Shlomi Lavi /
Feb 28, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - UpKeep or Guardian CMMS?
Guardian CMMS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than UpKeep, and UpKeep is rated higher (94/100) than Guardian CMMS (62/100). UpKeep offers users more features (7) than Guardian CMMS (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:
UpKeep Maintenance Management Vs. Guardian CMMS
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...
Guardian CMMS: Guardian CMMS Inc. (Guardian) was established in 1994 as an affiliate to Western Software Solutions (WSS) for the sole purpose of developing, marketing and supporting a Windows based Computerized Maintenance Management System. The Guardian CMMS suite of software products were developed by personnel who have been there. Our staff and contractors i...
Who is more expensive? UpKeep or Guardian CMMS?
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 UpKeep and Guardian CMMS.
UpKeep price starts at $45 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 UpKeep is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Maintenance software. Guardian CMMS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 UpKeep is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Maintenance software.
Bottom line: Guardian CMMS is more expensive than UpKeep.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared UpKeep Vs. Guardian CMMS based on some of the most important and required Maintenance features.
UpKeep: Remote Access, Inventory Management, Work Order Management, Mobile Access, Purchasing, RFID Integration, Vendor Managed Inventory.
Guardian CMMS: We are still working to collect the list of features for Guardian CMMS.
Target customer size
UpKeep Maintenance software is used by a wide range of businesses across various industries, including manufacturing, facilities management, property management, hospitality, and transportation. and Guardian CMMS's target customer size include: SMBs.