Shlomi Lavi /
Feb 28, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - UpKeep or Shop Controller?
Shop Controller is more expensive to implement (TCO) than UpKeep, and UpKeep is rated higher (94/100) than Shop Controller (78/100). UpKeep offers users more features (7) than Shop Controller (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. Alliance Automotive Software
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...
Alliance Automotive Software: ShopController Software came into existence in January 1992 when we decided that the software that was available at that time did not fit the needs of our automotive business.
We had 4 Automotive repair shops spread over two states. After reviewing software management systems that lacked the tools we needed our only option was to to build it. ...
Who is more expensive? UpKeep or Shop Controller?
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 Shop Controller.
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. Shop Controller price starts at $99 per feature/month , When comparing Shop Controller to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Maintenance software cost.
Bottom line: Shop Controller is more expensive than UpKeep.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared UpKeep Vs. Shop Controller 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.
Shop Controller: We are still working to collect the list of features for Shop Controller.
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 Shop Controller's target customer size include: SMBs.