Head-to-head · CMMS Software
MaintainX vs Coast
MaintainX 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 scoreMaintainX · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Coast
MaintainX scores higher on our rubric for cmms software: 8.8 against 5.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #37.
MaintainX is the better fit for teams needing integrations and mobile workflows. Coast is the better fit for small teams wanting broad platform coverage.
- MaintainX fits best
Teams needing integrations and mobile workflows
- Coast fits best
Small teams wanting broad platform coverage
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Side by side
| Feature | MaintainX 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Coast 5.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 5.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in CMMS Software | #37 in CMMS Software |
| Best for | Teams needing integrations and mobile workflows | Small teams wanting broad platform coverage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $20/user/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features MaintainX 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 | MaintainX is a cloud-based CMMS for maintenance managers, technicians, operators, and other frontline teams. It brings preventive and reactive maintenance, work orders, assets, procedures, parts, requests, reporting, and communications… 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
MaintainX — where it wins
- Basic includes unlimited work orders and procedures.
- Mobile offline mode supports work away from a connection.
- Integrations include NetSuite, Dynamics 365, Power BI, and Slack.
Where it doesn't
- Parts inventory and purchase orders require Premium.
- Premium starts at $65 per user/month, billed annually.
- Enterprise features such as multi-site management are on a higher tier.
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
- MaintainX8.8/10 · Free plan
A mobile CMMS with a free plan, offline workflows, and broad integrations.
Visit MaintainXFull 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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