
Reactive maintenanceHireHop: Record repairs; track assets in repair.YesYes
Work ordersHireHop: Maintenance module shows work orders assigned to the user.YesYes
Service intervalsHireHop: Service intervals per asset type.YesYes
Inspection workflowsHireHop: Record tests/services; bulk asset updates.YesYes
Safety inspectionsHireHop: LOLER, PAT and tag-and-test reports.YesYes
Defect reportingHireHop: Record repairs and maintenance orders.YesYes
Repair historyHireHop: Repair logging with cost tracking.YesYes
Parts managementYesUnknown
Workshop managementHireHop: Stand-alone maintenance module for workshop operations.YesYes
Maintenance costsHireHop: Repair cost tracking.YesYes
Maintenance alertsHireHop: View assets requiring tests/services coming up.YesYes
Out-of-service workflowsHireHop: In-repair status removes assets from availability.YesYes
Financial Management — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Rental invoicingHireHop: Automated invoicing; bulk invoice generation.YesYes
Recurring invoicingHireHop: Recurring billing supported.YesYes
DepositsYesUnknown
Credit notesHireHop: Credit notes synchronised to Sage.YesYes
RefundsYesUnknown
Payment trackingHireHop: Payments synced from online and manual entries.YesYes
Accounts receivableHireHop: AR handled via synced accounting software.YesIntegration
Accounts payableHireHop: Purchase orders in HireHop; full AP ledger via accounting integration.PartialPurchase orders and supplier records; full AP ledger via accounting sync.Partial
Purchase ordersHireHop: Create and email POs; ringfence to a job; allocate costs.YesYes
Supplier managementHireHop: Email purchase orders to suppliers.YesYes
Cost trackingHireHop: Allocate costs to items; track profit and margins.YesYes
Profitability trackingHireHop: Track profit and margins per job.YesYes
Revenue reportingHireHop: Reporting/analytics.YesYes
Tax / VAT supportHireHop: Different VAT/tax settings per location.YesYes
Multi-currencyHireHop: Per-depot currencies; invoices/POs in any currency, including multiple currencies within one job.YesYes
Multi-companyHireHop: Link different companies/accounting entities per depot within one installation.PartialMulti-branch/depot within a tenant; separate entities via separate tenants.Yes
Financial reportingHireHop: Reporting/analytics with accounting sync.YesYes
Accounting Integrations — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
XeroHireHop: Native Xero integration.YesNative integration.Yes
SageHireHop: Sage Business Cloud, Sage 50 and Sage X3.YesNative integration.Yes
QuickBooksHireHop: QuickBooks Online.YesNative integration.Yes
Zoho BooksYesNative integration.Unknown
TallyYesNative integration.Unknown
MYOBHireHop: MYOB Business.YesNative integration.Yes
Other accounting/ERPHireHop: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central; can link different accounting software per depot.IntegrationABSS plus further accounting/ERP via API and integration partners.Integration
Payments — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Online paymentsHireHop: Secure online payment portal supporting 135+ currencies.YesYes
Card paymentsHireHop: Credit/debit card and Google Pay.YesYes
Payment linksHireHop: Customer-facing online payment portal.YesYes
DepositsHireHop: Partial payment capability.YesPartial
RefundsYesUnknown
Recurring paymentsYesUnknown
Payment processingHireHop: Online card portal across 135+ currencies.YesStripe, PayPal, Square, Razorpay, Xendit, Mercado Pago, Alipay+, Airwallex.Yes
Payment statusHireHop: Payment syncing/tracking to accounting.YesYes
Payment reconciliationHireHop: Automatic payment syncing to accounting software.YesYes
Stripe integrationHireHop: Stripe listed among available integrations.YesNative integration.Integration
Customer Management — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Customer recordsHireHop: Contacts, synced to accounting.YesYes
Company accountsYesUnknown
Individual customersYesUnknown
ContactsHireHop: Contacts synchronised with accounting software.YesYes
Customer documentsHireHop: eSign portal lets customers view/track/download signed documents and certificates.YesYes
Customer credit limitsYesUnknown
Customer historyHireHop: Job history against customers.YesYes
Customer notesHireHop: Notes within jobs.YesYes
Customer communicationHireHop: Email archiving within jobs; bulk marketing to contacts.YesYes
Customer portalsHireHop: Self-service portal for booking, payments and account management; plus eSign document portal.YesYes
Customer self-serviceHireHop: Self-service portal for bookings and payments.YesYes
E-commerce & Sales Channels — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Online storefrontHireHop: Native customer self-service portal for online bookings and payments, plus WordPress/WooCommerce connectors to sell online; a fully branded standalone rental storefront is not explicitly documented.YesHosted storefront or fully headless via API.Partial
Embeddable booking widgetHireHop: Bookings can be surfaced on a website via native WordPress/WooCommerce connectors; a dedicated embeddable booking/availability widget for any site is not documented.YesThree-line HTML embed for any site.Integration
Shopify integrationYesNative Shopify app with date-based checkout.Unknown
WooCommerce / WordPressHireHop: Native WordPress and WooCommerce connectors listed among HireHop's integrations.YesNative WordPress/WooCommerce plugin.Integration
Discounts & promo codesYesCross-channel coupons (storefront, Shopify, WooCommerce).Unknown
Online booking & depositsHireHop: Customers can book and pay online through the self-service portal and a secure payment portal supporting 135+ currencies (card and Google Pay); partial/deposit payments supported.YesYes
CRM & Sales — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
LeadsPartialVia HubSpot sync and customer intelligence.Unknown
OpportunitiesPartialQuotes pipeline; deep CRM via HubSpot.Unknown
Sales pipelinePartialQuote pipeline; full pipeline via HubSpot.Unknown
QuotesHireHop: Quote management with archive/clone.YesYes
Follow-upsYesAutomation rules and AI Hire Desk agent.Unknown
Customer communicationsHireHop: Bulk marketing campaigns to contacts.YesYes
Marketing integrationsHireHop: Zapier, WordPress and WooCommerce connectors.IntegrationVia HubSpot and Zapier.Integration
Email integrationHireHop: Microsoft 365, Gmail, Exchange and SMTP.YesMailjet/SMTP.Yes
Logistics & Delivery — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Delivery schedulingHireHop: Route planner for deliveries.YesYes
Collection schedulingHireHop: Route planner for collections and service call-outs.YesYes
Driver managementHireHop: Assign drivers and assistants.YesYes
Route planningHireHop: Optimise routes on-screen via geolocation; estimate travel times; open in Google Maps.YesYes
