Asset Essentials vs Maintainly

Asset Essentials9.2Visit Maintainly7.6Visit

Higher score Asset Essentials #1 in CMMS Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Siemens

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Maintainly #12 in CMMS Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Maintainly

• Asset Essentials fits best

  Enterprise asset and facilities programs

• Maintainly fits best

  Small businesses needing core CMMS at a low entry price

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Side by side

Feature	Asset Essentials 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Maintainly 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.6
Ranking	#1 in CMMS Software	#12 in CMMS Software
Best for	Enterprise asset and facilities programs	Small businesses needing core CMMS at a low entry price
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$12/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	7 integrations	3 integrations
Features Asset Essentials 5/5 · Maintainly 5/5
Preventive maintenance	✓	✓
Work orders	✓	✓
Spare parts inventory	✓	✓
Technician time tracking	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile access	Native	Native
Our review
Pros	Connects asset histories, condition data, work orders, and preventive schedules Mobile app supports barcode, QR-code, and offline work-order access API, GIS, analytics, and AI maintenance features extend its operational scope	Free plan includes unlimited work orders and a mobile CMMS app. Preventive maintenance can be scheduled by time or meter readings. Native mobile workflows, technician time tracking, and a REST API.
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow CMMS AI capabilities are optional	Inventory management is a paid add-on at $7 per user per month. Timesheets require a separate $5-per-user monthly add-on. API access is listed among Enterprise plan highlights, not lower tiers.
Our verdict	Asset Essentials is a cloud-based CMMS for maintenance teams, asset managers, and operations leaders in education, manufacturing, government, and other organizations. It brings asset and facility records together with condition data, work… Read the review →	Maintainly is a cloud-based CMMS for maintenance teams handling assets, work requests, and preventive or corrective work orders. Its stated industries include manufacturing, hospitality, property management, healthcare, and fleet… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Asset Essentials — where it wins

  • Connects asset histories, condition data, work orders, and preventive schedules
  • Mobile app supports barcode, QR-code, and offline work-order access
  • API, GIS, analytics, and AI maintenance features extend its operational scope

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow CMMS
  • AI capabilities are optional

• Maintainly — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited work orders and a mobile CMMS app.
  • Preventive maintenance can be scheduled by time or meter readings.
  • Native mobile workflows, technician time tracking, and a REST API.

  Where it doesn't

  • Inventory management is a paid add-on at $7 per user per month.
  • Timesheets require a separate $5-per-user monthly add-on.
  • API access is listed among Enterprise plan highlights, not lower tiers.

• Asset Essentials9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad CMMS for large asset programs, with pricing handled through sales.

  Visit SiemensFull verdict →
• Maintainly7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A free-to-start CMMS with mobile workflows; inventory and timesheets cost extra.

  Visit MaintainlyFull verdict →