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# Asset Essentials vs UpKeep Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Asset Essentials** [

4.2/5(240)

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**UpKeep** [

4.5/5(1,106)

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Pricing

**Asset Essentials**
 **Contact Us** · Education

**UpKeep**
Free Trial

**$55.00** · Premium

**Pricing Insights**
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Time to Implement

**Asset Essentials**
3 months

Based on 22 responses

**UpKeep**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 237 responses

Return on Investment

**Asset Essentials**
18 months

Based on 15 responses

**UpKeep**
16 months2 months sooner

Based on 200 responses

Perceived Cost

**Asset Essentials**
$$$$$

**UpKeep**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Asset Essentials**
8%

**UpKeep**
9%1% more

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Pros & Cons

**Asset Essentials**
[
Ease of Use (5)
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Complex Customization (3)
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**UpKeep**
[
Ease of Use (85)
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Work Orders (39)
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Work Order Issues (23)
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Missing Features (14)
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Integrations

**Asset Essentials**
Not enough data

**UpKeep**
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Screenshots

**Asset Essentials**
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**UpKeep**
 ![UpKeep screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/75883/Screenshot-2025-10-15-at-4.15.42-PM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Asset Essentials**

8.7

8.7163

**UpKeep**

8.8

8.8838

Ease of Use

**Asset Essentials**

8.4

8.4164

**UpKeep**

9.0

9.0853

Ease of Setup

**Asset Essentials**

7.9

7.9116

**UpKeep**

8.6

8.6678

Ease of Admin

**Asset Essentials**

8.2

8.2111

**UpKeep**

8.9

8.9645

Quality of Support

**Asset Essentials**

8.7

8.7154

**UpKeep**

9.0

9.0792

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Asset Essentials**

8.7

8.7110

**UpKeep**

9.0

9.0627

Product Direction (% positive)

**Asset Essentials**

8.2

8.2156

**UpKeep**

9.4

9.4793

Features

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)[Hide 93 FeaturesShow 93 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

14

8.2

165

Asset Definition

Asset Register

7.9

13

8.7(won by 0.8)

153

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Relationships

8.5

12

8.6(won by 0.1)

149

Costs

8.1

12

8.2(won by 0.1)

147

Types

8.8(won by 0.3)

14

8.5

149

Asset Tracking

Location

7.5

14

8.6(won by 1.1)

142

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Status

8.2

13

8.6(won by 0.4)

147

History

9.0(won by 0.3)

13

8.7

150

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory

Locations

7.3

13

8.5(won by 1.2)

155

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Spare Parts

8.2(tied score)

12

8.2(tied score)

147

Valuation

8.3(won by 0.1)

11

8.2

139

Depreciation

Asset Value

7.9

12

8.2(won by 0.3)

127

Decomissioning

9.1(won by 1.5)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.6

114

Methods

Feature Not Available

8.1(won by default)

128

Taxes

Feature Not Available

7.3(won by default)

113

Maintenance

Inspections

8.5

12

8.8(won by 0.3)

153

Planning

8.2

13

8.8(won by 0.6)

152

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Predictive

8.3

11

8.5(won by 0.2)

141

Corrective

8.9(won by 0.1)

12

8.8

149

Unplanned

7.6

13

8.6(won by 1.0)

152

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Optimization

8.7(won by 0.2)

10

8.5

147

Field Service 

Planning

8.5

11

8.7(won by 0.2)

142

Tracking

8.6

13

8.7(won by 0.1)

146

Client Communications

8.8(won by 0.7)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

131

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warranty Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Use

8.9(won by 0.3)

12

8.6

147

Risk

7.7

10

8.2(won by 0.5)

138

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Reliability

Feature Not Available

8.4(won by default)

143

Contract & Warranty

Contracts

Feature Not Available

7.9(won by default)

119

Warranties

Feature Not Available

8.0(won by default)

121

SLAs

Feature Not Available

7.7(won by default)

114

Analytics

Activity Dashboard

8.3

14

8.4(won by 0.1)

137

Performance

8.8(won by 0.4)

13

8.4

136

Budgeting/Forecasting

7.6

12

8.2(won by 0.6)

