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ToolHound: cost, fit and limits
ToolHound is a tool crib and inventory tracking system made by ToolHound Inc. that manages stocked tools and consumables across storage locations, with named-user tiers, selectable modules and unlimited mobile users on every plan. Pricing is yearly.
What to know first
ToolHound is priced by locations, named users and modules. Essentials starts at $5,595 a year and covers two stocking locations, five named users and any two modules, while Professional, Enterprise and Unlimited tiers sit behind a live demo request. Unlimited inventory and mobile users are listed on every plan. The pages we opened mention no AI feature, API, free trial or named integration.
ToolHound at a glance
| Maker | ToolHound Inc. (per the footer copyright line), Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Entry price | Starting at $5,595 per year (Essentials) |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Asset Tracking Software in 2026, rank 13 of 13 |
| Website | toolhound.com |
Who ToolHound is best for
Tool cribs with several stockrooms
Plans scale from two stocking locations on Essentials to unlimited on the top tier, with unlimited inventory throughout. Each tier raises the location count, so match the plan to your stockrooms.
Crews with many mobile borrowers
Every plan includes unlimited mobile users, so field staff can scan without taking a paid named seat. Named users, who administer the system, are the paid seats.
Buyers who add modules over time
Any two modules come with Essentials through Enterprise, and the Unlimited plan includes all modules. Check which modules are included before you plan an upgrade path.
ToolHound plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Starting at $5,595 per year | 2 stocking locations, unlimited inventory, 5 named users, any 2 modules and unlimited mobile users. |
| Professional | Not shown; demo request | 5 stocking locations, unlimited inventory, 10 named users, any 2 modules and unlimited mobile users. |
| Enterprise | Not shown; demo request | 10 stocking locations, unlimited inventory, 20 named users, any 2 modules and unlimited mobile users. |
| Unlimited | Not shown; demo request | Unlimited locations, inventory and named users, all modules and unlimited mobile users. It is the only tier with no limit on named users. |
Checked November 2026.
What ToolHound does
- Unlimited inventory
- Every plan lists unlimited inventory, so item count does not drive the price the way it does at asset-count vendors. Counts do not affect the price, which helps stores with many small items.
- Module choice
- Essentials through Enterprise let you choose any two modules, and only Unlimited includes them all. The pages do not list module names, so ask which ones exist.
- Mobile users
- Unlimited mobile users on every plan separate field scanning from the named users who administer the system. Borrowers can scan from phones without taking a paid administrator seat.
- Location scaling
- Stocking locations scale from 2 to 5 to 10 and then unlimited, which is the main lever between the four tiers. Choose the tier by how many separate stockrooms you operate.
How ToolHound handles your data
The vendor's policy was not checked for data handling: the privacy policy URL returned a 404 error, and the pricing page says nothing about hosting, retention, certifications or whether customer data trains any model. The page does not describe the deployment or whether there is an API. Because the contract starts at $5,595 a year and three of four tiers need a demo, ask for a written description of where data is hosted, how it can be exported and what happens to it after cancellation.
Where ToolHound falls short in practice
- Prices hidden on most tiers. Three of four plans have no published price and require a live demo. You need a live demo before you can compare ToolHound with posted prices elsewhere.
- No trial or free plan. The pages opened mention no free plan or trial, so the first $5,595 is a commitment made after a demo. Ask for a pilot on one location before you commit to a yearly term.
- Module cap on lower tiers. Only the Unlimited plan includes all modules, so teams needing three or more modules must upgrade or ask for a custom arrangement. Teams needing a third module should ask about upgrade costs first.
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ToolHound: common questions
How much does ToolHound cost?
Essentials starts at $5,595 a year. The other three plans, Professional, Enterprise and Unlimited, show no price and sit behind a Request a Live Demo button. The page does not state the billing basis beyond the yearly figure. Ask for quotes.
What does the ToolHound Essentials plan include?
Essentials covers 2 stocking locations, unlimited inventory, 5 named users, any 2 modules and unlimited mobile users. The page does not list what the modules are, so ask which two match your workflow before buying. Ask which modules exist and what each one covers before you buy.
Does ToolHound have a free trial?
No free plan or trial is mentioned on the pages we opened. The path to a purchase runs through a live demo, so ask whether a pilot on one stocking location is possible before you sign a yearly contract. Ask about a pilot.
Does ToolHound include AI or an API?
Neither is mentioned on the pages we opened. The vendor's policy was not checked for AI use, and the pricing page lists no API access or named integrations, so ask directly if you need automation or reporting into other systems.
Who should consider ToolHound?
Organizations that run tool cribs or stockrooms with several locations and many mobile borrowers. Unlimited mobile users and unlimited inventory on every plan suit them. It is a poor match for buyers who want a posted low price or AI features.