Inventory · head to head
Limble CMMS vs UpKeep
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.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Limble CMMS and UpKeep actually diverge.
| Attribute | Limble CMMS | UpKeep |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
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 Limble CMMS
- Parts tracking
- Xero
- Slack
- 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
FreeNo 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.
Choose UpKeep if
- You need mobile-first.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want sap.
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.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Limble CMMS: How much does Limble CMMS cost?
Limble CMMS offers three tiers (Standard, Premium+, and Enterprise) but does not publish prices on the website. Use the price calculator at limble.com/limble-price-calculator to get a personalized quote.
SourceUpKeep: 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.
SourceLimble CMMS: What features does the Premium+ plan include?
Premium+ tier includes everything in Standard plus offline mode, parts inventory, vendor management, and API access.
SourceUpKeep: 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.
SourceUpKeep: 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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