Comparison · Updated October 2026
Hector vs EZOfficeInventory: which asset management software should you choose?
EZOfficeInventory, now sold as EZO, is a cloud-based asset management tool built in the United States, known for its in-depth reporting, request portal and ZOE AI assistant. Hector is an asset and inventory management platform that includes a loans and reservations module, an Operations module (requisitions, purchase orders, transfer orders and work orders) and an Accounting module, with no maintenance add-on to buy.
In short: EZO suits organizations that want advanced reporting, GPS tracking and an AI assistant, and are fine adding paid options as their needs grow. Hector suits organizations that lend out equipment, run operations (requisitions, transfers, work orders, invoices) and want everything in one plan, with a choice of hosting region.
Hector and EZO at a glance
Both tools track assets with barcodes, QR codes and RFID. They differ in what each plan includes, how they handle equipment loans and where they host your data.
ORIGIN
Hector: Canada (Quebec City), with an office in Bordeaux, France
EZO: United States
PRICING MODEL
Hector: Based on the number of assets, 3 plans
EZO: Based on the number of assets, 4 plans, maintenance (CMMS) as an add-on
FREE TRIAL
Hector: 15 days, all features
EZO: 14 days, no credit card
DATA HOSTING
Hector: Canada, United States, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia
EZO: United States by default, other regions on request
Feature comparison: Hector vs EZO
“Not documented” means the feature does not appear in EZO’s public documentation. The plans mentioned (Essential, Advanced, Premium, Enterprise) are those on its public pricing page.
| Criteria | Hector | EZO |
|---|---|---|
| Barcodes and QR codes | Customizable labels, batch printing | Included from the Essential plan |
| RFID scanning | Included, works with Zebra devices | Advanced plan and above |
| iOS and Android mobile app | Scanning, assignment, creation, reservations | Included, offline mode on the Enterprise plan only |
| Kits, bundles and parent/child associations | Asset kits, loan bundles, associations | Packages and bundles |
| Inventory counts | Physical, cycle and recurring counts, with an adjustment phase | Audits, Advanced plan and above |
| Remote inventory validation | Employees e-sign their asset list by email | Custody audits, Advanced plan and above |
| QR code actions (Iris module) | Move, consume, create or reserve in one scan | Not documented |
| Asset check-in and check-out | With return date and reminders | Included |
| Reservations and availability calendar | List, timeline, day, week and month views | Reservations included |
| Public booking catalog | Per stockroom, with opening hours | Request portal, Premium plan |
| Recurring loans, fixed time slots and penalties | Included | Not documented |
| Preventive maintenance | Frequencies per item, costs, alerts | CMMS add-on, billed per admin user |
| Depreciation | Straight-line and double declining balance | Included |
| Requisitions, purchase orders, transfer orders and work orders | Operations module | Purchase orders and transfers from Advanced, work orders through the CMMS add-on |
| Invoices and payments | Accounting module | Not documented (AI import of supplier invoices) |
| Software licenses | Purchases, versions and assignments | Not documented |
| Users included | Unlimited | Unlimited, under a fair use policy |
| Roles and permissions | Custom roles, departments, groups, per-stockroom access | Team-based access control, Advanced plan and above |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | Microsoft Entra ID, Google, OneLogin, SAML, Active Directory | SAML, Google, Outlook, Okta, OneLogin, Ping Identity |
| GPS tracking | Map location through Google Maps | Premium plan, telematics on Enterprise |
| Test environment | Production copy, one-click reset | Not documented |
| Data hosting | Canada, United States, France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia | United States (AWS) by default, other regions on request |
| Data retention and anonymization | Aligned with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA and Quebec Law 25 | GDPR compliant |
| REST API | Public documentation | Included |
| Native integrations | 25+: Intune, Jamf, MECM, Chrome OS, ServiceNow, Outlook, Google Calendar, Zoho Books, Power BI, Salto KS | Zendesk, Jira, Google Workspace, Okta, QuickBooks Online, Zapier |
Pricing: tier by tier, for 500 assets
Both tools charge based on the number of assets you track. To compare like for like, here is each tier next to its equivalent, using public monthly list prices in the same currency. Hector costs less at entry level, about the same at mid-tier, and more on its full plan, which includes operations and accounting while EZO charges extra for maintenance.
| Tier, for 500 assets | Hector | EZO |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | Shield: $69.99 per month | Essential: $81.41 per month |
| Mid-tier | Armor: $134.99 per month | Advanced: $117.11 per month |
| Full plan | Castle: $223.99 per month, operations and accounting included | Premium: $142.10 per month, maintenance (CMMS) add-on billed per admin user |
All prices in USD. Hector: 10% off with annual billing, special pricing for schools, universities and nonprofits, and prices also available in CAD, EUR and CHF. EZO: public pricing, Enterprise plan on quote.
