Head-to-head · Property Maintenance Management Software
UpKeep vs Latchel
UpKeep leads on 1 check, Latchel on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreUpKeep · 5.4/10
Our editors rank UpKeep at #1 and Latchel at #6 for property maintenance management software; Latchel has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
UpKeep offers work order management; Latchel doesn't publish it. Latchel offers vendor management; UpKeep doesn't publish it.
UpKeep is the better fit for maintenance teams wanting transparent CMMS pricing. Latchel is the better fit for property managers prioritizing resident support.
- UpKeep fits best
Maintenance teams wanting transparent CMMS pricing
- Latchel fits best
Property managers prioritizing resident support
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Side by side
| Feature | UpKeep 5.4/10 Visit ↗ | Latchel —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.4 | — |
| Ranking | #1 in Property Maintenance Management Software | #6 in Property Maintenance Management Software |
| Best for | Maintenance teams wanting transparent CMMS pricing | Property managers prioritizing resident support |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Features UpKeep 1/5 · Latchel 1/5 | ||
| Work order management | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Vendor management | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Inspection workflows | Not published | Not published |
| Tenant request portal | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile access | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Included unit limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | UpKeep is a cloud-based computerized maintenance management system for maintenance, facilities, reliability, and operations teams. It brings work orders, preventive maintenance, asset histories, parts inventory, technician activity,… Read the review → |
Latchel is a property maintenance and resident-experience platform for residential property managers, including companies managing smaller operations and larger multifamily portfolios. It brings resident maintenance intake into voice, SMS,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
UpKeep — where it wins
- Unlimited work orders and locations on Essential
- Offline mobile access, asset records, and preventive maintenance
- API, analytics, inventory, and workflow automation options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- PM scheduling and custom checklists begin with Premium
- SSO, custom roles, and API access require higher tiers
Latchel — where it wins
- Resident intake across voice, SMS, and portals
- Work orders, dispatch, inspections, and asset history in one platform
- Integrates with Yardi, AppFolio, Buildium, and other property systems
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Some new Autopilot AI capabilities may still be rolling out
- Its broad workflow may exceed the needs of smaller maintenance teams
- UpKeep5.4/10 · From $24/user/mo · 7-day trial
A broad CMMS with transparent entry pricing and advanced paid-tier capabilities.
Visit UpKeepFull verdict → - Latchel—/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad maintenance workflow platform for managers focused on resident support.
Visit LatchelFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026