What Asset Science does

Asset Science is a Montréal-based private software company founded in 2010 that operates a unified shop-floor operating platform for device refurbishment operations. Its platform combines multi-device diagnostics, ADISA-accredited data erasure, workflow automation, grading, and certification into a single integrated system serving reverse logistics factories, large-scale refurbishers, wireless carriers, OEMs, ITAD providers, insurance, buy-back operators, repair shops, and resellers. Customers using Asset Science serve end-brands including Samsung, Apple, Amazon, and major US carriers, and the platform processes 12M+ devices per year across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

The platform architecture centers on Pro-Diagnostic Desktop (PDD) — a multi-device diagnostic application supporting 133 Android tests and 83 iOS tests across 7,000+ device models at up to 12 simultaneous devices and 40+ units per hour — complemented by Mac Restore for Apple device flashing, the cloud-based Control Center as the central management hub, and the Data & Reporting Platform for per-unit history and operator auditing. Data Clearing provides NIST-compliant, ADISA-accredited sanitization with Express Connect for Android 16+, while the Workflow Engine automates conditional routing via webhooks and web services. Public Web Certification ('CarFax for phones') and the Back-Office API Suite — including REST APIs and MCP integration for AI agents — extend the platform into consumer trust and programmatic access layers. Integrations span NetSuite, Zebra Technologies, Back Market, eBay, Amazon Renewed, and GSMA Device Check.

Asset Science monetizes through a flat-rate subscription model across five named tiers (W-400 at $200/month to W-U001 at $7,600/month for unlimited devices), tiered overage fees ($0.80/device beyond tier), usage-based GSMA IMEI Check API pricing (from $994.41 fixed for 0–10K lookups down to $0.02 per lookup at high volume), add-on support plans ($0–$4,000/month), prepay credit packs, and white-label SDK licensing. Go-to-market combines product-led growth (14-day free trial, no sales call required) with enterprise field sales for 100,000+ device/month operations and marketplace/API channel partnerships.

Name

Asset Science

Legal name

Asset Science

Website

https://assetscience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Asset Science is a Montréal-based software company founded in 2010 that provides a unified shop-floor operating platform for device refurbishment operations, combining multi-device diagnostics, ADISA-certified data erasure, workflow automation, grading, and certification for refurbishers, carriers, OEMs, ITAD providers, and resellers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Device Refurbishment Software

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electronics Refurbishment, Repair & Reuse (Remarketing/Resale) (BPALAIAD), IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Secure Data Erasure (BPAEAOAK)

Keywords

• Device refurbishment platform
• Mobile diagnostics software
• Data sanitization services
• Shop-floor automation
• Device certification platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Flat-Rate Platform Licensing: Monthly or annual flat-rate licensing per workstation. The entire platform including diagnostics, data clearing, workflow engine, grading, auditing, and certification is included at a flat rate where cost per device drops as volume grows. Tiered from Starter (5,000 devices) to Enterprise (100,000+ devices).
2. Prepay Credits: Per-device prepay credit packs with per-device overage rates for customers who exceed their tier limits. $0.80 per over-rate device beyond tier maximum.
3. Support Plans: Add-on support plans ranging from free email support to premium 24/7 support with 1-hour SLA and onsite support options. Monthly costs from $0 to $4,000.
4. GSMA IMEI Check API: Volume-based API lookups for GSMA device verification with tiered pricing from $994.41 fixed for 0-10,000 lookups down to $0.02 per lookup for 1,000,001-10,000,000 lookups.
5. White-Label SDK Licensing: SDK available for white-label application development, enabling partners to embed platform capabilities under their own brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Asset Science provides a unified shop-floor operating platform for device refurbishment operations, combining multi-device diagnostics (up to 12 devices simultaneously, 133 Android and 83 iOS tests, 40+ UPH), ADISA-accredited data erasure, workflow automation, grading, operator auditing, and certification in a single cloud-based platform. It serves refurbishment operations from small shops processing 5,000 devices per month up to enterprise operators processing 100,000+ devices monthly with flat-rate tiered licensing covering the full lifecycle from receiving to marketplace resale.

