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Hippo CMMS vs UpKeep

Hippo CMMS logo

Hippo CMMS

Manufacturing

Straightforward maintenance management, now part of Eptura

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UpKeep logo

UpKeep

Inventory

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: Hippo CMMS no longer sold as a standalone product, so a new evaluation is really an Eptura evaluation with a different scope and price; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: Hippo CMMS covers Interactive site maps, UpKeep covers Asset management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hippo CMMS and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where Hippo CMMS and UpKeep differ
AttributeHippo CMMSUpKeep
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
CategoryManufacturingInventory
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: 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 Hippo CMMS

  • Interactive site maps
  • Equipment records
  • Vendor management
  • Mobile access

Only in UpKeep

  • Asset management
  • Mobile-first
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Salesforce
  • QuickBooks
  • Zapier
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Work order management
  • Preventive maintenance

What people use each for

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

Hippo CMMS

  • Facilities teams wanting a CMMS that a non-specialist can operatenot UpKeep
  • Sites where locating an asset on a floor plan is the natural way to find itnot UpKeep
  • Existing Hippo customers evaluating whether to stay within Epturanot UpKeep
  • Organisations wanting maintenance inside a broader workplace management suitenot UpKeep

UpKeep

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hippo CMMS

  • No longer sold as a standalone product, so a new evaluation is really an Eptura evaluation with a different scope and price
  • Pricing is not published, which makes it hard to compare against MaintainX or Limble without a sales process
  • The simplicity that was its selling point becomes a ceiling for organisations with complex asset hierarchies
  • Reporting is basic against competitors that have invested heavily in analytics
  • Product direction now follows Eptura workplace strategy rather than maintenance-specific needs

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

Hippo CMMS

On request
  • Eptura Asset$undefined/month
    • Work order management
    • Preventive maintenance
    • Asset records

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Hippo CMMS if

  • You need interactive site maps.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want equipment records.
Hippo CMMS review

Choose UpKeep if

  • You need asset management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mobile-first.
UpKeep review

Questions people ask

Is Hippo CMMS or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Hippo CMMS 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, Hippo CMMS or UpKeep?
UpKeep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Hippo CMMS and Free for UpKeep.
Does Hippo CMMS or UpKeep run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use UpKeep for free?
Yes. UpKeep has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hippo CMMS starts at On request.
What is Hippo CMMS best used for?
Hippo CMMS is most often used for facilities teams wanting a cmms that a non-specialist can operate, sites where locating an asset on a floor plan is the natural way to find it, existing hippo customers evaluating whether to stay within eptura, organisations wanting maintenance inside a broader workplace management suite. Of those, facilities teams wanting a cmms that a non-specialist can operate and sites where locating an asset on a floor plan is the natural way to find it are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can Hippo CMMS do that UpKeep cannot?
Hippo CMMS covers Interactive site maps, Equipment records, Vendor management, Mobile access. UpKeep covers Asset management, Mobile-first, SAP, Oracle. Both handle Work order management, Preventive maintenance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hippo CMMS: Is Hippo CMMS still available?

Not as a standalone purchase. It was acquired by Eptura and its capabilities are part of Eptura Asset. Existing customers are still served.

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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Hippo CMMS: What was distinctive about it?

Interactive facility maps. Placing assets on a floor plan and raising work orders from the drawing is a genuinely different way to navigate a site, and it is why it retained users against slicker competitors.

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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Hippo CMMS: What does it cost?

Not published. Eptura quotes, which is a change from Hippo, whose pricing was easier to establish.

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.

Source
Hippo CMMS: Should a new buyer consider it?

Evaluate Eptura Asset on its own terms, against MaintainX and Limble. Choosing it because of Hippo reviews written before the acquisition is a mistake.

Hippo CMMS: What happens to existing customers?

They continue to be supported within Eptura. The practical question is whether the broader workplace suite fits, since that is where the product roadmap now points.

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