Asset Essentials vs UpKeep

Asset Essentials9.2Visit UpKeep8.4Visit

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

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UpKeep #5 in CMMS Software 8.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit UpKeep

• Asset Essentials fits best

  Enterprise asset and facilities programs

• UpKeep fits best

  Maintenance teams needing mobile and AI workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Asset Essentials 9.2/10 Visit ↗	UpKeep 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#1 in CMMS Software	#5 in CMMS Software
Best for	Enterprise asset and facilities programs	Maintenance teams needing mobile and AI workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$24/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	7 integrations	6 integrations
Features Asset Essentials 5/5 · UpKeep 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	Handles work orders, preventive schedules, asset records and inventory. Mobile apps support work orders, asset history and offline synchronization. Nova AI, requester access and ERP, IoT, GPS and custom integrations broaden its workflows.
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow CMMS AI capabilities are optional	There is no free plan, and monthly pricing starts at $24 per user. Offline mode and the external request portal are Professional-tier features. Workflow automation, SSO and custom integrations are Enterprise-tier features.
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 →	UpKeep is a cloud-based computerized maintenance management system for maintenance, facilities, reliability and operations teams. It brings work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, asset records, parts inventory, technician activity… 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

• UpKeep — where it wins

  • Handles work orders, preventive schedules, asset records and inventory.
  • Mobile apps support work orders, asset history and offline synchronization.
  • Nova AI, requester access and ERP, IoT, GPS and custom integrations broaden its workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan, and monthly pricing starts at $24 per user.
  • Offline mode and the external request portal are Professional-tier features.
  • Workflow automation, SSO and custom integrations are Enterprise-tier features.

• Asset Essentials9.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• UpKeep8.4/10 · 7-day trial

  A mobile CMMS for work orders, preventive maintenance, assets, inventory and AI-assisted workflows.

  Visit UpKeepFull verdict →