# Must-Have Features Gap Analysis

This document lists high-value features that competitors offer (or the market increasingly expects) that TallyFlow does not currently have.

## High Priority Gaps

### 1. Depreciation & Financial Tracking
- Asset depreciation schedules
- Cost center allocation
- Integration with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero)
- **Why it matters**: Many competitors (EZOfficeInventory, Asset Panda) lead with this for finance teams.

### 2. Advanced Workflow Automation
- Approval workflows for asset check-out / transfers
- Automated alerts based on custom rules (e.g., "if asset leaves zone X without approval")
- Conditional logic in reports

### 3. Multi-Site / Multi-Company Support
- Hierarchical organization structure
- Role-based access across locations
- Consolidated reporting across sites

### 4. Barcode + QR Code Generation On-Demand
- Ability to generate and print standard barcodes/QR codes from within the system (not just RFID)

### 5. API + Webhook Extensibility (Modern)
- Public REST API with good documentation
- Webhooks for real-time events
- Zapier / Make.com integration

### 6. Offline Mobile Functionality
- Full offline mode with sync when connection returns
- Critical for warehouse and field use where connectivity is spotty

### 7. Audit Trail & Compliance Reporting
- Detailed change history on every asset
- Exportable compliance reports (SOX, ISO, etc.)

### 8. Predictive / AI Features
- Anomaly detection in asset movement
- Suggested reorder points based on usage
- "Stuck asset" prediction

## Medium Priority

- Customer / Vendor portal for self-service check-in/out
- Integration with maintenance / CMMS systems
- Photo comparison (before/after condition)
- Digital signature capture on mobile
- Bulk import/export improvements (beyond spreadsheets)

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*Last updated: May 2026*