Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 08, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - DirectLine - FM or eMaint X4?
DirectLine - FM is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eMaint X4, and eMaint X4 is rated higher (97/100) than DirectLine - FM (80/100). eMaint X4 offers users more features (20) than DirectLine - FM (5). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eMaint X4!
Looking for the right Facilities Management 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:
Megamation Systems Vs. eMaint Enterprises
Megamation Systems: Founded in 1984, Megamation Systems has been providing maintenance management solutions for over 25 years. Our clients include Manufacturers, Facility Managers, School Boards, Universities and Hospitals / Healthcare organizations.
Megamation’s flagship offering is DirectLine, an all-inclusive maintenance management Software as a Service (SaaS) ...
eMaint Enterprises: eMaint Enterprises has been providing innovative CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) solutions since 1986. eMaint was one of the first CMMS providers to develop a completely web-based "Software as a Service" (SaaS) model for more rapid implementation at a lower total cost of ownership.
Our growing client-base consists of ove...
Who is more expensive? DirectLine - FM or eMaint X4?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Facilities Management 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 DirectLine - FM and eMaint X4.
DirectLine - FM price starts at $395 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 DirectLine - FM is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Facilities Management software. eMaint X4 price starts at $33 per user/month , When comparing eMaint X4 to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Facilities Management software cost.
Bottom line: DirectLine - FM is more expensive than eMaint X4.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared DirectLine - FM Vs. eMaint X4 based on some of the most important and required Facilities Management features.
DirectLine - FM: Customizable Functionality, Customizable Reports, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Work Order Management.
eMaint X4: Asset Management, Barcode Scanning, Calendar Management, Condition Assessment, Equipment Maintenance.
Target customer size
The software is mainly aimed at small and medium sized companies as well as new startups. eMaint X4 can fulfil the requirements of all business sizes, from small organisations to Fortune 500 corporations.