UpKeep is a cloud-based CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) designed to be used on mobile devices, and suitable for a range of industries including manufacturing, construction, distribution, warehousing, utilities, hotels, restaurants, food processing, churches, education, and more. The system allows users to manage maintenance planning and work orders on-the-go, with tools for work order creation, prioritization, signature capture, image annotation, asset data import, barcode scanning, inventory management, chat & collaboration, invoice creation, and more.
UpKeep allows users to create custom work orders for multiple purposes, such as creating checklists and measuring values, using templates and form items. Files, pictures, and parts can all be added to tasks, and users can prioritize work orders according to their urgency. Work orders and invoices can be created in PDF format, and emailed or printed. Asset data can be imported into UpKeep from existing records, and barcodes assigned to parts or assets, which can be scanned to add them into work orders. Users can create recurring schedules for preventative maintenance, and reserve or schedule individual parts to be used for specific work orders. Inventory can be managed by location, and part history tracking allows users to see where each part has been used.
UpKeep automatically sends users push notifications and alerts in real time to inform them of any task updates or issues with equipment. Sensors can be integrated to enable real-time asset monitoring, and users can create triggers to automatically generate maintenance requests when specific conditions are reached. More than 50 different sensor types are supported, and users can view detailed reports of sensor data, such as humidity, tilt, temperature, and more. UpKeep also allows users to collaborate with real-time in-app chat for discussing issues or sharing updates, and reports on completed tasks, spend, and any recurring issues.
Pros
Functionality. This cloud-based task manager functions at the level that works for you. Whether you're assigning basic tasks at a complex you own and manage or inspecting individually tagged pieces of hardware this is essential. The accountability from a required signature showing this task has been done is reassuring. Should there be a hang-up or question UpKeep's customer service is there to help you through it.
Cons
The initial challenge is determining the depth at which to utilize this software most effectively. Whenever an organization chooses to go with a task manager, it is only effective as the degree to which your staff buys into it.
Overall UpKeep is a great piece of software that continues to improve with regular feature updates. I would recommend it to anyone managing a medium to large sized business facility or multiple properties.
Pros
UpKeep is a great service for managing work orders, tracking assets and scheduling your teams time. The request portal and phone app make it easy for our managers to submit maintenance requests and for our maintenance team to prioritize and respond in a timely fashion. The asset system is great for tracking parts and preventative and reactive maintenance that has been performed on individual items such as HVAC units. The Ability to upload pictures and other files such as repair manuals, to work orders and assets is also a huge plus. All around UpKeep is a great piece of software that I would recommend to anyone with a medium to large size business or anyone managing multiple properties.
Cons
UpKeep offers the ability to generate PDF invoices to submit to clients however there is no way to save or return to a generated invoice within the software; once the invoice is exported as PDF and you close the window you can no longer return. I would love to see an invoicing feature that is more similar to the work order system. As a country club we not only track our internal maintenance, but maintenance performed on members golf carts and other items. The ability to generate invoices more fluidly would be much better than having to utilize an integration. I'm also disappointed that the ability to track additional costs related to a work order are only offered in the business plus plan, rather than the professional or starter plans. There are many times where I want to add an individual expense with a description attached to it, without having to input it in the parts and inventory section.
Hi Liam, I'm so glad you're finding UpKeep both easy to use and valuable to your business! Additionally, we appreciate your detailed feedback in features you would like to see and how they would benefit you. Please know that we take all this feedback to heart and continue to work on releasing new features that will support you and your team!
Upkeep has helped hugely in showing clients what we actually do and giving them real times as to how long process may take. Before a list of times and costs were all clients received as to now a full report which shows the lengths taken to complete the tasks .
Pros
The software is very easy to use on many different formats. Being able to report in real time is very helpful in the field and reports can be generated very easy for instant use. The end reports are very professional and and look the part. Photos added to reports are a good for clients to be able to see the works carried out and being able to add many photos to as many different topics i may need is great.
