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Maintmaster vs UpKeep

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to UpKeep? Here's how Maintmaster compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Maintmaster. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

What it is
Swedish maintenance software for factories, offline mobile app, OEE and IoT-ready, non-EU hosted
Cloud-based maintenance and asset management software for teams.
Headquarters
🇸🇪 SE
🇺🇸 US · 2014
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
No
not established
Certifications
No
No
Price from
€265/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Infor M3, IFS +5
Zapier, API, ERP, CMMS, IoT

Where each one wins

Maintmaster

Strengths

  • +Highly user-friendly and intuitive interface with no steep learning curve
  • +Extensive no-code customization for workflows, reports, and asset management without requiring technical expertise
  • +Fast job creation and planning with dynamic search filters and real-time performance visualization
  • +Strong onboarding and technical support, ensuring smooth implementation for new users
  • +Rugged IoT sensors with IP67 protection for reliable asset monitoring in harsh environments
  • +Flexible image uploads and navigation within the system for better documentation
  • +Competitive pricing compared to other CMMS solutions with similar functionality

Limitations

  • −Supports only one time zone and one currency, limiting suitability for global operations
  • −User, group, and permission configurations can be complex and time-consuming
  • −Initial setup and full customization require significant time investment

UpKeep

Strengths

  • +User-friendly mobile app for field technicians
  • +Strong asset tracking capabilities
  • +Customizable workflows

Limitations

  • −Limited offline functionality
  • −Pricing transparency could be improved
  • −Learning curve for advanced features

Data residency & compliance

Maintmaster
UpKeep
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
No

Pricing

Maintmaster

  • Starter €265 per monthBasic asset registry · Spare parts management · Work order management
  • Standard €580 per monthAll Starter features · Stockroom management · Purchase order handling
  • Premium On request All Standard features · Integration framework · Web viewer framework
  • Enterprise On request All Premium features · Integration as a Service (IaaS) · Customised data cards

Pricing varies by currency (EUR, GBP, SEK). Free trial available for Starter and Standard plans.

UpKeep

  • Basic On request MonthlyWork order management · Basic reporting · Mobile app access
  • Professional On request MonthlyPreventive maintenance · Asset tracking · Advanced reporting
  • Enterprise On request MonthlyCustom integrations · Dedicated support · API access

Pricing is available upon request. Contact sales for a custom quote.

Features

Maintmaster

Asset & Inventory Management
Asset and equipment registry, Spare parts registry, Stockroom management (Standard plan and above), Purchase order handling (Standard plan and above)
Work & Maintenance Management
Work order management, Workflow automation (Standard plan and above), Easy operator login (no email required, Premium plan and above), Operator maintenance support
Analytics & Reporting
KPIs and statistics, EN-13306 configuration support, Decision Support Engine (DSE, Standard plan and above), Maintmaster Manufacturing Intelligence (MI, Premium plan and above)
Integration & Extensibility
Integration framework (Premium plan and above), Web viewer framework (Premium plan and above), Integration as a Service (IaaS, Enterprise plan), Customised data cards (Enterprise plan)
IoT & OEE Frameworks
Maintmaster IoT Sensors framework (Standard plan and above), Maintmaster OEE framework (Standard plan and above), Support for other IoT and OEE frameworks (Premium plan and above)

UpKeep

Work Order Management
Create, assign, and track work orders, Set priorities and due dates, Attach images, files, and notes, Mobile access for field teams
Asset Tracking
Track equipment and inventory, Barcode and QR code scanning, Maintenance history and logs, Depreciation tracking
Preventive Maintenance
Schedule recurring tasks, Automated reminders and alerts, Customizable checklists, Compliance reporting
Reporting & Analytics
Custom dashboards, Exportable reports, KPI tracking, Data visualization
Team Collaboration
Real-time chat and comments, Task assignments and notifications, Document sharing, Role-based permissions