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eMaint vs Redlist

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eMaint

Manufacturing

Configurable CMMS from Fluke Reliability for asset-heavy operations

From
$69/user/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Redlist logo

Redlist

Field Service

Maintenance software built around lubrication programmes rather than bolting them on

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: eMaint the interface is dated against MaintainX and Limble, and this is the most common objection from technicians during a trial; Redlist no pricing is published by the vendor, and the four licence types have different capabilities, so the only way to size a budget is a quote and the widely repeated per-user figures come from review sites.
  • They diverge on capability: eMaint covers Configurable without code, Redlist covers Lubrication routes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which eMaint and Redlist actually diverge.

Attributes where eMaint and Redlist differ
AttributeeMaintRedlist
Starting price$69/user/monthOn request
Pricing modelPer user per month, three-user minimumquote
CategoryManufacturingField Service

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 eMaint

  • Configurable without code
  • Preventive and condition-based
  • Fluke sensor integration
  • Parts and purchasing
  • Compliance reporting
  • Multi-site

Only in Redlist

  • Lubrication routes
  • Lubricant cross-reference
  • Oil analysis integration
  • Role-based licences
  • Offline mobile app
  • Work order management
  • Scheduling and dispatch
  • Contamination control

What people use each for

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

eMaint

  • Asset-heavy manufacturing with an established maintenance process to reproducenot Redlist
  • Teams moving from calendar-based to condition-based maintenancenot Redlist
  • Regulated environments needing audit-ready maintenance recordsnot Redlist
  • Organisations already invested in Fluke test and monitoring equipmentnot Redlist

Redlist

  • A mine whose failure analysis repeatedly identifies lubrication error and needs evidence of what went into each pointnot eMaint
  • A plant changing lubricant suppliers that must cross-reference hundreds of equivalent products without mixing incompatible greasesnot eMaint
  • Oilfield service crews recording completed work offline at remote sites and syncing when back in coveragenot eMaint
  • An operation combining oil analysis laboratory results with maintenance history to justify extending oil change intervalsnot eMaint

Where each one falls short

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

eMaint

  • The interface is dated against MaintainX and Limble, and this is the most common objection from technicians during a trial
  • Configurability means implementation is a project rather than a signup, and teams that under-resource it end up with a half-configured system
  • The three-user minimum makes it poor value for very small teams
  • Mobile is functional but clearly secondary to the web application
  • Pricing above the Team tier is quote-based, so comparison against published competitors requires a sales conversation

Redlist

  • No pricing is published by the vendor, and the four licence types have different capabilities, so the only way to size a budget is a quote and the widely repeated per-user figures come from review sites.
  • Cost scales with licensed users, which is awkward for operations with large numbers of technicians who each need only to record a completed lubrication route.
  • Outside lubrication the CMMS is ordinary, so organisations without a lubrication-driven failure problem pay a specialist price for general functionality.
  • The customer base and support presence are North American, which affects response times, lubricant catalogue coverage and reference availability elsewhere.
  • The integration list is short compared with established CMMS platforms, so connecting to an ERP or a plant historian is likely to need custom API work.

Pricing, plan by plan

eMaint

$69/user/month
  • Team$69/user/month
    • Three-user minimum
    • Work orders
    • Preventive maintenance
  • Professional$undefined/user/month
    • Parts and purchasing
    • Custom forms
    • Advanced reporting
  • Enterprise$undefined/user/month
    • Condition monitoring
    • API and integrations
    • SSO

Redlist

On request
  • Redlist$undefined/month
    • Priced per user across four licence types: Collect, Complete, Create and Connect
    • Licence mix rather than asset count drives the total cost
    • Lubrication management and CMMS sold as separable product areas

Which should you pick?

Choose eMaint if

  • You need configurable without code.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want preventive and condition-based.
eMaint review

Choose Redlist if

  • You need lubrication routes.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want lubricant cross-reference.
Redlist review

Questions people ask

Is eMaint or Redlist better?
Neither clearly leads. eMaint starts at $69/user/month and Redlist at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, eMaint or Redlist?
eMaint starts at $69/user/month and Redlist at On request.
Does eMaint or Redlist run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is eMaint best used for?
eMaint is most often used for asset-heavy manufacturing with an established maintenance process to reproduce, teams moving from calendar-based to condition-based maintenance, regulated environments needing audit-ready maintenance records, organisations already invested in fluke test and monitoring equipment. Of those, asset-heavy manufacturing with an established maintenance process to reproduce and teams moving from calendar-based to condition-based maintenance are not what Redlist is typically brought in for.
What can eMaint do that Redlist cannot?
eMaint covers Configurable without code, Preventive and condition-based, Fluke sensor integration, Parts and purchasing. Redlist covers Lubrication routes, Lubricant cross-reference, Oil analysis integration, Role-based licences.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

eMaint: Who owns eMaint?

Fluke Reliability, part of Fortive. That is why condition monitoring data from Fluke instruments integrates directly.

Redlist: Is Redlist only for lubrication?

No, it is a full CMMS with work orders and scheduling, but lubrication management is the reason most customers choose it.

eMaint: What does it actually cost?

The Team plan is 69 USD per user per month with a three-user minimum, so roughly 2,484 USD a year at the floor. Professional and Enterprise are quoted.

Redlist: How is it licensed?

Per user, across four licence types with different capabilities, rather than by asset count.

eMaint: Is it better than MaintainX or Limble?

Different trade. eMaint is more configurable and better on condition-based maintenance; the others are markedly better on mobile experience and speed of setup. Asset complexity should decide it.

Redlist: Does it publish prices?

No. Figures circulating on review sites are not vendor-published and should not be used to set a budget.

eMaint: How long does implementation take?

Weeks rather than days for anything beyond a basic work order setup. The configurability that makes it flexible is also what makes setup a project.

Redlist: Can technicians use it without signal?

Yes, the mobile app captures work offline and syncs later, which is the normal case in mining and oilfield sites.

eMaint: Does it suit small teams?

Poorly. The three-user minimum and the configuration effort both assume an organisation large enough to have a maintenance function rather than a maintenance person.

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