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Head-to-head · CMMS Software

MaintainX vs UpKeep

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score MaintainX #2 in CMMS Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit MaintainX
UpKeep #5 in CMMS Software 8.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit UpKeep

MaintainX leads on 2 checks, UpKeep on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
  • Lowest starting priceMaintainX · $20/user/mo
  • Free planonly MaintainX
  • Free trialonly UpKeep

MaintainX scores higher on our rubric for cmms software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

MaintainX offers free plan; UpKeep doesn't. MaintainX is cheaper to start at $20/user/mo against $24/user/mo.

MaintainX is the better fit for teams needing integrations and mobile workflows. UpKeep is the better fit for maintenance teams needing mobile and AI workflows.

  • MaintainX fits best

    Teams needing integrations and mobile workflows

  • UpKeep fits best

    Maintenance teams needing mobile and AI workflows

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Side by side

Feature MaintainX 8.8/10 Visit ↗ UpKeep 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #2 in CMMS Software #5 in CMMS Software
Best for Teams needing integrations and mobile workflows Maintenance teams needing mobile and AI workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $20/user/mo (best) $24/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 9 integrations 6 integrations
Features MaintainX 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

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…

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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…

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  1. MaintainXCMMS Software 8.8Free plan
  2. UpKeepCMMS Software 8.47-day trial

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.

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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