HireHop

HireHop is cloud-based equipment rental ERP software for independent operators and businesses with multiple depots. It manages rental inquiries, quotes, inventory, dispatch and invoicing in one system, with tools for rental contracts, delivery scheduling and return tracking. A live availability grid shows stock across depots, including items under repair and late returns. Warehouse scanning supports barcode, QR, NFC and RFID technology for equipment preparation, dispatch and returns. Its mobile web driver app provides schedules and navigation, and supports site photo uploads, notes and customer sign-off signatures. Listed accounting connections include Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage Business Cloud, Sage 50 Cloud, Exact, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, FreeAgent and MYOB. Other listed connections include TeamTrack, CrewBrain, HubSpot, Google Maps, PATGuard Cloud, DataStrategy and DistroDesign. Stripe integration adds invoice payment buttons for cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. The maker documents a REST API for reading and writing data. Starter is free for one user, but limited to 15 jobs and three projects per year and 25 MB of file storage. Professional costs £46 a month for the first user, with additional users at £23 a month.

HireHop covers rental operations from inquiry and inventory through dispatch and invoicing, with scanning and driver tools. Starter has defined usage limits, while Professional pricing varies for additional users.

HireHop suits independent equipment rental operators and larger multi-depot businesses, including those in AV and live events, broadcast hire, heavy plant and tool, specialist and bulk supply industries. Its free plan has job, project and storage limits to consider.

HireHop is rental management software for equipment businesses that need bookings, stock, dispatch and invoicing connected. It is best suited to operators coordinating varied equipment or multiple depots; the free plan offers a narrow starting point, while broader team workflows require a paid plan.

Overview

HireHop brings rental inquiries, quotes, inventory, dispatch and invoicing into one system. Its live availability grid tracks stock across depots and highlights items under repair or returned late, which helps teams check whether equipment can be promised before confirming a booking. The connected workflow is a strong fit for businesses managing equipment from inquiry through return, though the most capable stock controls and multi-depot setup require Professional.

Key features

Warehouse scanning supports barcode, QR, NFC and RFID during equipment preparation, dispatch and returns. Supporting several scanning formats gives rental teams flexibility to work with different tagging methods. The driver app is mobile web based and includes schedules, navigation, site photos, notes and customer sign-off signatures, so delivery information and confirmation can be captured in the field.

Quote building, rental contracts, delivery scheduling and return tracking support the core rental cycle. Accounting integrations include Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage Business Cloud, Sage 50 Cloud, Exact, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, FreeAgent and MYOB. HireHop also connects with TeamTrack, CrewBrain, HubSpot, Google Maps, PATGuard Cloud, DataStrategy and DistroDesign. Stripe invoice payment buttons accept credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, giving customers several ways to pay.

A REST API can read and write HireHop data using a generated token, which gives businesses a route to connect their own systems. The maker says the service runs on AWS and describes firewalls, 256-bit SSL encryption, automated backups, single sign-on and two-factor authentication. Accounts lock temporarily after 10 failed login attempts within five minutes.

Pricing

Starter is free and allows one user, with cloud rental software, quotes and bookings, customer management, basic stock control and email support. Its annual allowance is limited to 15 jobs and three projects, with 25 MB of file storage. Those caps make Starter a way to begin managing a small operation, but businesses with regular rental volume or meaningful file needs are likely to outgrow it.

Professional costs £46/month for the first user and £23/month per additional user. It adds advanced stock control, multi-user workflows, multi-depot setup, reports and dashboards, plus priority support. This is the practical tier for teams sharing rental work or coordinating stock at multiple locations, though the per-user charge raises the cost as the team grows.

Enterprise has custom pricing and adds advanced permissions, migration support, sandbox accounts, CDC data replication, multi-currency, ERP integration, custom integrations and dedicated support. It is aimed at larger organizations with migration or integration needs beyond the standard setup; custom pricing means buyers will need a tailored quote.

Platforms

HireHop supports Android, iOS, web and API access. Its mobile web driver app provides field tools without requiring drivers to work solely from a desktop system.

Who it's for

HireHop describes capabilities for AV and live events, broadcast hire, heavy plant and tool rental, specialist hire and bulk supply. Its combination of availability tracking, scanning and driver sign-off is especially relevant to operators that need to coordinate equipment movement as well as bookings. A solo operator with low annual volume can start on Starter, while a growing or multi-depot team will get more from Professional.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Rental inquiries, quotes, inventory, dispatch and invoicing share one system, giving teams a connected workflow.
• Pros: Live cross-depot availability includes repair and late-return status, useful when making commitments against changing stock.
• Pros: Scanning supports four technologies, and the driver app captures job notes, photos and customer sign-off.
• Cons: Starter's 15-job and three-project annual caps and 25 MB storage limit its usefulness for active rental operations.
• Cons: Multi-user workflows and multi-depot setup start at £46/month for the first user, with added users charged £23/month each.
• Cons: Enterprise uses custom pricing, so larger buyers cannot assess its cost from a fixed monthly rate.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison of rental tools, browse Event Rental Software or Equipment Scheduling Software.

Rentificial is worth considering for a smaller operation seeking a free plan: its free forever tier allows 10 assets and one user, with no email accounts. Rentman is a paid alternative with a free trial; its Rentman Platform plan costs €39.00 per month with monthly billing, and yearly payment saves 8%.

Rentopian is another paid rental software option with monthly, quarterly or annual subscription terms. FocalPoint Rental Software offers a license or subscription, with flexible payment plans and financing options including 0% interest. Rentowa is a paid option for readers comparing rental software on iOS and web.

Bundus may suit a smaller inventory: its trial-based Starter plan includes 200 inventory items, one user and 1 GB of media storage. Current RMS has a free trial and charges $79 a month for the first user and $49 a month per additional user. Event Rental Systems starts at $79.95 a month, adds a $99 annual hosting fee, and its Launch plan covers fewer than 10 items with online booking and payments.

Verdict

HireHop is a strong choice for equipment-rental businesses that need stock visibility, warehouse scanning and delivery confirmation tied to quoting and invoicing. Its free Starter plan is useful for a low-volume solo operator, but the annual caps are restrictive; teams that need multi-user or multi-depot operations should expect to pay for Professional, with costs rising per additional user. Look elsewhere if those limits or seat charges do not fit your operation.