The 10 best inventory software suppliers (2026)

How this list came about

For this overview, we have reviewed the suppliers' websites ourselves and verified that these are genuine providers that are active in the Netherlands or offered here, and that demonstrably supply inventory or asset management software. We deliberately work with neutral, descriptive summaries and no invented numerical scores, so you have an honest starting point for your own orientation. We link to each supplier so you can compare for yourself. When reviewing, we looked at:

• Central asset register · all assets, equipment or stock in one searchable place, with details per item
• Barcode or QR scanning · identifying items via phone or handheld scanner, without paper count sheets
• Locations and stocktakes · where an item is located and how periodic counts are carried out
• Inspections and maintenance · inspections, certificates and maintenance scheduling for equipment
• Depreciation and value · insight into the value and depreciation of fixed assets
• Integrations · connections with your accounting, ERP or other source systems

The top 10 inventory software suppliers

Suppliers #5 to #10

All 10 stocktaking software vendors in one overview

A direct comparison of the key features. Use this table to quickly see which type of solution best suits your stocktaking requirements.

#	Supplier	Location	Focus	Suitable for
1	Appfront	Amsterdam	Custom inventory app with scanning and integrations	Organisations with a non-standard stocktaking process and integration needs
2	IFS Ultimo	Nunspeet	Enterprise Asset Management	Industrial organisations that manage assets and maintenance together
3	Centix	Montfoort	Asset management with inspections and QR codes	Organisations that inspect and track plant and tools
4	Timly	Dutch-language platform	Cloud inventory and asset management	Organisations that register a wide range of objects in one central place
5	Cleverdesk	Assen	ERP for people and plant	Construction and plant hire companies that bundle equipment and scheduling
6	McMain	Harderwijk	Maintenance management and asset management	Organisations that combine maintenance and asset management
7	Maintis	Sliedrecht	Asset registration and fault management	Organisations that manage assets and faults in one place
8	StockTrace	Almelo	Stock counting with scanners	Retailers and organisations that carry out regular stock counts
9	ToolTagger	Uden	Tool management with QR codes and RFID	Organisations that want to track tools along with their inspections
10	TOPdesk	Delft	Asset management and IT assets	Organisations that manage IT resources and assets across their lifecycle

Asset management package, a stock module or a custom stocktaking app: which should you choose?

The most important initial decision is how you want to set up your stocktaking. There are broadly three routes: an asset management package, a stock module within your existing ERP or accounting software, or a custom stocktaking app built specifically around your process. The vendors in this overview serve these routes in different proportions; Appfront falls into the custom development category.

In practice a combination is also possible: a package or module as a base, with custom integrations or your own scanning app around it. A good supplier will think honestly with you about which route delivers the most value in your situation.

What should you look for when choosing stocktaking software?

Whether you opt for a package, a module or custom development, these signals will help you assess a vendor, without passing judgement on any specific company.

Looking for something else?

None of these suppliers fits your question precisely, or your question is broader? Then take a look at our other, independent overviews:

• The best inventory management software vendors · for ongoing stock control with goods in and out, and orders, rather than periodic stocktaking.
• The best WMS providers in the Netherlands · for warehouse management with locations, order picking and goods flows within the warehouse.
• The best custom software agencies in the Netherlands · for bespoke software in general, not specifically stocktaking.

Conclusion

Good inventory software brings your assets together in one central place, lets you count quickly and reliably with a scanner or phone, and keeps track of where objects are and what condition they are in. The ten suppliers in this overview are real parties, active in or offered in the Netherlands, ranging from asset management packages and modules to custom solutions. Use the comparison table and the criteria as a starting point and talk to a few suppliers before you choose. If your process is far from standard or you need deep integrations, building custom inventory software is worth considering.