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Extensiv vs UpKeep

Extensiv logo

Extensiv

Inventory Management

Omnichannel fulfillment and inventory platform

From
On request
Rated
-
UpKeep logo

UpKeep

Inventory Management

Mobile-first maintenance management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only UpKeep has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Extensiv sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, UpKeep covers Work order management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Extensiv and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where Extensiv and UpKeep differ
AttributeExtensivUpKeep
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20062014

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 Extensiv

  • Omnichannel fulfillment
  • Warehouse management
  • Order routing
  • Inventory optimization
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • eBay

Only in UpKeep

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

Extensiv

  • Warehouse management for a third-party logistics providernot UpKeep
  • Billing warehouse clients for storage and handlingnot UpKeep
  • Order and inventory sync across sales channelsnot UpKeep
  • Small parcel rate shopping and label printingnot UpKeep
  • Managing a network of fulfilment partnersnot UpKeep

UpKeep

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

Where each one falls short

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

Extensiv

  • Sold as separate products, including 3PL Warehouse Manager, Billing Manager, Integration Manager and the Small Parcel Suite, rather than one system
  • Built for third-party logistics providers rather than brands running their own warehouse
  • Pricing is not published

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

Extensiv

On request
  • Standard$500/month
    • Core features
    • 10 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Advanced features
    • 25 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$2500/month
    • Full platform
    • Unlimited users
    • Dedicated support

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Extensiv if

  • You need omnichannel fulfillment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want warehouse management.

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.

Questions people ask

Is Extensiv or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Extensiv 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, Extensiv or UpKeep?
UpKeep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Extensiv and Free for UpKeep.
Does Extensiv or UpKeep run on more platforms?
Extensiv 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. Extensiv starts at On request.
What is Extensiv best used for?
Extensiv is most often used for warehouse management for a third-party logistics provider, billing warehouse clients for storage and handling, order and inventory sync across sales channels, small parcel rate shopping and label printing. Of those, warehouse management for a third-party logistics provider and billing warehouse clients for storage and handling are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can Extensiv do that UpKeep cannot?
Extensiv covers Omnichannel fulfillment, Warehouse management, Order routing, Inventory optimization. UpKeep covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, Mobile-first. Both handle Web support, Cloud-based support.

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