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Limble CMMS vs UpKeep

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Limble CMMS

Inventory Management

Easy-to-use maintenance management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UpKeep logo

UpKeep

Inventory Management

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: Limble CMMS prices are not published on any tier; the pricing page offers a calculator instead; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: Limble CMMS covers Parts tracking, UpKeep covers Mobile-first.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Limble CMMS and UpKeep differ
AttributeLimble CMMSUpKeep
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20152014

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 Limble CMMS

  • Parts tracking
  • Xero
  • Slack
  • Email
  • Mobile app support

Only in UpKeep

  • Mobile-first
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Salesforce
  • Mobile app (iOS/Android) support

Both cover

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

UpKeep

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

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

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

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Limble CMMS if

  • You need parts tracking.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want xero.
Limble CMMS review

Choose UpKeep if

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

Questions people ask

Is Limble CMMS or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Limble 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, Limble CMMS or UpKeep?
UpKeep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Limble CMMS and Free for UpKeep.
Does Limble CMMS or UpKeep run on more platforms?
Limble CMMS 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. 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 UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can Limble CMMS do that UpKeep cannot?
Limble CMMS covers Parts tracking, Xero, Slack, Email. UpKeep covers Mobile-first, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce. Both handle Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, QuickBooks.
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