TL;DR
Asset Panda is a broad asset management platform: procurement, lifecycle, depreciation, custom workflows, and deep configuration. Kepto is a focused handoff register: who has what, since when, due back when, and when the return was recorded. If you need to manage the full asset lifecycle across hundreds of asset types, Asset Panda is the right tool. If you need a clean, fast register for keys, badges, and shared equipment, Kepto is a narrower product with published self-serve plans.
Kepto vs Asset Panda
Different scope, different job. Here is where each one fits.
Why teams look for alternatives
Switching from Asset Panda
Asset Panda is built for organizations that need to track the full asset lifecycle: purchase, assignment, depreciation, maintenance, and disposal. If your core need is “who has the key right now and did it come back,” the procurement and financial modules may be more than your workflow needs. Kepto is self-serve and publishes its plan limits and prices; Asset Panda also publishes annual base prices and offers a short trial.
Switching to Kepto
Kepto is priced for small teams: EUR 19/mo for up to 500 assets and 15 users. The handoff workflow is focused by design — issue, return, track, and export. Asset Panda is the stronger fit when custom forms, maintenance, lifecycle, API, or offline mobile workflows are requirements.
*Asset Panda facts and prices were checked on September 2, 2026. Its canonical pricing reference says plans are billed annually and pricing may change. Sources: official pricing reference and asset-management capabilities.
Side-by-side
| Capability | Kepto | Asset Panda |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Day-to-day custody handoffs | Configurable asset lifecycle management |
| Published entry price | EUR 19/mo for Pro | USD 3,000/year for Starter* |
| Entry plan scale | 500 assets, 15 users on Pro | 1,000 assets, 5 full users on Starter* |
| Evaluation option | Free plan: 25 assets, 2 users | 7-day free trial* |
| Dedicated scanner required | ||
| QR / barcode scanning | ||
| Issue / check-out workflow | ||
| Electronic signatures | ||
| Record integrity | Issue and return records are append-only in the app | Immutable Activity Stream* |
| Workflow configuration | Focused handoff workflow | Custom forms and automations* |
| Maintenance and inspections | ||
| Depreciation / financial fields | ||
| API access | Not a public product feature today | Included from Business+* |
| Mobile access | Installable web app | Native iOS/Android app with offline capabilities* |
Who each is best for
Kepto is best for
- Hotels and hospitality: room keys, master keys, radios, maintenance kits
- Property managers: building keys, access cards, contractor handoffs
- Schools and clubs: shared equipment pools, tablets, cameras
- IT/HR: onboarding and offboarding equipment
- Teams that want a register, not an asset management system
Asset Panda is best for
- Organizations that need to manage the full asset lifecycle across hundreds of asset types
- Teams that need procurement, depreciation, and financial tracking
- Companies with complex custom workflow requirements
- Enterprises with dedicated asset management staff
- Organizations that need native mobile apps with offline sync
Pricing reality check
Published entry plans are not directly equivalent, but they provide a useful starting point:
Kepto Pro
EUR 19/mo
15 users · 500 assets · 3 sites
Asset Panda
USD 3,000/yr
Starter · 5 full users · up to 1,000 assets
Kepto Pro can be billed monthly or annually. Asset Panda lists annual billing and published charges for additional full users and assets. Check both vendors' current terms for the exact scope your team needs.
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