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CMMS Comparison

AssetLab vs UpKeep

Compare two CMMS platforms built for modern teams. AssetLab provides comprehensive asset lifecycle management with strategic planning. UpKeep focuses on mobile-first maintenance.

An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right platform.

At a Glance

AssetLab

  • Vancouver, Canada
  • From $65 CAD/user/month
  • PIPEDA compliant · Canadian data residency
  • CMMS + EAM + Strategic Planning

UpKeep

  • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • $20 USD/user/month
  • Founded 2014
  • G2: 4.5/5 (1,079+ reviews)

Feature Comparison

Feature
AssetLab
UpKeep
Work Order Management
Preventive Maintenance
Asset Management
Parts & Inventory
Starter+ plan
Mobile App
Coming Q3 2026
QR Code Scanning
Offline Mode
Limited
Professional+ plan
Multi-site Management
Business Plus plan
Vendor Management
Limited
Contract Management
Project Management
Strategic Capital Planning
FCI Tracking & Forecasting
Risk Assessment (LoF × CoF)
20+ Year Replacement Forecasting
Reporting & Analytics
Starter+ plan
Custom Report Builder
Business Plus plan
API Access
Coming Q1 2026
Business Plus plan
Asset Lifecycle Management
Limited
Canadian Data Residency
PIPEDA Compliance

Pricing Comparison

AssetLab Pricing

  • Per User$65 CAD/user/month
  • Free TrialYes — no credit card
  • Setup FeesNone
  • All FeaturesIncluded in base plan

All prices in CAD. No setup fees. Free trial available.

UpKeep Pricing

  • Lite$20 USD/user/month
  • Starter$45 USD/user/month
  • Professional$75 USD/user/month
  • Business PlusCustom

All prices in USD. Advanced features (offline, API, multi-site) require Professional or Business Plus plans.

Why Teams Choose AssetLab

Full Asset Lifecycle

Manage assets from acquisition to disposal with depreciation tracking, TCO analysis, and lifecycle stage visualization — not just maintenance.

FCI & Strategic Planning

Track Facility Condition Index across portfolios, forecast replacement costs over 10 years, and build defensible capital plans.

All Features Included

Every user gets reporting, analytics, multi-site, and API access. No features locked behind $75+ USD/user tiers.

Canadian Data Residency

All data stored in Canada with PIPEDA compliance, bank-grade encryption, and audit trails — critical for Canadian organizations.

Contract Management

Track contracts, expiration dates, renewal terms, and link them to assets and vendors — not available in UpKeep.

Risk Assessment Framework

Score assets using Likelihood of Failure × Consequence of Failure matrix with multi-dimensional impact assessment.

Who Is Each Tool Best For?

Choose AssetLab if you need:

  • CMMS + full asset lifecycle management + strategic planning in one platform
  • Teams that want all features included without per-feature tier gating
  • FCI tracking and 10-year capital replacement forecasting
  • Canadian organizations needing PIPEDA compliance and data residency
  • Organizations managing contracts and vendors alongside maintenance

Consider UpKeep if you need:

  • Mobile-first maintenance teams with deskless workers
  • Organizations that prioritize mobile app experience above all
  • Small teams (under 20 users) focused on work orders and PMs
  • Companies with an existing UpKeep deployment they want to keep
  • Teams that want a lower per-user entry price for basic CMMS

Ready to Switch to AssetLab?

Start a free trial and see why teams choose AssetLab for comprehensive asset management and CMMS.

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