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Head-to-head · CMMS Software

UpKeep vs Coast

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score UpKeep #5 in CMMS Software 8.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit UpKeep
Coast #37 in CMMS Software 5.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Coast

UpKeep leads on 0 checks, Coast on 1, and 5 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 scoreUpKeep · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly Coast
  • Free trialboth

UpKeep scores higher on our rubric for cmms software: 8.4 against 5.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #37.

Coast offers free plan; UpKeep doesn't.

UpKeep is the better fit for maintenance teams needing mobile and AI workflows. Coast is the better fit for small teams wanting broad platform coverage.

  • UpKeep fits best

    Maintenance teams needing mobile and AI workflows

  • Coast fits best

    Small teams wanting broad platform coverage

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Side by side

Feature UpKeep 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Coast 5.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 5.2
Ranking #5 in CMMS Software #37 in CMMS Software
Best for Maintenance teams needing mobile and AI workflows Small teams wanting broad platform coverage
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $24/user/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations 6 integrations 6 integrations
Features UpKeep 5/5 · Coast 5/5
Preventive maintenance ✓ ✓
Work orders ✓ ✓
Spare parts inventory ✓ ✓
Technician time tracking ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Native Native
Our review
Pros
  • 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.
  • 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
Cons
  • 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.
  • 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
Our verdict

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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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,…

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  1. UpKeepCMMS Software 8.47-day trial
  2. CoastCMMS Software 5.2Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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.

  • 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
  • UpKeep8.4/10 · 7-day trial

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

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  • 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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