UpKeep vs Planon

UpKeep8.7Visit Planon8.6Visit

Higher score UpKeep #3 in Work Order Management Software 8.7/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit UpKeep

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Planon #4 in Work Order Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Planon

• UpKeep fits best

  Mobile-first maintenance teams

• Planon fits best

  Large facilities and workplace operations

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Side by side

Feature	UpKeep 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Planon 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Work Order Management Software	#4 in Work Order Management Software
Best for	Mobile-first maintenance teams	Large facilities and workplace operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$24/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	7 integrations
Features UpKeep 0/4 · Planon 0/4
Recurring work orders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Asset tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workflow automation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Priority levels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Work orders, preventive maintenance, assets, inventory, and reporting in one system Native iOS and Android apps support offline work-order synchronization Nova AI, API access, and enterprise workflow tools extend the platform	Combines work orders, maintenance, assets, vendors, SLAs and inspections Supports web, iOS, Android, REST API and self-hosted deployment Connects with SAP, Outlook, CAD, BIM, IoT and building systems
Cons	No free plan is available Mobile offline mode starts on the Professional tier API, SSO, custom roles, and custom integrations require Enterprise	Uses a contact-sales pricing model Deployment availability varies by solution Its broad scope may exceed smaller teams' needs
Our verdict	UpKeep is a cloud-based computerized maintenance management system for maintenance, facilities, reliability, and operations teams. It brings work-order creation and tracking, preventive maintenance, asset records, parts inventory,… Read the review →	Planon is integrated workplace management software for facility managers, real estate teams, service providers and higher-education organizations. It brings work order creation, assignment, dispatch and tracking together with preventive… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• UpKeep — where it wins

  • Work orders, preventive maintenance, assets, inventory, and reporting in one system
  • Native iOS and Android apps support offline work-order synchronization
  • Nova AI, API access, and enterprise workflow tools extend the platform

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Mobile offline mode starts on the Professional tier
  • API, SSO, custom roles, and custom integrations require Enterprise

• Planon — where it wins

  • Combines work orders, maintenance, assets, vendors, SLAs and inspections
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, REST API and self-hosted deployment
  • Connects with SAP, Outlook, CAD, BIM, IoT and building systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Uses a contact-sales pricing model
  • Deployment availability varies by solution
  • Its broad scope may exceed smaller teams' needs

• UpKeep8.7/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad CMMS for mobile maintenance teams, with advanced workflows reserved for higher tiers.

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• Planon8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad work order and workplace platform for complex facility portfolios.

  Visit PlanonFull verdict →