Rentman vs Current RMS (Klipboard): Manage the whole production, not just your inventory

Rentman gives AV and event production companies a single platform to plan projects, track equipment, schedule crew, and send professional quotes and invoices, with unlimited free accounts for all your freelancers.

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Why AV & event production companies choose Rentman to manage their whole production operations

Full crew scheduling, built into Rentman

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Rentman brings together a visual drag-and-drop crew planner, real-time crew availability overview, skill-based assignments, and time tracking in one platform. It also includes free access for your entire crew and freelancer network.

A mobile app built for the warehouse and the field

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One mobile app for both your equipment and your crew. Scan equipment, check labor schedules, log worked hours, and view packing lists. Purpose-built to keep up with the pace of live production.

Everything your production operation needs, in one place

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Rentman brings crew scheduling, inventory management, and finances together in one platform. No switching between tools, no duplicate data entry, and no disconnected workflows.

How does Rentman compare to Current RMS?

The table below compares Rentman vs Current RMS (Klipboard) across the features that matter most to AV and live event production companies.

Rentman

Current RMS (Klipboard)

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Crew scheduling

Yes. Visual drag-and-drop planner with real-time availability, Google Calendar sync, skill-based assignment, and scheduling conflict detection.
Basic resource planner only. No availability calendar, no drag-and-drop view, no real-time multi-job crew visibility.
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Time tracking

Yes. Crew can log worked hours directly in the free mobile app, so you can spot discrepancies and bill clients correctly.
No time tracking functionality available.
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Crew & freelancer communication

Yes. In-app crew communication, push notifications, and a crew portal for job updates and project details.
No built-in crew communication, push notifications, or crew-facing portal.
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Free unlimited crew accounts

Yes, unlimited free basic accounts for crew, freelancers, and warehouse staff.
No, every new user added incurs an extra cost.
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Mobile app

Yes. Purpose-built native app for iOS and Android. Fast scanning, crew schedules, packing lists, and time tracking. Reliable under warehouse and show conditions.
Mobile app is available, though it does not cover crew scheduling or time tracking.
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Editable document templates

Yes, you can create and customize documents to match your branding, with no coding experience required.
Editing documents requires CSS or HTML knowledge, or additional professional services.
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Equipment scanning

Yes, barcode, QR code, and RFID scanning are available. Your crew can scan equipment with the mobile app.
Barcode and QR scanning supported. No RFID support.
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Equipment kits

Yes, build reusable kits and packages. Track availability in real time across all projects.
Yes, building equipment kits is supported.
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Multiple warehouse management

Yes, full multi-warehouse support with real-time availability and inventory transfers between locations.
Supported, but requires manual adjustments.
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Subrental management

Yes, full subrental management workflow available. Includes cost calculation and sending requests to partner companies.
No subrental management workflow available.
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Zapier and open API

Yes. Zapier integration and open API for connecting to your wider tool stack.
No Zapier integration. API available but limited to built-in connectors.
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Accounting integrations

Yes. Rentman integrates with Xero and QuickBooks Online for synced invoicing and accounting workflows.
Xero and QuickBooks Online supported.
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Testimonial

"If we were going to make a change, we needed everything all under one roof. That was the big selling point with Rentman."

Ciarán Shortall
Operations Director, AVCOM

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Rentman includes a full crew scheduling module with a drag-and-drop planner, real-time staff availability calendar, skill-based assignment, time tracking, and crew communication. Crew and freelancers get unlimited free accounts with a native mobile app for Android and iOS access. No additional tool or subscription required.

Yes. Rentman is built specifically for AV and event production, covering equipment management, crew scheduling, mobile access, and client documents in a single platform. Rentman offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. 

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Rentman uses module-based pricing, so you only pay for the products and add-ons you need. You also get unlimited basic crew accounts for your entire freelancer network, with transparent pricing available on the website.

Yes. Rentman offers a native iOS and Android app built specifically for warehouse and field use. Crew members can scan equipment, register damaged equipment, and view packing lists, making it suitable for managing equipment and crew from the warehouse to the show.

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Yes. Rentman includes a drag-and-drop document builder that lets you customize quotes, callsheets, and invoices. No CSS or HTML knowledge required.

Yes. Rentman supports RFID scanning for check-in, check-out, and warehouse operations. RFID scanning reduces check-in and check-out time by up to 40%, improving both speed and accountability as your operation scales. Current RMS supports only barcode and QR scanning, with no RFID support.

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Yes. Rentman offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. You can test the full platform, including crew scheduling, equipment management, and the document builder, before committing.

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