133

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Integration

ERP

8.7(won by 1.2)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

114

CAD & PLM

9.3(won by 2.0)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

107

Accounting

8.8(won by 1.3)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

113

Asset Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

21

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preventive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Categorization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IoT Device Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Energy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fixed Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parts Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Utilization Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Depreciation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disposal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcoding/RFID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Management[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.9

37

7.5

45

Agentic AI - Facility Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

5.1(won by default)

18

Facility Management Platform Features

Maintenance Planning

8.8(tied score)

34

8.8(tied score)

44

Facility Inventory Management

8.1

33

8.3(won by 0.2)

44

Vendor Management

7.0

28

7.2(won by 0.2)

42

Green Building Operations

7.5(won by 1.2)

18

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.3

42

Reporting & Dashboards

8.1

35

8.3(won by 0.2)

43

Facility Document Storage

7.9

30

8.3(won by 0.4)

40

Mobile Field Access

8.0

33

8.1(won by 0.1)

42

Space Planning

Feature Not Available

6.9(won by default)

43

Move Management

Feature Not Available

6.9(won by default)

43

Service Request Portal

Feature Not Available

8.4(won by default)

42

Facility Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preventive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Request Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parts Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visitor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Space Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Materials Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fixed Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Checklists

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Schools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commercial Properties

Not enough data

Not enough data

Residential Properties

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

CMMS[Hide 77 FeaturesShow 77 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.9

75

8.3

526

CMMS Platform Features

Work Order Management

8.8

73

|

Verified

9.2(won by 0.4)

516

|

Verified

Preventative Maintenance (PM)

8.4

69

|

Verified

8.8(won by 0.4)

475

|

Verified

Predictive Maintenance (PdM)

7.5

38

|

Verified

8.1(won by 0.6)

374

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Materials Management

7.4

39

|

Verified

8.1(won by 0.7)

419

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Equipment Breakdown Reports

7.6

34

|

Verified

8.2(won by 0.6)

387

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Approval Management

8.3

41

|

Verified

8.5(won by 0.2)

421

|

Verified

Task Templates

7.7

43

|

Verified

8.3(won by 0.6)

430

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Compliance Auditing

7.6

29

8.0(won by 0.4)

339

|

Verified

Reporting & Dashboards

7.9

60

|

Verified

8.3(won by 0.4)

451

|

Verified

Vendor Management

Feature Not Available

7.7(won by default)

366

|

Verified

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Technician Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calibration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key & Lock Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Mechanical Equipment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fixed Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispatch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcoding/RFID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

GPS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warranty Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chatbot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Downtime Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking[Hide 84 FeaturesShow 84 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

36

Not enough data

Asset Definition

Asset Register - Asset Tracking

8.7(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Relationships - Asset Tracking

8.2(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Costs - Asset Tracking

7.9(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Location - Asset Tracking

8.2(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Status - Asset Tracking

8.1(won by default)

34

Not enough data

History - Asset Tracking

8.6(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Funding Source Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Returns Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Check-in/Check-out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delivery Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fuel Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vehicle Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Asset Tracking

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Assignment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Kitting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcoding/RFID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shipping Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

QR Codes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reservations Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

GPS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disposal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Complaint Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fixed Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Depreciation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispatch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Territory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geolocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Driver Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geofencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transportation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

GIS Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geographic Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

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7.2

28

Not enough data

Condition Monitoring

Predictive Inspection

7.5(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Monitoring

7.2(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Condition-Based Maintenance

7.6(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Asset Types

8.1(won by default)

27

Not enough data

IoT Monitoring

6.2(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Asset Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preventive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Detection & Identification

Failure Detection

6.6(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Source Identification

7.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Proactive Alerts

7.1(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Analysis & Insights

Root Cause

7.3(won by default)

20

Not enough data

Systemic Risks

7.1(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Recommendations

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Predictive Maintenance

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inspection Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fixed Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

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8.5

11

Not enough data

Asset Definition

Asset Register

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Asset Types

8.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Technical Specifications

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Geolocation

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Maintenance

Work Orders

9.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Preventive

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Inspections

8.0(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Asset Portfolio

8.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Change Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Optimization

Compliance

8.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Modelling

8.8(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Analytics

Infrastructure KPIs

8.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Cost Analysis

8.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Infrastructure Asset Management

