Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about tracking tools, organizing storage, maintenance, supplies, sharing and reports.
Getting Started
What is Tool Inventory?
Tool Inventory is an app for keeping track of tools, equipment and supplies. Organize items by location so you can quickly see what you own and where it belongs.
Can I use Tool Inventory for my garage or home workshop?
Yes. You can create locations that match your setup, such as a garage, shed, trailer, basement, storage room or tool chest.
Can contractors and small businesses use Tool Inventory?
Yes. Tool Inventory can organize tools and equipment across shops, service trucks, trailers, jobsites and other locations.
Organizing Tools
Can I organize tools inside bins or storage boxes?
Yes. Assign items to bins so you can see what is stored inside each one and find it again without opening every box.
Can I use barcodes to inventory my tools?
Yes. Barcode scanning is available to make adding and identifying supported items quicker.
Can I search for a tool when I don't remember where I put it?
Yes. Search your inventory and use its saved location and bin information to find where an item belongs.
Maintenance & Supplies
Can I track equipment maintenance?
Yes. Machine Maintenance can track equipment details, service intervals, hours or mileage, and upcoming service.
Can I keep track of consumable shop supplies?
Yes. Consumables can track supplies such as filters, bearings, lubricants and other stock that gets used and replenished.
Sharing & Access
Can more than one person access an inventory?
Shared inventory features let multiple users work with the same inventory, which can be useful for households, shops and crews.
Reports & Records
Can Tool Inventory help with insurance records?
Tool Inventory can help you maintain an organized record of belongings, including serial numbers and estimated values, and create reports for your own records or insurance documentation.
Can I export my tool inventory?
Yes. Tool Inventory includes export and reporting options so you can keep copies of your inventory outside the app.
Plans & Devices
Do I have to pay to use Tool Inventory?
No. Tool Inventory has a free Basic tier so you can start building your inventory before deciding whether you need additional capacity or paid features.
Can I use Tool Inventory on my phone?
Yes. Tool Inventory is designed to work on phones, tablets and computers so you can update your inventory where your tools actually are.