Head-to-head comparison

Last reviewed November 11, 2025

UpKeep vs MaintainX

UpKeep and MaintainX both deliver strong mobile CMMS experiences. MaintainX shines on collaboration and low-cost entry, while UpKeep leads on automation, analytics, and breadth of modules.

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Category winners

Ease of use

UpKeep

Cleaner UI parity across web and mobile.

Mobile

UpKeep

Offline resilience and richer feature parity.

Pricing

MaintainX

Free tier and lower paid entry point.

UpKeep

Cloud CMMS focused on usability, mobile-first workflows, and rapid implementation.

  • Modern UI with high adoption among non-technical technicians
  • AI-powered suggestions for scheduling and parts
  • Extensive customer success resources and 24/7 support

MaintainX

Mobile-centric CMMS emphasizing work order collaboration and messaging.

  • Built around chat-style collaboration
  • Simple rollout for teams new to CMMS platforms

Detailed comparison

Mobile experience

UpKeep

UpKeep offers full-featured mobile apps with offline sync, barcode scanning, and work order editing. App store ratings average 4.7/5 stars.

MaintainX

MaintainX offers mobile apps with strong offline capabilities and feature parity. App store ratings average 4.5/5 stars.

Ease of use

UpKeep

UpKeep prioritizes intuitive design with consistent UI across web and mobile. Implementation typically takes 2 weeks.

MaintainX

MaintainX emphasizes user-friendly design with straightforward setup.

AI & automation

UpKeep

UpKeep includes built-in AI features like predictive maintenance suggestions, intelligent work order routing, and automated scheduling.

MaintainX

MaintainX focuses on core maintenance workflows, with limited AI automation.

Pricing transparency

UpKeep

UpKeep offers $45 user/month with transparent entry pricing.

MaintainX

MaintainX provides $0 with clear tier structures.

Final verdict

MaintainX is appealing for cost-conscious teams centralizing requests. UpKeep remains the better fit for organizations seeking automation, reporting depth, and scale without sacrificing usability.

Best for UpKeep

  • Teams prioritizing usability and mobile experience
  • Organizations needing AI automation and predictive maintenance
  • Field service teams requiring mobile-first workflows

Best for MaintainX

  • Teams prioritizing usability and collaboration
  • Organizations needing transparent pricing and free tiers
  • Organizations with specialized maintenance requirements

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