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Limble CMMS vs Sortly

Limble CMMS logo

Limble CMMS

Inventory

Easy-to-use maintenance management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sortly logo

Sortly

Inventory

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sortly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Limble CMMS prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead; Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • They diverge on capability: Limble CMMS covers Work order management, Sortly covers Photo-based inventory.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Limble CMMS and Sortly actually diverge.

Attributes where Limble CMMS and Sortly differ
AttributeLimble CMMSSortly
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152013

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

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 Limble CMMS

  • Work order management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Parts tracking
  • Asset management
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Slack
  • Email

Only in Sortly

  • Photo-based inventory
  • Multi-location support
  • Custom categories
  • Low stock notifications
  • Barcode scanning
  • CSV export
  • API access
  • Mobile app (iOS/Android) support

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

Limble CMMS

  • Preventive maintenance scheduling for facilities and plantnot Sortly
  • Work order management for maintenance techniciansnot Sortly
  • Spare parts inventory and purchase ordersnot Sortly
  • Asset history and downtime trackingnot Sortly
  • Regulated environments needing 21 CFR compliance on the Enterprise tiernot Sortly

Sortly

  • Visual inventory trackingnot Limble CMMS
  • Asset managementnot Limble CMMS
  • Photo documentationnot Limble CMMS
  • Mobile inventorynot Limble CMMS

Where each one falls short

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

Limble CMMS

  • Prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead
  • Mobile offline mode is withheld from the Standard tier, which matters for technicians working in plant with no signal
  • Spare parts, vendor and purchase order management all require Premium+
  • REST API access is not available on Standard
  • SSO is an add-on on Premium+ and only included with Enterprise
  • Multi-location tools, custom roles and 21 CFR compliance are Enterprise only

Sortly

  • Mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android
  • Minimal advanced reporting features lacking depth and customization options
  • No native serial number tracking capability, limiting asset management functionality
  • Synchronization problems occur when reconnecting from offline mode

Pricing, plan by plan

Limble CMMS

On request
  • Basic$40/month
    • Work orders
    • PM scheduling
    • Mobile app
  • Standard$55/month
    • Parts inventory
    • Reporting
    • Integrations
  • Premium$85/month
    • Full features
    • API access
    • Priority support

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Limble CMMS if

  • You need work order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want preventive maintenance.
Limble CMMS review

Choose Sortly if

  • You need photo-based inventory.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want multi-location support.
Sortly review

Questions people ask

Is Limble CMMS or Sortly better?
Neither clearly leads. Limble CMMS starts at On request and Sortly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Limble CMMS or Sortly?
Sortly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Limble CMMS and Free for Sortly.
Does Limble CMMS or Sortly run on more platforms?
Limble CMMS runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. Sortly runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Sortly for free?
Yes. Sortly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Limble CMMS starts at On request.
What is Limble CMMS best used for?
Limble CMMS is most often used for preventive maintenance scheduling for facilities and plant, work order management for maintenance technicians, spare parts inventory and purchase orders, asset history and downtime tracking. Of those, preventive maintenance scheduling for facilities and plant and work order management for maintenance technicians are not what Sortly is typically brought in for.
What can Limble CMMS do that Sortly cannot?
Limble CMMS covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Parts tracking, Asset management. Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. Both handle Zapier, Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Limble CMMS: How much does Limble CMMS cost?

Limble CMMS offers three tiers (Standard, Premium+, and Enterprise) but does not publish prices on the website. Use the price calculator at limble.com/limble-price-calculator to get a personalized quote.

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Sortly: What is included in Sortly's free plan?

Sortly's free plan includes 100 unique items and 1 user license, sufficient for testing or very small inventories, with permanent access.

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Limble CMMS: What features does the Premium+ plan include?

Premium+ tier includes everything in Standard plus offline mode, parts inventory, vendor management, and API access.

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Sortly: What are Sortly's paid tier pricing and item limits?

Sortly offers Advanced ($49/month, 500 items), Ultra ($149/month, 2,000 items), Premium ($299/month, 5,000 items), and Enterprise with custom pricing for 10,000+ items. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial.

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Sortly: Does Sortly offer offline functionality?

Sortly has offline mode on mobile apps, though with potential synchronization issues when reconnecting. Offline mode is not available on the free plan.

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Sortly: Does Sortly have a mobile app?

Yes, Sortly offers mobile apps for iOS and Android. However, users report slow performance and occasional crashes, plus lack of bulk actions available on the web platform.

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