Cons
The application needs to have either 3g, 4g or wifi for real time this is great in areas with these capabilities but most solar farms in the middle of no where meaning i need to take photos and write my reports after i have done my job and returned to an area with wifi etc. Also only being able to upload 1 photo at a time makes the process drawn out as you have to keep going back to the report and then finding the photo you need...... There have also been instances when working in areas with 4g etc that reports that have been worked on have lost all info meaning they have to been done again.
Hi Simon, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I'm so excited that UpKeep has improved your ability to show all the hard work that you and your team are doing!!! Our mission is to empower you all in exactly that way to help you to get recognition for the work that might otherwise go unnoticed. In terms of the app needing 3G, 4G, or WiFi, the reason for this is to be able to send and receive updates in real time, especially in cases where team members may be spread across different locations. Providing more offline services may be something we can do in the future, but we hope it's not too much of an inconvenience at the time!
Pros
The first point is the ability to categorize work orders, we have been able to pin point the major issues and delivery fast and effective solutions to our care homes.
Tracking the progress and being able to update the work order and receive this valuable information direct to a mobile device, whether it be a line of text or a picture.
I have noticed that the UpKeep scheduler is now up and running, this is going to save me a lot of time, currently I am taking the jobs and distributing these to the team via a excel spreadsheet, really looking forward to this addition to an already complete package.
The overdue work orders are also a great plus for our company, it shows where we are failing and possible target training to an individual who is struggling.
The main plus is having the data to analyse on a month by month basis. It show how well the performance of the team and individuals are coping with the work load, what home uses our Regional teams service the most and what areas of expertise are mainly required, again perfect for targeting training to the maintenance operative in the home. We have also used this system to compare our response time to a request, labour cost all against using out side contractors, this itself has ben an eye opener and has saved us.
Cons
The updates are only available for the users and not the requestors, this is a big issue for us as we are constantly asked 'What's happening' by the general managers of the homes. If there was a way that when the regional team assigned to the task could share the update, ie waiting for parts, called away etc..
Hi Steven, Thank you for your review! It sounds like the reporting features have been especially great for you! Thank you as well for your feedback on how some features - or lack thereof - are affecting you and your team in real time. We're dedicated to constant improvement and learning from situations like these!
Pros
The iPhone application is the best so I can easily update and or log in new work orders as I see them without having to use a web browser or a computer.
Cons
I wish the recurring events would not show up until they are due so i don't have to weed through them to see the current stuff. this is probably a view filter of some sort but I haven't figured that out yet.
Starter: $25 per user, per month (billed annually) or $30 per user, per month (billed monthly)
Professional: $40 per user, per month (billed annually) or $48 per user, per month (billed monthly)
Business Plus: $70 per user, per month (billed annually) or $79 per user, per month (billed monthly)
Enterprise plans are available on request.
Below are some frequently asked questions for UpKeep.
UpKeep offers the following pricing plans:
Starting from: USD 29.00/month
Pricing model: Free, Subscription
Free Trial: Available
Starter: $25 per user, per month (billed annually) or $30 per user, per month (billed monthly)
Professional: $40 per user, per month (billed annually) or $48 per user, per month (billed monthly)
Business Plus: $70 per user, per month (billed annually) or $79 per user, per month (billed monthly)
Enterprise plans are available on request.
UpKeep offers the following features:
UpKeep has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business
UpKeep supports the following languages:
English
UpKeep has the following pricing plans:
Free, Subscription
UpKeep supports the following devices:
Android, iPhone, iPad
UpKeep integrates with the following applications:
Magpie Property Management Software, Slack, Slack, Zapier
UpKeep offers the following support options:
FAQs, Knowledge Base, Online Support, Phone Support, Video Tutorials
This creates the foundation for extensive maintenance records, historical tracking of problems, inventory, and more. It allows you to monitor your entire portfolio on a macro and micro level.