Limble CMMS Reviews

Limble CMMS

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Modern mobile CMMS for companies and facilities of all sizes

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Value for Money
4.7/5
Features
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Ease of Use
4.8/5
Customer Support
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Lillian
Lillian
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Excellent workflow management with Limble

Reviewed on 04/09/2023

Now that we have this system in place, we can more efficiently manage tasks, inventory, and look...

Now that we have this system in place, we can more efficiently manage tasks, inventory, and look into the future. Having this allows one more time to devote to other important pursuits. After PMs have been added and their frequency has been established, users can log in and examine the PM calendar to see what PMs are scheduled for the current day, the next day, and the upcoming week.

Pros

Limble's logic is novel in that it is both intuitive and straightforward. It's simple to make a bill of materials. Adding new components to assets or getting rid of old ones is simple. It's simple to reassign duties and reissue work orders.

Cons

There aren't many drawbacks. My only suggestion is to add a column to the schedule that displays the ratio of available to scheduled man-hours. From a time-management point of view, it is useful to have that data at hand.

Aniruddha
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Maintenance Management with Advanced Reporting Capabilities

Reviewed on 30/09/2024

It has been great. I led the entire implementation from beginning till end. The CSM was really...

It has been great. I led the entire implementation from beginning till end. The CSM was really helpful and the account manager also was aware of our needs. The software does have some bugs on widgets that we have created but they're fixed within a week. The global dashboard is super helpful in getting good understanding of all your different locations really easy and quickly.

Pros

The easy to setup workflows and templates for work requests and PM is an interesting feature we love in our team.

Cons

The limited options for reporting metrics. Like the type of graphs and options to measure only specific metrics that it offers it pretty narrow. We would love to see something which is more varied and have more options to pick from where we customize dashboards. Also, would love to see the product team working on tickets much faster than the usual response time.

Alternatives Considered

MaintainX and Fiix

Reasons for Choosing Limble CMMS

To automate the process and track all our maintenance related metrics in-depth.

Switched From

Microsoft Excel

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Limble offered us more varied options to choose form with a better pricing compared to other two and it also aligned with our business needs.
Duane
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Initial impressions

Reviewed on 10/10/2024

We are just getting started with Limble so there is a lot of learning to do

We are just getting started with Limble so there is a lot of learning to do

Pros

I like the accessibility with Limble. I can use it from my computer, tablet or phone. I can have access while at the project site to look up parts, history or all sorts of information related to the project.

Cons

The search engine can be very specific. If you don't know exactly how something is listed in the database it can be hard to find quickly.

Gary
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  • Industry: Ranching
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Limble Report Card

Reviewed on 15/10/2024

from beginning to now it has been very easy. My success manager,Katia, has been there to answer any...

from beginning to now it has been very easy. My success manager,Katia, has been there to answer any question i have. Alos the chat feature is very helpful and fast.

Pros

user friendly, easy to understand and easy to navigate around in

Cons

the way we set up our pm schedule was very time consuming. that was probably on us though.

Alternatives Considered

MaintainX

Reasons for Choosing Limble CMMS

it would not integrate with our new Irp System

Switched From

SQCore

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

limble seemed more user friendly and reasonably priced
Tony
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  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

North Carolina Electric Cooperatives

Reviewed on 25/09/2024

The sales staff and customer service have been great. [sensitive content hidden] keeps in touch and...

The sales staff and customer service have been great. [sensitive content hidden] keeps in touch and is more than willing to help when needed. [sensitive content hidden] also provides helpful information if we are "stuck" on an issue.

Pros

The ease of use is the best part of the product. We were able to import our past data and keep our maintenance history. The inventory function is superior to our previous product. [sensitive content hidden] has been very helpful with our transition.

Cons

Importing data takes a little getting use to, but works once you have the spreadsheets formatted correctly. We cannot import old purchase orders, but we have found a work around.

Alternatives Considered

MaintainX and Fiix

Reasons for Choosing Limble CMMS

No customer support and an antiquated system.

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Some features were not available. Also cost was a consideration for the product you receive.
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great CMMS

Reviewed on 24/06/2024

Pros

Ease of use and boost of productivity for our maintenance team.

Cons

Training to use the software as designed took more time than anticipated but in the end turned out well.

Alternatives Considered

FMX

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Limble offered the features we needed at a price point that made sense.
Alicia
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  • Industry: Pharmaceuticals
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great Program!

Reviewed on 19/11/2024

Great, the program was easy to work with!

Great, the program was easy to work with!

Pros

The asset inventory management was helpful.

Cons

Setting up hourly PMs was difficult to learn.

Ren
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  • Industry: Chemicals
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Limble @ CRC

Reviewed on 19/11/2024

Seamless. We appreciate the Limble team's follow-ups to ensure we start up successfully.

