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Stockpile vs UpKeep

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Stockpile

Inventory

Free inventory management for small teams

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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UpKeep

Inventory

Mobile-first maintenance management

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Stockpile covers Item 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 Stockpile and UpKeep actually diverge.

Attributes where Stockpile and UpKeep differ
AttributeStockpileUpKeep
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Cloud-basedWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20132014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Stockpile

  • Item tracking
  • Location management
  • Custom fields
  • Basic reports
  • CSV import/export
  • Barcode support

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.

Stockpile

  • Basic inventorynot UpKeep
  • Asset trackingnot UpKeep
  • Supply managementnot UpKeep
  • Equipment trackingnot UpKeep

UpKeep

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

Where each one falls short

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

Stockpile

Nothing recorded yet. See the Stockpile review.

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

Stockpile

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited items
    • Multi-location
    • Basic reporting
  • Premium$5/month
    • Advanced reports
    • Barcode scanning
    • Priority support

UpKeep

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the UpKeep review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Stockpile if

  • You need item tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cloud-based.
  • You also want location management.
Stockpile 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 Stockpile or UpKeep better?
Neither clearly leads. Stockpile 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, Stockpile or UpKeep?
Stockpile starts at Free and UpKeep at Free.
Does Stockpile or UpKeep run on more platforms?
Stockpile runs on Web, Cloud-based. UpKeep runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Stockpile for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Stockpile best used for?
Stockpile is most often used for basic inventory, asset tracking, supply management, equipment tracking. Of those, basic inventory and asset tracking are not what UpKeep is typically brought in for.
What can Stockpile do that UpKeep cannot?
Stockpile covers Item tracking, Location management, Custom fields, Basic reports. UpKeep covers Work order management, Preventive maintenance, Asset management, Mobile-first. Both handle Web support, Cloud-based support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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