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Asset Essentials](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7c187407541fcf42ed9aef66c11dbf99/siemens-asset-management-software-asset-essentials.png "Asset Essentials")](https://www.g2.com/products/siemens-asset-management-software-asset-essentials/reviews)

Asset Essentials

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

55.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

20.6%

[![UpKeep](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/87dff5f857638c790f94e3ac91c04d83/upkeep.svg "UpKeep")](https://www.g2.com/products/upkeep/reviews)

UpKeep

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

43.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

50.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

5.9%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

23.9%

43.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

55.5%

50.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

20.6%

5.9%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Asset Essentials](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7c187407541fcf42ed9aef66c11dbf99/siemens-asset-management-software-asset-essentials.png "Asset Essentials")](https://www.g2.com/products/siemens-asset-management-software-asset-essentials/reviews)
Asset Essentials

Education Management

29.4%

Facilities Services

11.3%

Higher Education

8.0%

Government Administration

6.3%

Primary/Secondary Education

4.2%

Other

40.8%

[![UpKeep](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/87dff5f857638c790f94e3ac91c04d83/upkeep.svg "UpKeep")](https://www.g2.com/products/upkeep/reviews)
UpKeep

Facilities Services

9.4%

Manufacturing

4.8%

Hospitality

4.8%

Food Production

4.1%

Food & Beverages

4.1%

Other

72.6%

FAQs

## Asset Essentials vs UpKeep FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between UpKeep vs Asset Essentials?

UpKeep stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction, broader feature set, and stronger ease-of-use scores compared to Asset Essentials.

| [UpKeep](https://www.g2.com/products/upkeep/reviews) | [Asset Essentials](https://www.g2.com/products/siemens-asset-management-software-asset-essentials/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (1,098 reviews) | 4.2/5 (240 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.6 | 7.9 |
| 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ease of Use (85 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (5 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of UpKeep and Asset Essentials compare?

UpKeep is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its cost compared to Asset Essentials.

- **UpKeep:** In recent reviews, several reviewers highlight UpKeep's affordability and strong value for the features provided.
- **Asset Essentials:** Reviewers note that Asset Essentials can be costly for small companies and mention the complexity of add-ons versus bundled options.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to UpKeep cite cost-effectiveness and ease of use as primary motivators.

### What are the best alternatives to UpKeep and Asset Essentials?

The top three alternatives to UpKeep and Asset Essentials are Limble, MaintainX, and eMaint CMMS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [UpKeep](https://www.g2.com/products/upkeep/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,098 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers highlight affordability and value | Ease of Use (85 all-time mentions) |
| [Asset Essentials](https://www.g2.com/products/siemens-asset-management-software-asset-essentials/reviews) | 4.2/5 (240 reviews) | Mid-Market | Reviewers note higher cost for small companies | Ease of Use (5 all-time mentions) |
| [Limble](https://www.g2.com/products/limble/reviews) | 4.8/5 (689 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | High reviewer satisfaction |
| [MaintainX](https://www.g2.com/products/maintainx/reviews) | 4.8/5 (1,553 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | High reviewer satisfaction |
| [eMaint CMMS](https://www.g2.com/products/emaint/reviews) | 4.5/5 (292 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | High reviewer satisfaction |

### Which CMMS features should I prioritize when comparing UpKeep and Asset Essentials?

Buyers comparing UpKeep and Asset Essentials should prioritize ease of use, work order management, inventory management, customization, and customer support.

- **Ease of Use:** UpKeep: 9.0 (85 all-time mentions); Asset Essentials: 8.4 (5 all-time mentions)
- **Work Order Management:** UpKeep: 39 all-time mentions; Asset Essentials: 3 all-time mentions
- **Inventory Management:** UpKeep: 22 all-time mentions; Asset Essentials: 3 all-time mentions
- **Customization:** UpKeep: Frequently cited as highly customizable; Asset Essentials: Reviewers note limited customization and complexity (3 all-time mentions for complex customization)
- **Customer Support:** UpKeep: 20 all-time mentions; Asset Essentials: 2 all-time mentions

### What are the pros and cons of UpKeep vs Asset Essentials?

UpKeep's headline strength is ease of use, while Asset Essentials is recognized for its data tracking and asset management capabilities.

