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Last reviewed November 11, 2025

eMaint

eMaint has a long history serving regulated industries that need meticulous documentation. Its flexibility appeals to maintenance teams that value configurability over modern UI polish. The platform is well-suited for facilities requiring extensive compliance documentation and audit trails, though its interface and mobile experience lag newer platforms.

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Pricing summary

Pricing is published at the entry tier, while advanced compliance tooling and integrations tend to move into custom quotes with implementation packages. Total cost of ownership can be higher due to implementation complexity and ongoing configuration requirements.

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Differentiators

Long-standing validation in regulated verticals
Rich asset history logging for audits
Extensive implementation support services

Score breakdown

68/100

Scores are calculated using weighted factors. See our methodology for details.

Ease of Use(25%)

Contributes 17.5 points

Mobile Experience(20%)

Contributes 13.6 points

AI & Automation(15%)

Contributes 8.3 points

Modules(10%)

Contributes 7.8 points

Reporting(10%)

Contributes 7.5 points

Implementation(10%)

Contributes 6.5 points

Integrations(5%)

Contributes 3.5 points

Pricing(5%)

Contributes 3.0 points

Pros

✓Flexible configuration for regulated industries
✓Detailed asset history and documentation tools
✓Strong training catalog and customer success programs

Cons

×Interface feels dated compared with newer CMMS entrants
×Mobile experience is functional but limited in offline mode

Best for

Regulated industries with audit requirements
Teams prioritizing historical documentation

Strengths

✓Robust asset history for audits and compliance checks
✓Flexible configuration across workflows and forms
✓Deep training and customer success library
✓Strong compliance documentation capabilities
✓Extensive customization options for regulated industries
✓Proven track record in FDA, ISO, and other regulated environments

Weaknesses

×User interface and navigation trail legacy design patterns
×Mobile app works offline but lacks richer workflows compared with UpKeep
×Implementation requires significant configuration time
×Learning curve is steeper than modern platforms
×Limited AI and automation features compared to newer CMMS

Use cases

FDA- or ISO-regulated facilities needing audit trails
Teams with dedicated administrators to configure complex workflows
Organizations requiring extensive compliance documentation
Facilities prioritizing configurability over ease of use

Competitors to compare

UpKeep
Hippo
Limble

How it compares

eMaint excels in compliance depth and customizable data capture. UpKeep maintains the edge on usability, implementation speed, and mobile execution, which matters for distributed technician teams.

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Final verdict

Reliable and proven for regulated industries, but trades ease of use and modern automation for configurability. Teams should weigh administration overhead against frontline adoption.

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Relevant categories

Best CMMS Software
Overall top performers based on the weighted scoring criteria.

Head-to-head matchups

UpKeep vs eMaint