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MarketMan vs UpKeep

MarketMan logo

MarketMan

Inventory

Restaurant inventory management software

From
$179/month
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: MarketMan pricing starts higher than some basic inventory tools; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: MarketMan covers Inventory tracking, UpKeep covers Work order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MarketMan and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where MarketMan and UpKeep differ
AttributeMarketManUpKeep
Starting price$179/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132014

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 MarketMan

  • Inventory tracking
  • Supplier management
  • Auto ordering
  • Recipe costing
  • Waste tracking
  • Reporting
  • Toast
  • Square

Only in UpKeep

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

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MarketMan

  • Point of Salenot UpKeep
  • Order Managementnot UpKeep
  • Inventory Controlnot UpKeep
  • Staff Schedulingnot UpKeep

UpKeep

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

Where each one falls short

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

MarketMan

  • Pricing starts higher than some basic inventory tools
  • Requires time investment to set up properly for multi-location operations

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

MarketMan

$179/month
  • Operator$179/month
    • Inventory
    • Ordering
    • Recipes
  • Professional$249/month
    • Budget
    • Analytics
    • Multi-location
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full features

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MarketMan if

  • You need inventory tracking.
  • You also want supplier management.
MarketMan review

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.
UpKeep review

Questions people ask

Is MarketMan or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. MarketMan starts at $179/month and UpKeep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MarketMan or UpKeep?
UpKeep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $179/month for MarketMan and Free for UpKeep.
Does MarketMan or UpKeep run on more platforms?
MarketMan runs on Web. 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. MarketMan starts at $179/month.
What is MarketMan best used for?
MarketMan is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can MarketMan do that UpKeep cannot?
MarketMan covers Inventory tracking, Supplier management, Auto ordering, Recipe costing. UpKeep covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, Mobile-first. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MarketMan: When was MarketMan founded?

MarketMan was founded in 2013 and is based in New York. In January 2022, MarketMan merged with Meal Ticket.

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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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MarketMan: Does MarketMan have AI-powered features?

Yes. MarketMan uses AI-powered recipe management to create recipes in minutes by uploading ingredient lists, and AI-driven ordering that forecasts demand and reduces waste.

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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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MarketMan: What cost savings can restaurants expect from MarketMan?

Restaurants typically reduce COGS by 3-5% and recover hours previously lost to manual processes through MarketMan's automation.

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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.

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