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ABC Inventory vs UpKeep

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ABC Inventory

Inventory

Free inventory software for Windows

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
UpKeep logo

UpKeep

Inventory

Mobile-first maintenance management

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Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ABC Inventory the free ABC Inventory edition is single user only; multi-user access requires the paid commercial Almyta Control System upgrade, per the vendor's own page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2024; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, UpKeep covers Work order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ABC Inventory and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where ABC Inventory and UpKeep differ
AttributeABC InventoryUpKeep
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWindows DesktopWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19952014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ABC Inventory

  • Inventory tracking
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Multi-location
  • Excel export
  • Barcode printing
  • Label printing
  • Windows Desktop support

Only in UpKeep

  • Work order management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Asset management
  • Mobile-first
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Salesforce
  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ABC Inventory

  • Desktop inventorynot UpKeep
  • Order managementnot UpKeep
  • Purchasingnot UpKeep
  • Stock controlnot UpKeep

UpKeep

  • Preventive and reactive maintenance schedulingnot ABC Inventory
  • Work order management across multiple locationsnot ABC Inventory
  • Asset lifecycle tracking and compliancenot ABC Inventory

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ABC Inventory

  • The free ABC Inventory edition is single user only; multi-user access requires the paid commercial Almyta Control System upgrade, per the vendor's own page as captured by the Internet Archive on 20 November 2024
  • The free licence excludes phone, email and online support, per the same capture of 20 November 2024

UpKeep

  • Offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • Per-user pricing model; costs scale significantly with team size
  • Free trial available but tier details not documented; duration unspecified

Pricing, plan by plan

ABC Inventory

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full features
    • Single user
    • Basic support
  • Network$199/month
    • Multi-user
    • Network access
    • Priority support

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ABC Inventory if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows Desktop.
  • You also want purchase orders.
ABC Inventory review

Choose UpKeep if

  • You need work order management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want preventive maintenance.
UpKeep review

Questions people ask

Is ABC Inventory or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. ABC Inventory starts at Free and UpKeep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ABC Inventory or UpKeep?
ABC Inventory starts at Free and UpKeep at Free.
Does ABC Inventory or UpKeep run on more platforms?
ABC Inventory runs on Windows Desktop. UpKeep runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use ABC Inventory for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ABC Inventory best used for?
ABC Inventory is most often used for desktop inventory, order management, purchasing, stock control. Of those, desktop inventory and order management are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can ABC Inventory do that UpKeep cannot?
ABC Inventory covers Inventory tracking, Purchase orders, Sales orders, Multi-location. UpKeep covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, Mobile-first.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UpKeep: How much does UpKeep cost per user?

UpKeep pricing starts at $24/user/month for the Essential tier, $55/user/month for Premium, with Professional and Enterprise tiers available at custom quotes. All plans include unlimited work orders and locations.

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UpKeep: What does the free trial include?

UpKeep offers a free trial with no credit card required on the Essential and Premium tiers. Users can try the product before committing to paid plans.

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UpKeep: Are Nova AI credits included in the pricing?

Yes, Nova AI credits are included with every plan: 250 credits with Essential, 500 with Premium, 750 with Professional, and 1,000 with Enterprise tiers.

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