Introduction
As teams prepare for 2026, many are rethinking how they manage assets at a practical level. Not every organization needs an enterprise-heavy platform on day one, but most have already outgrown spreadsheets. That gap is exactly where Strev Lite fits.
For years, asset management tools have forced teams into an uncomfortable choice. Either stay on spreadsheets that break the moment assets start moving, or adopt enterprise platforms that feel oversized for day-to-day needs. There hasn’t been much middle ground.
Today, we’re introducing Strev Lite, a new product from Strev.ai designed for small businesses, individuals, and growing teams that want to digitalize asset tracking without complexity or high costs. Strev Lite brings structure, visibility, and accountability to asset management at an entry point that finally makes sense.
Strev Lite is a new product from Strev.ai, created for teams that already know spreadsheets are failing them but don’t want complexity, long implementations, or high costs just to track what they own.
Why We Built Strev Lite
We kept seeing the same pattern across different teams. Asset tracking starts simple, usually with a spreadsheet. Then people change roles, devices move locations, equipment gets repaired, and suddenly no one is sure which file is accurate anymore.
What makes this worse is that most asset management software assumes you already have mature processes in place. Approval workflows, complex configurations, and enterprise pricing all become barriers. Strev Lite exists because many teams don’t need all of that. They need clarity first.
What Strev Lite Is (and What It Is Not)
Strev Lite is intentionally focused. It is not a trimmed-down demo or a limited trial. It is a complete, usable product designed around the most common asset tracking needs.
You can add assets, assign them to people or locations, track changes over time, and verify everything quickly using QR or barcode scanning. That’s the core. There’s no unnecessary setup and no steep learning curve.
At the same time, Strev Lite is not a dead-end tool. It shares the same foundation as the full Strev platform, which means teams are not boxed into a separate system when they grow.
Asset Tracking for Under $1 per Asset per Month
Pricing has always been one of the biggest blockers for smaller teams. Strev Lite removes that conversation entirely.
With pricing starting for as low as $1 per asset per month, teams can finally justify moving away from spreadsheets without asking for special budget approval. Whether you’re tracking 15 assets or 300, the math stays simple and predictable.
This pricing model makes Strev Lite practical for small businesses, consultants, internal teams, and even individuals managing company-owned equipment.
Key Features of Strev Lite
- Centralized Asset Records That Stay Accurate
Strev Lite gives teams a single, reliable place to store asset information. Each asset record includes ownership, location, and basic details that update as changes happen. This removes the need to cross-check multiple spreadsheets or email threads just to confirm who has a device or where it’s assigned.
Because everything lives in one system, teams spend less time reconciling data and more time acting on it.
- QR and Barcode Scanning for Fast Verification
Every asset in Strev Lite can be tagged with a QR or barcode, making audits and spot checks significantly faster. Instead of manually matching serial numbers or scrolling through lists, teams can scan assets using a mobile device and confirm details instantly.
This is especially useful during onboarding, offboarding, or periodic inventory checks where accuracy matters and time is limited.
- Simple Check-In and Check-Out Tracking
Strev Lite makes it easy to track when assets move between people or locations. Whether a laptop is reassigned to a new employee or equipment is temporarily loaned out, changes are recorded clearly.
This basic movement tracking helps establish accountability without introducing complex workflows or approval layers that slow teams down.
- Lightweight Activity History for Accountability
Each asset maintains a simple history of updates so changes are not lost or overwritten. Teams can see when ownership changed, when details were updated, or when an asset was verified.
This visibility reduces confusion and helps answer questions quickly, especially when multiple people manage assets over time.
- Clean Dashboards for Everyday Visibility
Strev Lite surfaces asset information through clear, uncluttered dashboards. Teams can quickly see how many assets are active, where they are assigned, and which items may need attention.
The goal is not to overwhelm users with data, but to make common questions easy to answer without exporting files or running manual reports.
- Designed to Scale Without Rework
While Strev Lite is intentionally lightweight, it shares the same foundation as the full Strev platform. This means teams are not locked into a temporary system.
As asset volumes grow or tracking needs become more complex, teams can move to the full Strev solution without migrating data or retraining users. What starts simple does not become a limitation later.
How Strev Lite Fits with the Full Strev Platform
Strev Lite is not a separate product line built in isolation. It’s part of the Strev ecosystem.
Teams that start with Strev Lite can move to the full Strev platform when their needs expand. There is no rework, no migration, and no reset. As workflows become more complex or asset volumes increase, the system grows with you instead of forcing a switch.
This makes Strev Lite a safe starting point, not a temporary workaround.
Strev Lite is a strong fit if you are:
- A small business managing laptops, tools, or equipment
- A team replacing spreadsheets for the first time
- An individual or consultant tracking company-owned assets
- An organization testing structured asset management before scaling
If your main question is “Where are our assets and who is responsible for them?”, Strev Lite is built for that exact moment.
Final Thoughts
Strev Lite was not created to compete with enterprise asset management platforms. It was created because many teams never needed those platforms in the first place. They needed something reliable, affordable, and easy to use before asset tracking became a problem.
If spreadsheets are already slowing you down, Strev Lite gives you a clear way forward without forcing you into complexity. You can start tracking assets properly today and scale when you’re ready.
