UpKeep vs Smart Maintenance by Cohesion

UpKeep8.6Visit Smart Maintenance by Cohesion8.5Visit

Higher score UpKeep #4 in Property Maintenance Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 7 features Visit UpKeep

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Smart Maintenance by Cohesion #5 in Property Maintenance Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Request a demo

• UpKeep fits best

  Teams wanting a broad maintenance platform

• Smart Maintenance by Cohesion fits best

  Building teams managing complex assets

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Side by side

Feature	UpKeep 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Smart Maintenance by Cohesion 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Property Maintenance Software	#5 in Property Maintenance Software
Best for	Teams wanting a broad maintenance platform	Building teams managing complex assets
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
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Integrations	6 integrations	49+ integrations
Features UpKeep 0/7 · Smart Maintenance by Cohesion 7/7
Recurring maintenance	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Work order management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Inspection tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Vendor management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Tenant request portal	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Asset history	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Preventive maintenance supports time, meter, and sensor-based schedules Native iOS and Android apps support offline synchronization Covers assets, parts, labor, analytics, AI, and API integrations	Covers work orders, tenant requests, assets, inspections, and vendors Generates preventive maintenance from time, condition, runtime, or sensor thresholds Connects maintenance workflows with building and property systems
Cons	No free plan for ongoing use The $24 Essential plan excludes several advanced maintenance controls Professional and Enterprise plan pricing is not shown here	Pricing and plans require a sales conversation Web-only platform coverage may not suit teams needing broader access Its commercial real estate focus may exceed simpler maintenance needs
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 records, parts inventory, technician activity,… Read the review →	Smart Maintenance by Cohesion is a computerized maintenance management system for commercial real estate, facilities, and enterprise property teams. It brings work orders, tenant requests, asset records, preventive maintenance,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• UpKeep — where it wins

  • Preventive maintenance supports time, meter, and sensor-based schedules
  • Native iOS and Android apps support offline synchronization
  • Covers assets, parts, labor, analytics, AI, and API integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for ongoing use
  • The $24 Essential plan excludes several advanced maintenance controls
  • Professional and Enterprise plan pricing is not shown here

• Smart Maintenance by Cohesion — where it wins

  • Covers work orders, tenant requests, assets, inspections, and vendors
  • Generates preventive maintenance from time, condition, runtime, or sensor thresholds
  • Connects maintenance workflows with building and property systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing and plans require a sales conversation
  • Web-only platform coverage may not suit teams needing broader access
  • Its commercial real estate focus may exceed simpler maintenance needs

• UpKeep8.6/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad CMMS for teams managing work orders, assets, inventory, and preventive maintenance.

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• Smart Maintenance by Cohesion8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad maintenance system for teams managing complex commercial property assets.

  Request a demoFull verdict →