Looking for a Hippo CMMS Alternative?
Hippo CMMS was a solid Canadian CMMS - but the Eptura acquisition changed the equation. If you need guaranteed Canadian data residency, transparent pricing, and strategic capital planning, AssetLab was built for exactly that.
Full asset lifecycle management, FCI tracking, and PIPEDA-aligned privacy practices included in every plan at $65 CAD per user per month.
Why Teams Are Moving On from Hippo
The Eptura acquisition changed the landscape. Many former Hippo users are re-evaluating their CMMS because of these concerns:
Data Residency Uncertainty
Hippo CMMS was originally a Canadian company based in Vancouver. After the Eptura acquisition, headquarters moved to Atlanta, USA. Canadian data residency is no longer guaranteed - a critical concern for regulated industries.
Opaque Pricing Model
Hippo no longer publishes pricing. Every plan requires "Contact for Quote" - making it impossible to evaluate costs upfront. Organizations cannot compare options without a lengthy sales process.
No FCI Tracking
Hippo CMMS does not offer Facility Condition Index tracking or forecasting. Facilities teams cannot calculate building condition scores, track portfolio-wide FCI trends, or build defensible capital plans from asset data.
No Capital Planning Tools
There are no built-in tools for strategic capital planning, replacement forecasting, or long-term budget modeling. Organizations managing multi-year capital programs need separate tools or spreadsheets.
Limited Reporting Capabilities
Reporting in Hippo is basic compared to modern CMMS platforms. Custom report building, scheduled report delivery, and advanced analytics require workarounds or third-party integrations.
Product Direction Uncertainty
Post-acquisition product roadmaps are unclear. Eptura manages multiple acquired products (Hippo, Archibus, Tango) and long-term investment in the Hippo CMMS platform is uncertain.
How AssetLab Solves These Problems
AssetLab combines CMMS with full asset lifecycle management, strategic capital planning, and guaranteed Canadian compliance - all in one platform.
Guaranteed Canadian Data Residency
Operational data (assets, work orders, documents) stored in Canada with PIPEDA-aligned privacy practices, bank-grade encryption, and comprehensive audit trails. Authentication is handled by Clerk (US-based SSO provider), so sign-in data is subject to US jurisdiction.
Transparent Pricing
$65 CAD per user per month includes every feature - no hidden tiers, no surprise upsells, no "contact for quote" gatekeeping. See exactly what you pay before you commit.
FCI Tracking & Forecasting
Track Facility Condition Index across your entire portfolio. Forecast replacement costs over 10+ years and build defensible capital plans backed by real asset data.
10-Year Capital Planning
Plan capital expenditures over 10+ years with replacement forecasting, budget scenario modeling, and prioritization based on risk and condition data.
Comprehensive Reporting Built In
Custom report builder with 100+ prebuilt reports, scheduled delivery, and export options. No external BI tools required. All reporting features included in the base plan.
Clear Product Roadmap
AssetLab is purpose-built for Canadian asset management. A single product with a focused roadmap - no acquisition uncertainty, no platform consolidation risk, no competing priorities.
Feature Comparison
Pricing Comparison
AssetLab Pricing
All prices in CAD. No hidden fees. No feature gating.
Hippo CMMS Pricing
Pricing requires contacting sales. No published rates since Eptura acquisition.
AssetLab Differentiators
Capabilities that Hippo CMMS does not offer:
Guaranteed Canadian Data Residency
Operational data (assets, work orders, documents) stored in Canada with PIPEDA-aligned privacy practices; authentication via Clerk (US-based SSO provider). Unlike Hippo post-acquisition, there is no ambiguity about where operational records reside. Critical for public sector, healthcare, and education organizations.
FCI Tracking & Forecasting
Calculate and track Facility Condition Index across your portfolio. Forecast replacement costs over 10+ years. Build defensible capital budgets backed by asset data.
Transparent Published Pricing
$65 CAD per user per month - published, predictable, and all-inclusive. No sales calls required to learn what it costs. No surprise upsells after onboarding.
10-Year Capital Planning
Plan capital expenditures over 10+ years with replacement forecasting, budget scenario modeling, and prioritization based on risk and condition data.
Risk Assessment (LoF x CoF)
Score assets using Likelihood of Failure x Consequence of Failure matrix. Multi-dimensional impact assessment for objective capital investment prioritization.
Contract & Vendor Management
Manage vendor relationships, track contract expiration dates, monitor SLA performance, and link purchase orders directly to assets - all in one platform.
Who Is AssetLab Best For?
- Organizations that chose Hippo for its Canadian roots and need guaranteed Canadian data residency
- Facilities teams that need FCI tracking and 10-year capital replacement forecasting
- Teams frustrated by opaque pricing who want predictable, transparent costs
- Organizations managing vendors, contracts, and external service providers
- Public sector, healthcare, and education requiring PIPEDA-aligned privacy practices
- Multi-site portfolios requiring centralized strategic planning and reporting
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Hippo CMMS?
Hippo CMMS was acquired by Eptura (formerly SpaceIQ/iOFFICE) and is now part of their workplace management portfolio. The company headquarters moved from Vancouver, Canada to Atlanta, USA - which means Canadian data residency is no longer guaranteed for Hippo users.
Is it difficult to switch from Hippo to AssetLab?
No. AssetLab provides assisted data migration and dedicated onboarding support. We help you export your assets, work orders, and maintenance history from Hippo and import them into AssetLab. Most teams are fully operational within 2-4 weeks.
Does AssetLab guarantee Canadian data residency?
Yes. AssetLab stores all data in Canada with PIPEDA-aligned privacy practices. This is especially important for organizations that originally chose Hippo for its Canadian roots but are now concerned about data residency after the Eptura acquisition.
How does AssetLab pricing compare to Hippo?
AssetLab costs $65 CAD per user per month with all features included - published transparently on our pricing page. Hippo no longer publishes pricing and requires contacting sales for a quote. With AssetLab, you know exactly what you are paying before you commit.
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