Head-to-head · CMMS Software
Maintainly vs Coast
Maintainly leads on 0 checks, Coast 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 scoreMaintainly · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
Maintainly scores higher on our rubric for cmms software: 7.6 against 5.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #37.
Maintainly is the better fit for small businesses needing core CMMS at a low entry price. Coast is the better fit for small teams wanting broad platform coverage.
- Maintainly fits best
Small businesses needing core CMMS at a low entry price
- Coast fits best
Small teams wanting broad platform coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | Maintainly 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Coast 5.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 5.2 |
| Ranking | #12 in CMMS Software | #37 in CMMS Software |
| Best for | Small businesses needing core CMMS at a low entry price | Small teams wanting broad platform coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Maintainly 5/5 · Coast 5/5 | ||
| Preventive maintenance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spare parts inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technician time tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Native | Native |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Coast brings maintenance work into a shared system for deskless and maintenance teams. It covers work orders, preventive maintenance, asset records, spare-parts inventory, inspections, team messaging, and dashboards. Facilities,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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.
Coast — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited work orders and real-time messaging
- Tracks assets, spare parts, inspections, and preventive maintenance
- Web, desktop, mobile, and API access with business integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits repeating work orders to five
- Free plan keeps history for seven days and caps uploads at 3 MB
- Paid plan pricing varies by billing and workflow selection
- Maintainly7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A free-to-start CMMS with mobile workflows; inventory and timesheets cost extra.
Visit MaintainlyFull verdict → - Coast5.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad CMMS for work orders, preventive maintenance, assets, and team communication.
Visit CoastFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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