Seamless. We appreciate the Limble team's follow-ups to ensure we start up successfully.

Pros

User friendliness, technical support, ease of integration

Cons

Not a lot! Newer system but when there are bugs, the team resolves quickly.

Matthew
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  • Industry: Glass, Ceramics & Concrete
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Ozinga Burns Harbor Review

Reviewed on 16/10/2024

Pros

Limble's user interface is very intuitive and is easy to teach to new employees.

Cons

The spreadsheet upload to Limble process can be a bit difficult if there are any duplications or other issues with the data.

Alternatives Considered

MaintainX

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Cost, functionality, customer service, user interface
Kent
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Initial Feedback - Limble & Ciro Rock!

Reviewed on 08/10/2024

So far, so good, but we haven't fully implemented it yet.

So far, so good, but we haven't fully implemented it yet.

Pros

The knowledge of the CSM (Customer Success Manager), the flexibility of the software, & the ease that work requests can be entered are what I most appreciate about Limble.

Cons

With all the flexibility of the software it is more challenging to have a standard layout.

Justin
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  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Limble is a great way to manage any maintenance program

Reviewed on 02/07/2024

Very positive. It is easy to use and the support we receive from our Customer Success Manager is...

Very positive. It is easy to use and the support we receive from our Customer Success Manager is phonemical.

Pros

It is simple to use.
Tracking inventory and assigning parts to assets.
The ability to customize work orders.

Cons

Not being able to attach multiple assets to one work order. It could possibly be done as a suggestion with the development team.

Alternatives Considered

Infor M3 and eMaint CMMS

Reasons for Choosing Limble CMMS

MP2 software was difficult to use and hard to manage. It was not being supported any longer.

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Limble was the lowest cost proposal. This product allows all plant employees to have easy, mobile access to all inventory, parts, work requests, and preventative maintenance tasks. The cloud based system allows software updates to be administered automatically, meaning the Power Plant will always have the most up-to-date version. Besides access to the software, the annual price covers set up, maintenance fees, data backup, and instant customer support. The most crucial features the Power Plant needs in a CMMS are inventory management, work order capabilities, plant status quick view, usability, and scheduling abilities.
Matt
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

My Experience with Limble

Reviewed on 02/10/2024

My overall experience with Limble has been great. It’s easy to use, even for those who aren’t...

My overall experience with Limble has been great. It’s easy to use, even for those who aren’t tech-savvy, and has streamlined communication and coordination with tenants. It’s become the backbone of our operation, with most of our communications and tracking running through it now.

Pros

it streamlines communication and coordination with my staff and with my tenants, simplifies time tracking and logging, and is user-friendly even for those who aren't tech-savvy—my team picked it up quickly despite a brief learning curve

Cons

The lack of flexibility in customizing the interface and editing options without upgrading to a more expensive version, which can be tough for smaller companies like mine

Alternatives Considered

MaintainX and UpKeep

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Interface seemed better suited for our needs as commercial property managers
Da
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  • Industry: Packaging & Containers
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Limble, the best CMMS in 25 years of experience

Reviewed on 27/03/2024

It is very rewarding as a manager to know that if you need information in less than a minute you...

It is very rewarding as a manager to know that if you need information in less than a minute you will have that information and it helps you to make very quick and accurate decisions. It is also gratifying that 60 people use the tool on a daily basis and have no complaints about its handling, functionality, ease of use, Etc. 100% RECOMMENDABLE

Pros

Ease of implementation, you don't need anyone to implement it, ease of use for both technicians and managers, all the information displayed when you click on it takes you to the source of that information. Very powerful mobile tool makes life easier for technicians who use it on a daily basis.

Cons

Some small improvements could be made but his team is always in continuous development.

Alternatives Considered

SAP S/4HANA Cloud and Prisma

Reasons for Choosing Limble CMMS

I downloaded the trial version and in one afternoon I had Limble up and running. Very easy to implement.

Switched From

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Ease of implementation, you can do it yourself, and ease of use for managers and technicians. You buy it and you don't have to pay for it every time you want to do something new.
Andrew
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  • Industry: Mining & Metals
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Our experience after a few months

Reviewed on 27/03/2024

I really like our initial meetings with [sensitive content hidden], she was very knowledgeable in...

I really like our initial meetings with [sensitive content hidden], she was very knowledgeable in answering our questions. Working With [sensitive content hidden] was great, we had a lot work to do as for transferring our data and she helped us along the way. Everyone has been helpful in the live chat as well. I do wish the training sessions were longer than the half hour that was allotted. AS we spent a lot of time asking questions from the previous week and it didn't always give much time to learn and understand what we needed to learn. Overall Limble has a very good and affordable product, but it definitely has some growing and changing that needs to be done. I am optimistic that they are listening to the changes that we are recommending based on our experiences so far. I think they have a very bright future in the industry.