Delivery trackingHireHop: Routes visualised on map; live tracking not explicitly documented.YesPartial
Collection trackingYesUnknown
Proof of deliveryHireHop: Delivery/collection documents plus eSign; native ePOD capture not explicitly documented.YesPartial
Digital signaturesHireHop: eSign module with signing certificates.YesYes
Delivery photographsYesUnknown
GPS locationYesUnknown
Driver mobile applicationHireHop: Browser-based driver app usable on any device; not a native app.YesRenttix Field (iOS/Android).Partial
Delivery status updatesYesUnknown
Customer notificationsHireHop: Email/print delivery and collection documents.YesPartial
Mobile Applications — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
iOS supportHireHop: Runs in any mobile web browser on iOS; no native App Store app.YesNo
Android supportHireHop: Runs in any mobile web browser on Android; no native Play Store app.YesNo
Mobile web appHireHop: Mobile-friendly browser pages including the maintenance module.YesYes
Driver applicationHireHop: Browser-based driver app.YesPartial
Field service applicationHireHop: Mobile-friendly maintenance interface for workshop/field use in-browser.YesPartial
Offline functionalityYesOffline-first with queued sync.Unknown
Mobile inspectionsHireHop: Record tests/services and scan barcodes from a mobile browser.YesYes
Mobile signaturesHireHop: eSign accessible on device.YesYes
Mobile photographsYesUnknown
Mobile paymentsYesTaken in the Renttix Field app.Unknown
Mobile asset updatesHireHop: Scan barcodes and bulk update asset details on device.YesYes
Digital Identity & Verification — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Identity verificationYesStripe Identity, policy-driven.Unknown
Customer verificationYesUnknown
Document verificationYesUnknown
Fraud preventionPartialID checks + deposit capture; not a standalone fraud engine.Unknown
Digital signaturesHireHop: eSign with audit trail and signing certificates.YesYes
Stripe Identity or equivalentYesStripe Identity; door-step verification in field app.Unknown
Reporting & Analytics — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Real-time dashboardsHireHop: Real-time availability grid and dashboards.YesYes
Revenue analyticsYesUnknown
Utilisation reportsYesUnknown
Asset utilisationYesUnknown
Profitability reportingHireHop: Track profit and margins.YesYes
Maintenance reportingYesUnknown
Fleet reportingYesUnknown
Financial reportingHireHop: Financial reporting via accounting sync.YesYes
Custom reportsHireHop: Customisable reporting and analytics.YesCustom report builder.Yes
Exportable reportsHireHop: Reporting with Excel integration.YesYes
Data visualisationYesUnknown
KPI dashboardsYesUnknown
API & Integrations — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
REST APIHireHop: REST API v1.3; read/write with generated token.Yes600+ operations, versioned.Yes
GraphQL APINoREST-first; no GraphQL API.Unknown
WebhooksHireHop: Webhooks POST event data to your endpoint as JSON with an export_key security check.YesHMAC-signed with retries/DLQ.Yes
API documentationHireHop: Public API documentation.YesYes
Developer portalYesUnknown
API authenticationHireHop: Per-user generated token (GET/POST/JSON body or X-TOKEN header); rate-limited.YesAPI keys + OAuth2 (PKCE).Yes
Third-party integrationsHireHop: 22+ prebuilt integrations.YesYes
Marketplace integrationsHireHop: Listed on Sage Marketplace and Xero App Store; Zapier connectivity.YesApp marketplace + Zapier.Integration
Custom integrationsHireHop: REST API plus Zapier.YesTypeScript & Python SDKs, MCP.Yes
SSOHireHop: Sign in with Google, Microsoft or Xero; enterprise SAML/OIDC not documented.YesSAML/OIDC via WorkOS.Partial
OAuthHireHop: OAuth-based social sign-in; API itself uses token authentication.YesPartial
Multi-Tenant & Enterprise — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Multi-company supportHireHop: Multiple companies/entities linked per depot.PartialSeparate tenants per entity.Yes
Multi-branch supportHireHop: Unlimited depots.YesYes
Multi-location supportHireHop: Unlimited depots and virtual sub-depots.YesYes
Role-based permissionsHireHop: Role-based permissions and group management.YesYes
User permissionsHireHop: Granular permissions incl. location-based access restrictions.YesYes
Audit logsHireHop: GDPR-compliant activity logging.YesYes
SSOHireHop: Social sign-in SSO (Google/Microsoft/Xero); enterprise SAML/OIDC not documented.YesPartial
Enterprise reportingYesUnknown
Custom workflowsHireHop: Automation via Zapier and plugins/extensions.YesAutomation rules engine.Partial
Data segregationHireHop: Multi-tenant SaaS on AWS RDS behind security-group firewalls.YesCI-enforced tenant isolation.Yes
Security & Compliance — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Data securityHireHop: Annual penetration testing; AWS Security Group firewalls.YesYes
EncryptionHireHop: Cryptographic destruction of data referenced; AWS-hosted.YesAES-256 for credentials at rest.Yes
AuthenticationYesYes
Two-factor authenticationHireHop: MFA via Google, Xero or Microsoft sign-in.YesTOTP + WebAuthn passkeys.Yes
Audit trailsHireHop: GDPR-compliant activity logging.YesYes
GDPR considerationsHireHop: UK GDPR, EU GDPR and CCPA; secure data purge within 60 days.YesYes
Data residencyHireHop: Hosted on AWS; configurable regional residency not documented.UnknownNot publicly documented as configurable.Unknown
Compliance certificationsHireHop: Annual penetration testing stated; no public SOC 2 / ISO 27001 claim found.UnknownNo public certification claim.Unknown
Industry-specific complianceHireHop: LOLER, PAT and tag-and-test certification tracking.YesStatutory inspection regimes with regional presets.Yes
Platform & Technology — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
Cloud-based deploymentHireHop: Cloud-based, no implementation cost.YesYes
SaaS modelHireHop: Subscription SaaS.YesYes
Browser accessHireHop: Runs in any web browser.YesYes
Mobile accessHireHop: Access from any device with a web browser.YesYes
Platform availabilityHireHop: AWS multi-AZ replication and automatic failover.YesGlobal multi-region platform.Yes
ScalabilityHireHop: AWS-backed auto-failover infrastructure.YesYes
Availability/status monitoringYesDeveloper status page.Unknown
Backup processesHireHop: Free live backups plus cross-AZ replication.YesYes
Data exportHireHop: Excel export/integration.YesYes
Migration supportYesGuided import + white-glove migration.Unknown
AI & Automation — Renttix / HireHop
FeatureRenttixHireHop
AI operations copilotYesRenttixPilot — 96 real actions.Unknown
Autonomous AI agentsYesSeven specialist agents with approvals.Unknown
Proactive alerts/digestsYes13 digest kinds.Unknown
AI on WhatsApp/SlackYesUnknown
Document Q&A / RAGYesUnknown
No-code automation rulesHireHop: Automation via Zapier.YesIntegration

