← Back to RetailIQ Inventory

Dedicated Barcode Guns vs. RetailIQ Smartphone Scanning

Save up to $15,000 per audit cycle by eliminating dedicated scanner hardware rentals.

Key Hardware Comparison

Traditional laser barcode scanners cost $500–$1,200 per unit plus ongoing battery replacements and maintenance. RetailIQ uses high-speed WebAssembly camera decoding on your staff's existing iOS and Android devices with instant offline caching and cloud sync.