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Head-to-head · CMMS Software

Asset Essentials vs Maintenance Connection

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Asset Essentials #1 in CMMS Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Siemens
Maintenance Connection #6 in CMMS Software 8.2/10 From $110/user/mo ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Accruent

Asset Essentials leads on 0 checks, Maintenance Connection on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAsset Essentials · 9.2/10

Asset Essentials scores higher on our rubric for cmms software: 9.2 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Asset Essentials is the better fit for enterprise asset and facilities programs. Maintenance Connection is the better fit for organizations connecting maintenance across multiple systems.

  • Asset Essentials fits best

    Enterprise asset and facilities programs

  • Maintenance Connection fits best

    Organizations connecting maintenance across multiple systems

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Side by side

Feature Asset Essentials 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Maintenance Connection 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.2
Ranking #1 in CMMS Software #6 in CMMS Software
Best for Enterprise asset and facilities programs Organizations connecting maintenance across multiple systems
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request From $110/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations 7 integrations 10 integrations
Features Asset Essentials 5/5 · Maintenance Connection 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
  • Schedules preventive maintenance by time, usage, or condition
  • Supports offline mobile work orders and QR or barcode scanning
  • Offers a REST API and integrations across enterprise systems
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow CMMS
  • AI capabilities are optional
  • Requires contacting sales for a personalized quote
  • No permanent free plan
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simpler maintenance teams
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…

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Maintenance Connection is a computerized maintenance management and enterprise asset management platform from Accruent. It is designed for maintenance managers, technicians, facility teams, plant and operations managers, and reliability…

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  1. Asset EssentialsCMMS Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Maintenance ConnectionCMMS Software 8.2From $110/user/mo

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

  • Maintenance Connection — where it wins

    • Schedules preventive maintenance by time, usage, or condition
    • Supports offline mobile work orders and QR or barcode scanning
    • Offers a REST API and integrations across enterprise systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires contacting sales for a personalized quote
    • No permanent free plan
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simpler maintenance teams
  • Asset Essentials9.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit SiemensFull verdict →
  • Maintenance Connection8.2/10 · From $110/user/mo

    A maintenance platform with broad integrations, offline mobile work, and flexible deployment.

    Visit AccruentFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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