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Sortly vs UpKeep

Sortly logo

Sortly

Inventory

Visual inventory management with photo tracking

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UpKeep logo

UpKeep

Inventory

Mobile-first maintenance management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Sortly mobile app performance is slow with occasional crashes on both iOS and Android; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, UpKeep covers Work order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sortly and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where Sortly and UpKeep differ
AttributeSortlyUpKeep
Founded20132014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Sortly

  • Photo-based inventory
  • Multi-location support
  • Custom categories
  • Low stock notifications
  • Barcode scanning
  • CSV export
  • API access

Only in UpKeep

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

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Mobile app (iOS/Android) support
  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

Sortly

  • Visual inventory trackingnot UpKeep
  • Asset managementnot UpKeep
  • Photo documentationnot UpKeep
  • Mobile inventorynot UpKeep

UpKeep

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Sortly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Sortly review.

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

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

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 Sortly or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Sortly starts at Free and UpKeep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sortly or UpKeep?
Sortly starts at Free and UpKeep at Free.
Does Sortly 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 Sortly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Sortly best used for?
Sortly is most often used for visual inventory tracking, asset management, photo documentation, mobile inventory. Of those, visual inventory tracking and asset management are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can Sortly do that UpKeep cannot?
Sortly covers Photo-based inventory, Multi-location support, Custom categories, Low stock notifications. UpKeep covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, Mobile-first. Both handle Zapier, Mobile app (iOS/Android) support, Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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