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Asset Panda vs UpKeep

Asset Panda logo

Asset Panda

Inventory Management

Flexible asset tracking platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UpKeep logo

UpKeep

Inventory Management

Mobile-first maintenance management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only UpKeep has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Asset Panda pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a demo or a quote; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: Asset Panda covers Custom workflows, UpKeep covers Work order management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Asset Panda and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where Asset Panda and UpKeep differ
AttributeAsset PandaUpKeep
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122014

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Inventory Management).

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 Asset Panda

  • Custom workflows
  • Asset lifecycle
  • Maintenance tracking
  • GPS tracking
  • ServiceNow
  • Zendesk
  • Active Directory
  • SSO

Only in UpKeep

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

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

Asset Panda

  • IT asset and device tracking through their lifecyclenot UpKeep
  • Equipment and tool tracking across sitesnot UpKeep
  • Scheduled inspections and maintenance workflowsnot UpKeep
  • Fleet and facilities managementnot UpKeep
  • Audit readiness and compliance reportingnot UpKeep

UpKeep

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

Where each one falls short

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

Asset Panda

  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a demo or a quote

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

Asset Panda

On request
  • Standard$50/month
    • 500 assets
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$100/month
    • 2500 assets
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$200/month
    • Unlimited assets
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Asset Panda if

  • You need custom workflows.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want asset lifecycle.
Asset Panda 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 Asset Panda or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Asset Panda starts at On request and UpKeep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Asset Panda or UpKeep?
UpKeep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Asset Panda and Free for UpKeep.
Does Asset Panda or UpKeep run on more platforms?
Asset Panda runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. UpKeep runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use UpKeep for free?
Yes. UpKeep has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Asset Panda starts at On request.
What is Asset Panda best used for?
Asset Panda is most often used for it asset and device tracking through their lifecycle, equipment and tool tracking across sites, scheduled inspections and maintenance workflows, fleet and facilities management. Of those, it asset and device tracking through their lifecycle and equipment and tool tracking across sites are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can Asset Panda do that UpKeep cannot?
Asset Panda covers Custom workflows, Asset lifecycle, Maintenance tracking, GPS tracking. UpKeep covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, Mobile-first. Both handle Salesforce, Web support, Cloud-based support.
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