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DEAR Inventory vs UpKeep

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DEAR Inventory

Software

Complete inventory and order management system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UpKeep logo

UpKeep

Software

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: DEAR Inventory dEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, UpKeep covers Work order management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where DEAR Inventory and UpKeep differ
AttributeDEAR InventoryUpKeep
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132014

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

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 DEAR Inventory

  • Inventory management
  • Manufacturing
  • Purchase orders
  • Sales orders
  • Accounting
  • Xero
  • Shopify
  • Amazon

Only in UpKeep

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

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

DEAR Inventory

  • Manufacturing managementnot UpKeep
  • Order processingnot UpKeep
  • Stock controlnot UpKeep
  • Financial integrationnot UpKeep

UpKeep

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

Where each one falls short

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

DEAR Inventory

  • DEAR Inventory is now sold as Cin7 Core with four named tiers (Standard, Pro, Advanced, Omni) but no dollar figures are published, only an ROI calculator

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

DEAR Inventory

On request
  • Standard$249/month
    • Core features
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$449/month
    • Advanced manufacturing
    • 10 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$849/month
    • Full features
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose DEAR Inventory if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want manufacturing.
DEAR 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 DEAR Inventory or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. DEAR Inventory 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, DEAR Inventory or UpKeep?
UpKeep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DEAR Inventory and Free for UpKeep.
Does DEAR Inventory or UpKeep run on more platforms?
DEAR Inventory 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. DEAR Inventory starts at On request.
What is DEAR Inventory best used for?
DEAR Inventory is most often used for manufacturing management, order processing, stock control, financial integration. Of those, manufacturing management and order processing are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can DEAR Inventory do that UpKeep cannot?
DEAR Inventory covers Inventory management, Manufacturing, Purchase orders, Sales orders. UpKeep covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, Mobile-first. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support, Cloud-based support.
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