Loans and reservations
Public booking catalog, availability calendar, recurring loans and penalties, included from the Armor plan.
Operations and accounting
Requisitions, purchase orders, transfer orders, work orders, invoices and payments, included in the Castle plan with no add-on to buy.
Support from our own team
In English and French, from offices in Quebec City and Bordeaux, with full documentation and guided onboarding.
Why teams switch from EZO to Hector
Four needs come up again and again once add-ons start to pile up.
Fast setup
Excel templates to import stockrooms, categories, assets and users, a test environment to validate your processes risk-free, and our own team to guide you step by step.
Loans configured your way
Public catalog per stockroom, fixed time slots, recurring loans, point-based penalties, required documents before booking and signature on a Topaz pad. Outlook rooms and Salto KS doors sync with your reservations.
All operations in one plan
Requisitions, purchase orders, transfer orders, work orders, invoices and payments are included in the Castle plan, with no maintenance add-on billed per admin user.
QR codes that trigger actions
With the Iris module, one scan moves, consumes, creates or reserves assets. Forms, print templates, emails and notifications adapt to your processes.
What users say about EZO
Summary of reviews published on Capterra: rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,546 reviews.
Strengths mentioned
- Easy-to-learn interface
- Fast check-in and check-out by scanning barcodes and QR codes
- Customizable fields and workflows
- Responsive support
Limitations mentioned
- Clunky search, with retired items showing up in results
- Reports dashboard is hard to read
- Checked-out items cannot be edited once confirmed
- Mobile app struggles on weak connections
How to migrate from EZO to Hector
Your data stays yours. Migration takes three steps, with our team at your side.
1
Export your inventory
Export your assets, locations and users from EZO as an Excel or CSV file.
2
Import it into Hector
Paste your data into Hector’s Excel templates (stockrooms, categories, items, assets, users). Queued files are processed every 5 minutes.
3
Configure and test
Set up loans, permissions and integrations with our team, then validate your processes in a test environment without touching your live data.
FAQ
Your questions, our answers
Are EZOfficeInventory and EZO the same software?
Yes. EZOfficeInventory is now sold under the EZO brand, which brings together the vendor’s asset, inventory and maintenance management products.
How much does EZOfficeInventory cost?
According to its public pricing, EZO starts at $81.41 per month for 500 assets on the Essential plan, then $117.11 per month (Advanced) and $142.10 per month (Premium). The maintenance (CMMS) add-on is billed per admin user, and the Enterprise plan is on quote.
What is the best EZOfficeInventory alternative for equipment loans?
Hector is built for equipment loans: a public booking catalog per stockroom, an availability calendar, recurring loans, fixed time slots, late-return penalties and e-signatures. EZO offers reservations and a request portal, the latter from the Premium plan.
Is Hector cheaper than EZOfficeInventory?
It depends on the tier. For 500 assets, at public monthly prices in USD, Hector Shield costs $69.99 versus $81.41 for EZO Essential, Armor $134.99 versus $117.11 for Advanced, and Castle $223.99 versus $142.10 for Premium. The Castle plan includes operations and accounting, while EZO’s maintenance (CMMS) is an add-on billed per admin user.
Can I import my EZOfficeInventory data into Hector?
Yes. Export your assets from EZO as an Excel or CSV file, then import them with Hector’s Excel templates. Our team helps you map fields and set up your account.
Where is Hector data hosted?
Hector hosts data in North America (Toronto and Richmond, with backups in Quebec City and Atlanta), Europe (Paris, Geneva, London) and Oceania (Sydney). Its data centers hold SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications. EZO hosts in the United States by default and offers other regions on request.