The ONE-KEY alternative for mixed-brand kit
Milwaukee ONE-KEY is excellent, and free, if your fleet is mostly Milwaukee. DeWalt Tool Connect does much the same for DeWalt. The limit is the brand: both work best within their own ecosystem. Localizit is built for the real van, where Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, hand tools, plant and vehicles all need tracking on one map. Here is the honest comparison.
What Milwaukee ONE-KEY is best at
- •A fleet that is mostly Milwaukee: ONE-KEY is purpose-built and free.
- •Tool control on compatible Milwaukee tools, including remote lockout if a tool is stolen.
- •Deep per-tool customisation, service history and inventory for the Milwaukee range.
- •Bluetooth location via the ONE-KEY community of app users, with TICK tags for other items.
- •DeWalt Tool Connect offers a similar, brand-locked experience for DeWalt kit.
What Localizit is best at
- •One map for every brand: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Festool, hand tools and more.
- •4G GPS for vans, trailers and plant, not just Bluetooth on cordless tools.
- •A brand-agnostic asset register with serial, photos and value for insurance.
- •Covert tags that hide in cases and non-powered kit a tool-brand app cannot see.
- •A live police recovery link, geofences and out-of-hours theft alerts across the whole fleet.
| Milwaukee ONE-KEY | Localizit | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A mostly-Milwaukee tool fleet | A mixed-brand fleet plus plant and vehicles |
| Brand coverage | Milwaukee tools, plus TICK tags for other items | Any brand, any asset, on one register and map |
| Tool lockout | Yes, on compatible Milwaukee tools | No tool-level lockout; focus is location, register and recovery |
| Location tech | Bluetooth via the ONE-KEY app community | BLE via passing phones, plus 4G GPS that reports its own position |
| Live GPS option | Bluetooth only on most items | 4G GPS for vans, trailers and plant on the same map |
| Asset register | Strong for Milwaukee tools | Brand-agnostic: serial, make, model, photos and value for anything |
| Recovery | Find and, on Milwaukee tools, lock out | Live, revocable police recovery link plus out-of-hours alerts |
| Cost | Free software for Milwaukee owners | One monthly platform plan covers the fleet; tags are a one-off cost |
Milwaukee, ONE-KEY, DeWalt and Tool Connect are trademarks of their respective owners. Localizit is not affiliated with Milwaukee or DeWalt. This comparison reflects each product's design intent and publicly described features.
When Milwaukee ONE-KEY is the better choice
- •Your fleet is overwhelmingly Milwaukee and you want tool control and lockout.
- •You want deep per-tool customisation and service history within the Milwaukee range.
- •You want capable tracking software at no extra cost. The same logic applies to DeWalt Tool Connect for a DeWalt fleet.
When Localizit fits better
- •You run a mix of brands and do not want a separate app per manufacturer.
- •You also need to track hand tools, plant, trailers and vans, not just cordless tools.
- •You want 4G GPS alongside BLE tags, with a police recovery link for the whole fleet.
- •You want one asset register that works for insurance regardless of who made the tool.
If your van is almost all Milwaukee, ONE-KEY is hard to beat and costs nothing, so use it. Localizit is the better fit when the kit list crosses brands and asset types: it puts every tool, plus plant and vehicles, on one map with a single register, 4G GPS where you need it, and a recovery link you can share with the police.
Localizit vs Milwaukee ONE-KEY FAQs
Should I use ONE-KEY or Localizit?
If your fleet is mostly Milwaukee and you want tool control and lockout, ONE-KEY is purpose-built and free, so use it. If you run a mix of brands, or you also need to track hand tools, plant, trailers and vans, Localizit puts everything on one map with a single asset register and a 4G GPS option.
What about DeWalt tools?
DeWalt Tool Connect is DeWalt's own equivalent of ONE-KEY and works best within the DeWalt range. If your kit spans Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita and others, running one app per brand gets awkward. Localizit is brand-agnostic, so every tool sits on the same register and map.
Does Localizit lock out stolen tools like ONE-KEY can?
No. Tool-level lockout is a feature of the manufacturer's own platform on compatible tools. Localizit focuses on location, a serial-number register and recovery: covert tags, 4G GPS, geofenced out-of-hours alerts and a live link to share with the police.
Can Localizit track vans and plant as well as tools?
Yes. Fit 4G GPS trackers to vans, trailers and plant for live positioning, and use covert BLE tags across tools and smaller kit, all on one map. ONE-KEY is Bluetooth-focused on cordless tools.
Is Localizit free like ONE-KEY?
No. ONE-KEY is free software for Milwaukee owners. Localizit is a paid platform because it is brand-agnostic and includes GPS, the register, alerts and police-share links: one monthly plan from £29 a month covers your tag list, with tags bought as a one-off with no SIM or data fees.
See if Localizit fits your kit
Covert BLE tags and 4G GPS on one map, with an asset register and a police recovery link.