Firstbase vs the competition

    Achieve 97% device retrieval and streamline global IT operations

    Firstbase unifies IT services and software across the full lifecycle with less manual work, more control, and solid ROI. Turn fragmented IT tasks into automated workflows.

    For growing teams of 50 — and global teams of 15,000.

    Cloud-based IT closet for peripherals

    Replace ad-hoc ordering with always-on self-service access to a Virtual IT Closet.

    Policy-driven self-service at scale

    Set up role-based kits and catalogs. Employees can order, and IT can approve or upgrade devices — all in one click.

    Real-time visibility + white-glove support

    Track asset location and status in one portal. Always-on support from our ops team across regions.

    Your ROI gain with Firstbase

    Key performance areas impacting IT speed, cost, and compliance.

    Metric
    Before Firstbase
    After Firstbase
    Device retrieval rate
    70% average industry retrieval rate
    97%+ retrieval rate with automated, trackable workflows
    Compliance visibility
    Up to $35M compliance risk due to poor device tracking
    Audit-ready ITIL + SOC 2 workflows
    ITAD credits
    0% value from retired hardware
    Quarterly resale credits
    Integrated workflows
    Manual HRIS/IT sync errors
    30-min setup, 2-week integration
    Value of assets
    30% IT budget wasted on ghost assets
    $67K+ recovered via automated retrievals

    Source: ROI calculator based on 3× hiring growth and 200k global orders per year.

    Cut 700+ hours of admin time in your asset lifecycle

    Effortless device returns and redeployment — everything encrypted.

    Save $67K annually in write-offs through automated retrievals

    With 97%+ retrieval success (vs the industry's 70%), Firstbase helps you avoid costly write-offs.

    • Under 30-day turnaround with stakeholder communication
    • SOC Type II encrypted tracking prevents expensive penalties

    Stop ghost assets from eating 30% of your IT budget

    Get total visibility and control over your fleet with real-time tracking.

    • Automated serial number management with audit trails
    • Enhanced oversight through a dedicated asset management portal

    Turn retired hardware into quarterly revenue credits

    Firstbase's certified remarketing recovers value while staying compliant and sustainable.

    • Certificate of Destruction for audit-ready compliance documentation
    • Certified e-waste partnerships meet local environmental standards

    Preserve capital with Hardware-as-a-Service flexibility

    Optimize cash flow over 24–36 month terms. Choose HaaS, direct purchase, or ship your own equipment.

    • OEM-agnostic supply chain management and logistics
    • Integrated catalog creation and procurement workflows
    • Full supply chain management, including ergonomic furniture

    What our customers are saying

    4.5/54.5/5from 30+ customers.
    "We have managed to save the cost of at least two employees and reduced our IT equipment stock levels by 30%."
    Ajit Matthew
    Principal & Functional Head – IT, The Math Company
    "With Firstbase, we can onboard with quicker notice and in a very seamless fashion, globally. We have saved days of time each month for our IT team."
    Allie Winkelman
    Director of Learning and Development, Thrive Global
    "The Firstbase team built our HRIS integration in two weeks, and I set it up in just 30 minutes. Now onboarding kicks off automatically."
    Tim Prouty
    IT Support Manager, Varo
    "Firstbase supports every single region where we have employees — 100% coverage. Our lean team focuses on strategic initiatives versus checkboxes."
    Thomas Olsen
    Manager, IT Program Management, New Relic

    What you can't track, you can't trust

    Tickets scattered across multiple systems, creating data silos?

    Track incidents, service requests, and asset changes from one unified dashboard.

    Off-policy hardware purchases and shadow IT slipping through?

    Built-in device procurement with lifecycle tracking prevents unauthorized purchases.

    After-hours support tickets sitting in the queue for hours?

    Get 30-second response time with 24/7 live-agent hardware and software support.

    ITIL and SOC 2 audits exposing compliance gaps?

    Pre-configured ITIL workflows with real-time audit trails keep you compliant without overhead.

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