Pros

It took us from using a very outdated unconnected software system to a much more modern and user friendly option

Cons

Sorting parts the way you want can be difficult if you do not understand what you are trying to search, sometimes changes say that they have saved but when you go back later they were not. Also searching previous pm does not bring up the results we are looking for. I think the biggest drawbacks are the fact that you cannot save a screen setup you want and go back to it instead once you leave that tab you have to start over so you have to keep several internet browser pages open if you want to work on more than one thing at a time. Lastly when viewing a list of parts assigned under an asset there is no search to get to something quickly so you may have to scroll through hundreds of parts.

Robert
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  • Industry: Machinery
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Maintenance in Manufacturing

Reviewed on 20/03/2024

Limble was the first CMMS that we used as a company and has been absolutely transformative to how...

Limble was the first CMMS that we used as a company and has been absolutely transformative to how we handle maintenance. We are a small team and there was little to no training that we needed. The online chat to ask questions was enough to address the vast majority of our questions, and our contacts at Limble have remained in contact and are consistently checking in to make sure that everything is working up to our needs.
It makes tracking tickets easy and catalogs them all for you. PMs are handled in a very straightforward way that is easy to understand. Everything is searchable and sorted under the asset that it belongs to, that is a big help.
It helps operators report by walking them through the info that we need and even letting them attach pictures simply.
It is a little more pricey, but the features that Limble offers and the intuitive nature of the service makes it well worth the cost from where I am concerned.

Pros

Asset specific work reporting - No more tracking people down to ask what was having the problem.
PM - templates for editing what is done per PM, schedule to get the PM done in a timely manner.
Parts inventory - parts can be cataloged with photo and associated to assets.
Easy of use - it is pretty intuitive to just pick up and use.

Cons

Some features, eg some templates, are only accessible through a click tree.
Some bugs in time tracking, the app or website will refresh occasionally and reset the timer or close the ticket that is open.

Alternatives Considered

Maxpanda CMMS, MaintainX, eMaint CMMS and Fiix

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Intuitive nature and product feel. There was little to no training that needed to happen for our users, the operators on the shop floor picked up work reporting through QR code mostly without a hitch. Email integration was helpful and the old email address was just forwarded along to a new email by our IT dept.
John
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easy to use and set up

Reviewed on 27/03/2024

I have been very happy with Limble and with Scott, my rep. He helped me get everything started and...

I have been very happy with Limble and with Scott, my rep. He helped me get everything started and is available when I need him

Pros

I really like the ease of use with the various devices. The QR codes are being used regularly now and the learning curve is small. The customer support is great and my rep has been there throughout the learning process

Cons

There are more features than I know what to do with, but I am sure they are very helpful to those who use them

Gregory
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  • Industry: Machinery
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Life with Limble

Reviewed on 21/05/2024

Limble has been a pilar for us in our organization. From ticketing to response time to managing...

Limble has been a pilar for us in our organization. From ticketing to response time to managing company dollars. I would recommend Limble to any organization that's looking to streamline their maintenance operation.

Pros

Data tracking and asset management for complete visibility

Cons

I haven't found it yet. That is the truth.

Alyssa
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  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Limble Review

Reviewed on 23/08/2024

My experience has been fantastic. After using other programs for years, there were always things...

My experience has been fantastic. After using other programs for years, there were always things that my teams and I wished we could have, or do, or track, but with Limble, every need and want is covered. I couldn't imagine switching to a different program after using this one.

Pros

What I like most about Limble is that it has a multitude of options to keep us organized as a team. From tracking, to reporting, to ease of operation for our users and our submitters, every touch point of a maintenance operation is covered and perfected by Limble. Their support is unmatched by any other program I've used. Aside from having a dedicated rep, there are also webinars, tutorials, courses, and even a Limble-specific social media type of community that you can reach out to if you have questions or want to find ways to better utilize the software. After working for 12 years in the industry and using countless other programs, Limble is by far the all-around best one that I've used. If you want to operate at a high level, you have to have high-level processes, and Limble truly provides the highest level.

Cons

There's sincerely nothing that I dislike about Limble.

dale
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  • Industry: Building Materials
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Limble Review

Reviewed on 16/07/2024

So far, my experience using Limble has been good. The customer support is great. [sensitive content...

So far, my experience using Limble has been good. The customer support is great. [sensitive content hidden] makes learning what Limble can do fun and enjoyable. She is very knowledgeable and solves any questions you have with ease. I like the fact that after you've discussed what you talked about, she sends you links so you can go over any information that was talked about.

Pros

I like the ease and operation of Limble. Work orders along with the QR codes make creating work orders simple for anyone that sees a problem to create one. I like the parts management; it allows me to keep track of my inventory and alerts me when we are getting low.

