An on-premise or cloud-based equipment and supply rental management software that offers inventory, mobile app, and maintenance functions.

Product Overview

FocalPoint Software is designed to manage operations for rental, retail stores, and service shops. It supports various kinds of inventories like homeowner items, tools, construction equipment, party supplies, and event rentals. Since 2004, it has been utilized in the United States and Canada. The system aims to accommodate business growth and scales accordingly. FocalPoint also provides a mobile app to enhance productivity both in-store and remotely, backed by a team offering friendly support.

Pros

  • US-based support
  • Ongoing software development with security improvements
  • Native Android and iOS mobile apps

Cons

  • No free trial available

Target Market

Ideal for rental stores with one or more locations providing rentals for homeowner equipment, contractor equipment, tools, party supplies, and event supplies.

Not Recommended For

Organizations that don’t do any rental, sales, or service repairs.

Video Overview

Key Features

  • Dispatch: Set up delivery vehicles, sort and assign deliveries, orders, and pickups, and print lists and reports for drivers. Integrates with Bing Maps and Garmin GPS.
  • CRM: Communicate with customers and set up reminders. Send follow-ups on reservations and quotes.
  • Accounting Integrations: Integrate with QuickBooks Online and Sage for accounting data sync.
  • Inventory: Create purchase orders automatically when stock gets too low. Dashboards let users view rented items and real-time stock. It supports several types of inventories, including homeowner tools, heavy machinery, and construction equipment.
  • Reporting: FocalPoint includes over 200 reports on key metrics like ROI, revenue, and utilization.
  • Maintenance: Set up alerts for preventative maintenance to stay on schedule. The system automatically opens a work order for the scheduled maintenance inspection.
  • QuickRental: A contract processing tool to make contract generation more efficient for the front counter.
  • Inspections: Users can create inspection sheets that customers can fill out before and after renting equipment. The sheets feature checklists, photos, an hour meter, and general damage.

Add-On Modules

  • Automatic reminders
  • eQuote
  • eSignature
  • Android and iOS mobile apps

Hardware Options

FocalPoint offers optional hardware to enhance rental businesses. Options include:

  • Barcode scanner
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Receipt printer
  • Cash drawer
  • Work order label printer
  • Drivers license scanner
  • Signature capture and chip card reader

FocalPoint Pricing

FocalPoint pricing starts at $9,500. Monthly financing options are available through the developer.

Starting Price
$9,500 (perpetual license)
Pricing Details
Monthly 0% financing available.

Product Overview

  • Client OS
  • Deployment Cloud or On-Premises

Developer Overview

  • Name Visum, LLC
  • Headquarters Minnesota ,California ,USA
  • Type Private
  • Est. Size 1-10 employees
  • Est. Revenue $1M-$10M

User Reviews of FocalPoint

Chris Hodik
  • Equipment Rental
  • 1-10 employees
  • Annual revenue $0-$1M
Overall
★★★★★
★★★★★

Best Support

September 11th, 2024 • Product Experience: 6-12 months • Role: End User

FocalPoint is a great program that helps us manage every part of our business, including the front counter, service department, parts, merchandise sales, purchase orders, and much more. One of the best things about FocalPoint is the support team. They are great at helping me with questions on the system and sharing their knowledge of the rental business.

Anonymous
Overall
★★★★★
★★★★★

Easy to Learn

August 7th, 2024 • Product Experience: 0-6 months • Roles: Purchaser & End User

I love FocalPoint! It’s so easy to use, and it does everything! When we train new employees, it’s easy to learn and they pick it up fast. I’ve used it at two different companies, and I can’t say enough good things about it. I won’t use anything else.”

Anonymous
  • Equipment Rental
Overall
★★★★★
★★★★★

Easy to use

July 18th, 2024 • Product Experience: 0-6 months • Roles: Purchaser & End User

FocalPoint is great! It’s so easy to use and handles all my rental, service, and sales needs. The team at FocalPoint have been very helpful with anything I need.

Mel Fischer
  • Heavy Equipment Rental
  • 1-10 employees
Overall
★★★★★
★★★★★

Best Decision

July 9th, 2024 • Product Experience: 0-6 months • Roles: Purchaser & End User

I’ve been so pleased with it. Choosing FocalPoint was the best decision I could’ve made!

Anonymous
  • Equipment Rental and Sales
  • 1-10 employees
Overall
★★★★★
★★★★★

Excellent Support

February 19th, 2024 • Product Experience: 6-12 months • Roles: Purchaser & End User

We love the software, and we love the support we get.

Anonymous
  • Heavy Equipment Rental and Service
  • 11-50 employees
  • Annual revenue $1M-$10M
Overall
★★★★★
★★★★★

Great for Multiple Locations

February 2nd, 2023 • Product Experience: 1-2 years • Roles: Purchaser & End User

We’ve got several locations and FocalPoint does such a good job helping us manage everything. I can easily transfer equipment between stores; it does a great job of tracking my inventory. It’s easy for my team to use and they like all the features. It has everything we need.

Anonymous
  • Equipment Rental
Overall
★★★★★
★★★★★

Fast Software and Great Support

November 16th, 2022 • Product Experience: 2+ years • Roles: Purchaser & End User

I really like using FocalPoint because it’s fast. I can get my customers taken care of quickly which makes them happy. It’s easy to put together a new contract, and returns are simple. I’ve never really had any problems, but I can always call and talk to someone when I need help.