- **UpKeep strengths:** Ease of Use (85 all-time mentions), intuitive interface (30), efficient work order and inventory management (39, 22), strong customer support (20), and robust feature set.
- **UpKeep trade-offs:** Work order printing and export process can be cumbersome (23 all-time mentions), some missing features (14), and initial setup complexity in a minority of reviews.
- **Asset Essentials strengths:** Data tracking (3 all-time mentions), inventory management (3), mobile app accessibility (3), and asset management (2).
- **Asset Essentials trade-offs:** Limited customization (2 all-time mentions), complexity in setup and navigation (2 each), and higher cost for small companies in recent reviews.

### Is UpKeep or Asset Essentials better for small businesses?

UpKeep is better suited for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its ease of use and value for smaller teams.

- **UpKeep:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews from small-business users praise its intuitive setup and strong customer support for smaller organizations.
- **Asset Essentials:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, and reviewers note higher costs and complexity as challenges for small businesses.

### Which CMMS platform has better integrations?

UpKeep is favored for integrations, with reviewers specifically mentioning integration with Samsara.

- **UpKeep:** Samsara integration is cited in recent reviews, with reviewers requesting even broader integration options.
- **Asset Essentials:** No third-party integrations are mentioned in recent reviews.

### How do UpKeep and Asset Essentials compare on customer support?

UpKeep and Asset Essentials are rated within 0.3 points on Quality of Support, with UpKeep holding a slight edge at 9.0 versus Asset Essentials at 8.7.

- **UpKeep:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and knowledgeable customer support, with 20 all-time mentions and frequent positive experiences during setup and troubleshooting.
- **Asset Essentials:** Reviewers describe support as fantastic and helpful, with 2 all-time mentions and positive feedback on implementation assistance and ongoing support.

### Which is easier to implement, UpKeep or Asset Essentials?

UpKeep is rated higher for Ease of Setup at 8.6 versus Asset Essentials at 7.9, indicating a smoother implementation experience.

- **UpKeep:** Reviewers frequently describe the setup process as straightforward and user-friendly, with many citing quick onboarding and minimal training required.
- **Asset Essentials:** Reviewers note that while implementation is generally positive, some find the setup process complex and mention a steeper learning curve for administrators.

### Which product has better Use?

UpKeep is rated higher for Use, with more reviewers citing ease of use as a core benefit.

- **UpKeep:** Ease of Use score: 9.0; 85 all-time mentions for ease of use; reviewers highlight intuitive navigation and rapid adoption.
- **Asset Essentials:** Ease of Use score: 8.4; 5 all-time mentions for ease of use; reviewers note user-friendliness but mention a learning curve for advanced features.

Alternatives

**Asset Essentials Alternatives**

 ![Limble](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d7737b93f87b8b0068f6ede2b14f40d4/limble.svg "Limble")

[
Limble
](/products/limble/reviews)

 ![MaintainX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/088d369329821d7b5599a805bf6cfd10/maintainx.svg "MaintainX")

[
MaintainX
](/products/maintainx/reviews)

 ![eMaint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0d52b55702b92a11962cfeb4e4003716/emaint.png "eMaint")

[
eMaint CMMS
](/products/emaint/reviews)

 ![Fiix CMMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0f3a45842446021eeb8e218a15dd6e45/fiix-cmms.svg "Fiix CMMS")

[
Fiix CMMS
](/products/fiix-cmms/reviews)

**UpKeep Alternatives**

 ![MaintainX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/088d369329821d7b5599a805bf6cfd10/maintainx.svg "MaintainX")

[
MaintainX
](/products/maintainx/reviews)

 ![Limble](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d7737b93f87b8b0068f6ede2b14f40d4/limble.svg "Limble")

[
Limble
](/products/limble/reviews)

 ![eMaint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0d52b55702b92a11962cfeb4e4003716/emaint.png "eMaint")

[
eMaint CMMS
](/products/emaint/reviews)

 ![Fracttal One](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8e02ae9eafe2c045a53f9839671d9559/fracttal-one.svg "Fracttal One")

[
Fracttal One
](/products/fracttal-one/reviews)