Product overview

Asset Science offers a unified shop-floor operating platform for device refurbishers, combining diagnostics, data clearing, grading, inventory, and certification into one integrated system. The core architecture centers on Pro-Diagnostic Desktop (PDD) for multi-device diagnostics (133 Android tests, 83 iOS tests), Mac Restore for Apple device flashing, and the cloud-based Control Center as the central management hub. Data Clearing provides ADISA-certified erasure with Express Connect for Android 16+. The Workflow Engine automates conditional routing and device processing. Reporting and operator auditing tools provide full visibility, while Public Web Certification delivers consumer-facing device history. The Back-Office API Suite enables ERP/WMS integration and MCP connectivity for AI agents. Specialized add-ons include Apple Watch Receiving workflows, Manual Grading & Cleaning, and RMA Treatment Module. Platform licensing spans Starter to Enterprise tiers with tiered flat-rate pricing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pro-Diagnostic Desktop (PDD) Multi-device simultaneous diagnostic application for iOS and Android running on Windows, supporting 133 Android tests and 83 iOS tests across 7,000+ Android and 90 iOS models. Processes up to 12 devices simultaneously at 40+ units per hour with built-in ADISA-accredited data erasure and hardware failure detection, targeted at refurbishment operations from 5,000 to 100,000+ devices per month.
• Mac Restore Full restore platform running on macOS for iOS and macOS device flashing and ADISA-certified data erasure, with PDF and virtual certificate reporting, integrated with the cloud-based Control Center for unified refurbishment workflow management.
• Control Center Cloud-based web portal for managing entire refurbishment operations, with autonomous workflow creation, self-defined parameters and fail codes, role-based access control, multi-location management, and pre-/post-condition routing. Runs without proprietary hardware, with both cloud and on-premise deployment options.
• Data & Reporting Platform Analytics platform providing complete per-unit device history (IMEI, serial, OS, storage, color, region), operator audits, UPH and performance dashboards, trend analytics, scheduled automated reports, and full data export via CSV and API across diagnostics and pre-wipe certifications.
• Public Web Certification Consumer-facing device history and certification lookup portal providing QR code certificate lookup and diagnostic result transparency for resale trust building on the secondary mobile device market.
• Back-Office API Suite Integration layer providing full REST API endpoints for data injection and extraction, ERP and WMS system integration, MCP integration for AI Agents, and license-controlled access enabling partners to embed platform capabilities.
• GSMA IMEI Check API Volume-based API for GSMA device identity verification and lost & stolen checking with tiered pricing from $994.41 fixed for 0-10,000 monthly lookups down to $0.02 per lookup at 1,000,001-10,000,000 lookups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50-85% cost savings versus competitors at scale (Apkudo, FutureDial)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability5 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• NetSuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationNetSuite ERP connector integration enabling data exchange between Asset Science platform and NetSuite enterprise resource planning systems for customer operations.
• Back MarketcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace API integration with Back Market enabling certified devices to flow directly to this refurbished device marketplace with full diagnostic and data erasure certification.
• eBaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace API integration with eBay enabling certified devices to be listed with verified diagnostic history and data erasure certification on eBay's platform.
• Amazon RenewedcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace API integration with Amazon Renewed program enabling certified refurbished devices to be listed with full transparency and certification on Amazon's renewed marketplace.
• GSMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationGSMA Device Check API integration for identity verification and IMEI lookups. Provides lost and stolen device checking and device identity verification as part of the diagnostic workflow.
• Zebra TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Zebra printers and scanners for custom workflows at every stage of the refurbishment process including receiving, data cleaning, diagnostics, cosmetic grading, and shipping.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Apkudo: Apkudo is the most directly comparable competitor, providing device-testing and grading software for the wireless and refurbished-device industry. Asset Science explicitly benchmarks its 50–70% cost advantage against Apkudo's per-device pricing model.
• FutureDial: FutureDial provides automated phone-testing and data-clearing solutions for mobile device refurbishers and recyclers. Asset Science benchmarks against FutureDial's per-device pricing (claiming 75–85% savings) as a core competitive positioning.
• Blancco Technology Group: Blancco is a leader in certified data erasure and IT asset disposition software, including mobile device sanitization. Asset Science competes on the data-clearing layer (ADISA-accredited, NIST-compliant) where Blancco is an established incumbent.
• PhoneCheck: PhoneCheck provides mobile device diagnostics, grading, and certification used by carriers, retailers, and refurbishers. It is a direct competitor in the diagnostics-and-grading workflow that Asset Science's Pro-Diagnostic Desktop targets.
• MCE Systems: MCE Systems provides device lifecycle management, trade-in, and diagnostic solutions for carriers, OEMs, and retailers. It overlaps with Asset Science in trade-in workflows, diagnostics, and shop-floor automation.
• Certus (PHM Group / Certus Mobile): Certus provides software for smartphone refurbishment, diagnostics, and trade-in workflows used by carriers and resellers. It competes directly with Asset Science in the refurbishment-shop-floor software category.

Broad incumbents

• Cellebrite: Cellebrite is a broad mobile-device intelligence and diagnostics platform with enterprise-grade device testing capabilities. While primarily known for forensic/data extraction, its mobile diagnostics overlap with parts of Asset Science's workflow.
• ecoATM / OwnerCo: ecoATM operates one of the largest automated device trade-in kiosk networks and processes millions of devices annually. While it uses proprietary diagnostics internally, it represents the kind of large-scale buyer ecosystem that Asset Science could serve.
• HYLA Mobile (Assurant): HYLA Mobile, an Assurant business, operates device trade-in, grading, and refurbishment at scale with proprietary diagnostics. As a broad incumbent with end-to-end capabilities it competes with parts of the Asset Science workflow.

Others

• Back Market: Back Market is the largest certified refurbished-device marketplace and a core downstream integration partner for Asset Science. While not a software competitor, Back Market's standards for certified devices shape the requirements that refurbishers expect from diagnostics platforms like Asset Science.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AssetScienceLLC

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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