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SOS Inventory vs UpKeep

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SOS Inventory

Inventory

Inventory management for QuickBooks Online

From
$69.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: SOS Inventory the Companion plan at $69.95 per month is limited to a single location and 1 custom field; UpKeep offline mobile mode limited to Professional tier and above
  • They diverge on capability: SOS Inventory covers Lot 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 SOS Inventory and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where SOS Inventory and UpKeep differ
AttributeSOS InventoryUpKeep
Starting price$69.95/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112014

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 SOS Inventory

  • Lot tracking
  • Serial numbers
  • Manufacturing
  • Multi-location
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Shopify
  • BigCommerce
  • ShipStation

Only in UpKeep

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Cloud-based support

What people use each for

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

SOS Inventory

  • Inventory managementnot UpKeep
  • Job costingnot UpKeep
  • Manufacturing automationnot UpKeep

UpKeep

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

Where each one falls short

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

SOS Inventory

  • The Companion plan at $69.95 per month is limited to a single location and 1 custom field
  • Serial and lot number tracking, barcoding and unlimited locations require the Plus plan at $139.95 per month
  • Phone support is excluded from the Companion plan
  • Job costing, advanced manufacturing and the customer portal require the Pro plan at $194.95 per month
  • Each plan includes only 2 to 5 users and additional users cost $25 each per month
  • The 2 months free discount requires paying a year up front

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

SOS Inventory

$69.95/month
  • Companion$69.95/month
    • Basic inventory management
    • 2 included users
    • Additional users $25/month each
  • Plus$139.95/month
    • Labeled most popular
    • Unlimited locations
    • Serial and lot tracking
  • Pro$194.95/month
    • Advanced automation
    • Job costing
    • Advanced manufacturing

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose SOS Inventory if

  • You need lot tracking.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want serial numbers.
SOS Inventory 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 SOS Inventory or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. SOS Inventory starts at $69.95/month and UpKeep at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, SOS Inventory or UpKeep?
UpKeep has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $69.95/month for SOS Inventory and Free for UpKeep.
Does SOS Inventory or UpKeep run on more platforms?
SOS Inventory runs on Web, 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. SOS Inventory starts at $69.95/month.
What is SOS Inventory best used for?
SOS Inventory is most often used for inventory management, job costing, manufacturing automation. Of those, inventory management and job costing are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can SOS Inventory do that UpKeep cannot?
SOS Inventory covers Lot tracking, Serial numbers, Manufacturing, Multi-location. UpKeep covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, Mobile-first. Both handle Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SOS Inventory: How much does SOS Inventory cost?

SOS Inventory offers monthly plans from $69.95 for Companion to $194.95 for Pro. Annual billing saves approximately two months of fees. Additional users cost $25/month, and external connections are $25/month each.

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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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SOS Inventory: Does SOS Inventory offer a free trial?

Yes, SOS Inventory offers 14 days to explore its full range of features. Users can upgrade or downgrade plans easily through account settings.

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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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SOS Inventory: What is the difference between SOS Inventory plans?

Companion includes 2 users and basic management. Plus is marked most popular and adds unlimited locations and lot tracking with 3 users. Pro adds advanced automation and manufacturing with 5 users.

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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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