MaintainX vs UpKeep
Compared across 3 shared tasks, including maintenance management (CMMS).
Short verdict
In the 3 TaskRanking use cases where both appear, MaintainX ranks higher in 3 and UpKeep in 0. Average rank across these: MaintainX 1.7, UpKeep 3.3 (1 = best).
Computed from our published rubric rankings, not paid placement.
Prices from vendor pages; Unverified and Contact sales are shown as-is.
Side by side
| Attribute | MaintainX | UpKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $20/user as listed (billed annually) pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 | From $24/user as listed pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 |
| Free tier | yes | Unverified |
| Pricing model | Free tier | From $24 |
| What it is | Maintenance and asset management | Maintenance management (CMMS) |
| Use cases ranked in | 3 | 4 |
| Shared use cases won | 3 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Where it ranks (rank of 5) |
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Head to head on shared use cases
| Shared use case | MaintainX | UpKeep | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance management (CMMS) | #1 | #2 | MaintainX |
| Safety inspections and audits | #2 | #3 | MaintainX |
| Predictive maintenance | #2 | #5 | MaintainX |
Best for
Best for: MaintainX
- Maintenance management (CMMS) (#1 vs #2)
- Safety inspections and audits (#2 vs #3)
- Predictive maintenance (#2 vs #5)
Best for: UpKeep
- Building energy optimization (#5; the other isn’t ranked here)
FAQ
Is MaintainX or UpKeep better?
Across the 3 TaskRanking use cases where both are ranked, MaintainX places higher in 3 and the other in 0. Best pick depends on the task; see the shared use cases table.
Is MaintainX or UpKeep cheaper?
MaintainX: paid from From $20/user as listed (billed annually) (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). UpKeep: paid from From $24/user as listed (free tier: Unverified; checked 2026-10-14). Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Do MaintainX and UpKeep have free plans?
MaintainX: yes. UpKeep: Unverified. As listed on vendor pricing pages, last checked 2026-10-14.
Which tasks do both MaintainX and UpKeep cover?
Both are ranked for: Maintenance management (CMMS); Safety inspections and audits; Predictive maintenance.