Compare CSO and UpKeep - Feb 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Feb 28, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CSO or UpKeep?

CSO is more expensive to implement (TCO) than UpKeep, and UpKeep is rated higher (94/100) than CSO (59/100). UpKeep offers users more features (7) than CSO (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is UpKeep!

Looking for the right Maintenance solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Construction Software Online Vs. UpKeep Maintenance Management

Construction Software Online: CSO's cloud-based software was preceded by years of effort and development in a payroll and accounting service bureau. That service bureau operated in one of the most demanding areas of the country. The area was completely unionized, and as such, posed special reporting issues. Particularly of issue was the timeliness of payroll preparation, union...

UpKeep Maintenance Management: UpKeep Maintenance Management is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and serves the global business community. As a type of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Upkeep goes one step further: it is the premier mobile-first tool of its kind in the market. Rather than relying on a desktop, UpKeep enables businesses to conveniently...

Who is more expensive? CSO or UpKeep?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Maintenance software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for CSO and UpKeep.

CSO price starts at $125 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 CSO is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Maintenance software. UpKeep price starts at $45 per user/month , When comparing UpKeep to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Maintenance software cost.

Bottom line: CSO is more expensive than UpKeep.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CSO Vs. UpKeep based on some of the most important and required Maintenance features.

CSO: We are still working to collect the list of features for CSO.

UpKeep: Remote Access, Inventory Management, Work Order Management, Mobile Access, Purchasing.

Target customer size

CSO's typical customers include: SMBs,

UpKeep Maintenance software is used by a wide range of businesses across various industries, including manufacturing, facilities management, property management, hospitality, and transportation.



CSO

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $125 per user/month

CSO is a growing cloud-based Maintenance software, it is designed to support small and medium size business. CSO received a rating of 3.8 from ITQlick team. The software cost is considered average (3.1/5) when...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Construction Bid Management, Construction Service Management.

UpKeep

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $45 per user/month

Upkeep software is an integrated cloud-based computerized maintenance management solution modeled to offer businesses functionalities that help them to manage assets and facilities. The core features of UpKeep ...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, FS Scheduling & Dispatch, Inventory Management, Asset Tracking, CMMS.

Compare specifications

CSO Specifications

ITQlick Score: 59/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 6/10 - average cost
Category: Maintenance -> CSO review
Company: Construction Software Online
Pricing: starts at $125 per user/month
Typical customers: SMBs
Platforms: Desktop, Cloud
Links: CSO review, CSO pricing, CSO alternatives

UpKeep Specifications

ITQlick Score: 94/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 2/10 - low cost
Category: Maintenance -> UpKeep review
Company: UpKeep Maintenance Management
Pricing: starts at $45 per user/month
Typical customers: Small, medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Links: UpKeep review, UpKeep pricing, UpKeep alternatives

Compare features

CSO: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

UpKeep: 7 Features

Remote Access
Inventory Management
Work Order Management
Mobile Access
Purchasing
RFID Integration
Vendor Managed Inventory
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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CSO
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
59/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
$125 per user/month
Functionality
10
Review
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UpKeep
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$45 per user/month
Functionality
19
Review
FTMainte...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$40 per month
Functionality
32
Fiix
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$45 per user/month
Functionality
30
Review
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Hippo CM...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$35 per user/month
Functionality
27
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