Batchtab vs Rentman
Rental projects, or food production as well.
Rentman is built for AV, event and party rental companies. If you also scale recipes and run a kitchen before the delivery, Batchtab covers that part.
TL;DR
Rentman is rental and production management software for AV and event companies, with a dedicated party-rental offering. Batchtab covers the kitchen side after the order: recipe-based quantities, batch and expiry tracking, and multi-day production scheduling, plus packing and routes. No recipe-scaling or allergen feature appears in Rentman's published feature lists (checked 2026-10-24). Rentman fits best when equipment availability, crew and transport per project are the core of the business; Batchtab fits when you also cook.
Head-to-head comparison
What matters when the kitchen is part of the job.
| Feature | Batchtab | Rentman |
|---|---|---|
| Recipe scaling & BOM | Recipes and components, decimal quantities | Not listed Equipment bundles and consumables, not recipe scaling (checked 2026-10-24) |
| Allergen tracking | ~ Allergen attributes on items and recipes | No native feature listed Custom fields can store allergen data |
| Kitchen production scheduling | Multi-day, by station and run | Not listed Project, crew and transport scheduling; no kitchen prep-cook-pack flow listed |
| Perishable inventory | Batch, lot, expiry, FIFO | ~ Stock levels and consumables; expiry and batch tracking not listed |
| Route optimization | Multi-vehicle, time windows, capacities | ~ Transport scheduling with driver assignment and distance calculation; no route optimization listed |
| Equipment scanning | ~ Scan-based load manifests | QR and barcode scanning, repair and damage tracking |
| Crew scheduling | Requirements, assignments, check-in | Shifts, time registration, crew app |
| Pricing model | On request Flat license, unlimited users | Platform fee plus per power user 39 EUR per month base, 14 to 24 EUR per power user per month by product, basic users free; list prices as of 2026-10-24 |
Competitor information as of 2026-10-24. Sources: Rentman pricing, Rentman inventory plans, Rentman crew plans, Rentman party rental, Rentman API.
Key Differences
Batchtab calculates production quantities from recipes and components
Bills of materials are exploded and scaled in production scheduling. Recipe scaling is not listed in Rentman's feature lists (checked 2026-10-24).
Kitchen production scheduling is not listed in Rentman's features
Rentman covers project time schedules, crew shifts, tasks and transport. A kitchen prep-cook-pack flow is not listed (checked 2026-10-24).
Batchtab is a flat license with unlimited users
Rentman charges a platform fee plus a price per power user and product, with free basic users. The amount for Batchtab is quoted after we discuss your needs.
Batchtab tracks batch numbers, expiry dates and FIFO for perishables
Rentman lists stock levels and consumables; expiry and batch tracking are not listed (checked 2026-10-24).
Where the two tools differ
Examples from catering operations.
Recipe scaling
You need 150 portions of beef bourguignon. Rentman does not list recipe scaling, so the production math stays outside the tool.
Batchtab: recipe and component quantities calculated from the confirmed order.
Allergen data
Rentman has no allergen module listed. You would model allergens in custom fields.
Batchtab: allergens kept as attributes on items and recipes, shown on food specifications and labels.
Kitchen production flow
Monday is prep, Tuesday is cook, Wednesday is delivery. Rentman plans equipment, crew and transport per project and lists no kitchen prep-cook-pack flow.
Batchtab: multi-day production scheduling by station and run.
What Batchtab adds
Food production on top of delivery logistics.
Recipes and components
Recipes, BOMs and batch calculations are part of the data model.
Kitchen production scheduling
Plan prep, cook and pack across days, stations and runs.
Perishable inventory
Track expiration dates, batch and lot numbers and FIFO picking.
One chain after the order
Production, packing with scan, optimized routes, proof of delivery and return trips in one system.
Moving from Rentman
Rentman can export your equipment and customer data. We map it to Batchtab inventory and set up your recipes with you, and we run the move as part of the scoped rollout.
Data migration is part of the scoped rollout.
Does Batchtab fit your operation?
Rentman is a strong choice for equipment rental and crew. Contact us if the kitchen is part of your job.
Batchtab is in closed beta, with access limited to a small number of companies. Contact us to discuss whether it fits your needs.
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