Frequently asked questions

Is Renttix only for large rental companies?

No. Renttix scales from a one-person business listing its first few items up to a national operator running locations everywhere — the same tool the whole way. You start with the basics: stock, bookings, invoicing and accounting sync. The heavier tools, like field apps, workshops and multi-currency payments, sit quietly in the background until you need them, so you never outgrow the software or have to move your data to something bigger.

Why choose Renttix over HireHop?

Because Renttix does the same everyday rental work HireHop does for a small shop — kit, bookings, invoicing, accounts — and keeps fitting as you grow, without ever switching tools. Add a second location, a workshop, a native offline field app, ID checks, an online storefront or cross-border payments, and it's all the same platform and the same data. You set up once and grow into it, instead of migrating to something new the day you get bigger.

Can I switch to Renttix from HireHop?

Yes. Renttix has a guided import and white-glove migration, so your kit, customers and history come across without you rekeying everything. The team maps your data and helps you go live, so switching feels like an upgrade rather than a fresh start.

Is HireHop a good alternative to Renttix?

It can work if your needs stay narrow — event and AV hire, run mostly from a desk. But the day you put someone in the field, rent online or grow across locations, you'd be switching tools. Renttix is the stronger call because it covers the same everyday rental work now and already has the field apps, ID checks, online rentals and payments waiting for when you scale — with no second migration.

Related comparisons

Renttix vs Current RMSRenttix vs RentmanRenttix vs RentMaster

Ready to modernize your rental operations?

Payments + deposits enabled • Quick setup • No credit card trial

Renttix vs HireHop — feature comparison (2026)