Cons

So far, I don't have any cons with using Limble.

STEVEN
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  • Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Hands down a must have for any company trying to maintain their equipment.

Reviewed on 17/04/2024

when I first moved forward with implementing this system, I thought it was going to be much more...

when I first moved forward with implementing this system, I thought it was going to be much more difficult to get setup. But the support team gets you right through it quickly and easily. It has already streamlined our maintenance process beyond what our expectations were.

Pros

Customization and support are by far the best things about this product. No software can stand the test of time without solid support. Limble is always moving forward with innovative updates and interface designs.

Cons

There isn't much not to like. And although Limble's price is competitive, it is on the upside of costs for CMMS software but make no mistake, there are much more complicated and harder to use software systems out there at much higher prices.

Alternatives Considered

MaintainX

Reasons for Switching to Limble CMMS

Customizability, ease of use and support
Dan
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  • Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Limble is a force multiplier

Reviewed on 28/02/2024

Pros

I like that I don't have to manage or remember any of the maintenance that happens in our rocket factory. We have space thrusters which require a degree of accuracy that is very high, and I can prove to our customers that we are doing the critical maintenance on the machines.

Cons

I have struggled to use the mobile app. It seems like I have better luck going out and back to my computer rather than struggling. That might just be my personal preference. I just don't love the layout, and prefer the computer.

Alternatives Considered

MaintainX and eMaint CMMS
Michael
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  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

New CMMS Customer

Reviewed on 06/02/2024

Overall, we're happy with the software, and we were easily able to tailor it towards our needs. ...

Overall, we're happy with the software, and we were easily able to tailor it towards our needs. I'm sure we will underutilize the vast number of features available, but over time we hope t work up to the software's capabilities.

Pros

It was nice to find a software that anyone could use. Many other options tend to only "speak" maintenance or upper management, and usually are unable to bridge the gap. It was also very easy and straight forward to set up, and any assistance was covered in the weekly hands-on meetings or the vast tutorials available. We were easily up and running within a month and a half across the 10+ machines we set up for our initial rollout, with a plan to scale this further.

Cons

While I understand why the pricing structure is what it is, it would be nice to see the base license be more expensive, but more accommodating. While it's a consequence of our facility, requiring operators to have individual licenses to close out daily PM's seem a little much. This seems structured more for a maintenance team that performs every PM rather than splitting the work between operator and maintenance.

Joel
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  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Limble Review

Reviewed on 13/06/2024

Great. No complaints. I like the way Limble is constantly improving.

Great. No complaints. I like the way Limble is constantly improving.

Pros

Limble checked all the boxes I had when shopping for software. Customer service is excellent.

Cons

Cost. In a perfect software design for me I would implement a unique numbering system for each asset and use the numbers to transfer assets via a transfer w/o along with drag and drop system.

Caleb
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  • Industry: Food & Beverages
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Solid CMMS- Lots of Potential and Knows its Lane

Reviewed on 27/03/2024

Very positive. Having a Limble contact directly assigned to your company is very helpful when...

Very positive. Having a Limble contact directly assigned to your company is very helpful when onboarding and building out the system. [sensitive content hidden] (Customer Success Manager) is a great example of this- very willing to help solve problems and get down into the inner details of the system interactions to get you a reasonable answer. Limble's customer service team comes across very respectful and humble- they are willing to accept that some things in the system are not yet perfect and will tell you the truth when you are trying to make Limble do something it is not built to do. Overall great experience and I look forward to continue working with them to further build out my company's unique structure.

Pros

Limble's ease-of-use provides for easy start-up and explanation to new users. The system logic is relatively easy to understand and is great for what it is built to do: be the an amazing CMMS. It also excels as a company database/register for Vendors, parts, and company assets.

Cons

The system can get complicated quick as you go deeper- one needs to have the end in mind when building out the system. The limitations with this system involve its programer's scope: Limble could do many things but it is built to do one thing...

Beth
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  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

First Time User - Positive Experience

Reviewed on 27/03/2024

Pros

Being new to CMMS programs, the ease of using Limble removed the overwhelming feeling of learning a new system. Video training is available, resetting passwords offers several options, the chat feature to reach out for help is second to none. Quick response and typically quick fixes. The service team helps by screen sharing, to creating or sharing a video on how to accomplish something. Plus there's a Customer Success Manager who can meet with you, and provide additional assistance if needed.

Cons

Saving a log-in link will cause issues when updates/changes are made, so you shouldn't save the link as a favorite. Limble ipods are too small, hard to see, cover is so large it hides too much of the screen.
Parts - a notification "reminder" would be helpful if a part does not get ordered/stocked within a certain amount of time to eliminate the part dropping to a critical level.