Top CMMS Software Companies To Consider Before You Buy

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software can automate many aspects of your operations, especially those tasks required to improve the performance of machinery and assets. From manufacturing and industrial to healthcare and facilities, CMMS software can assist with tasks such as asset tracking, employee scheduling, predictive maintenance, and more. With so many available CMMS options, navigating the various features of different software can be challenging.

Today, we will discuss the top CMMS software companies and identify important pros and cons of each to help you determine the best solution for your needs. 

Top CMMS Software Companies To Consider in 2022

With the many CMMS packages on the market today, we have narrowed it down to the top six CMMS software companies and will discuss the pros and cons of each, which include:

• UpKeep
• eMaint
• Fiix
• Limble
• Hippo
• LLumin

UpKeep

UpKeep offers CMMS solutions to over 4000 companies around the globe. UpKeep’s mobile-first platform integrates with your existing tech and acts as a centralized asset management command center.

Features:

• Work order management
• Enterprise asset management 
• Preventive maintenance 
• Facility management 
• Inventory management 

Pros:

• Easy to log data through the UpKeep app, saving time on paperwork 
• Continuous updates help streamline processes 
• Real-time data and robust analytics

Cons:

• Role-based permission feature is absent
• No option to check work history 
• Does not support shipping management  
• Asset categorization is not possible 

Pricing:

• Community ($0 /month per user) 
• Starter ($45 /month per user)
• Professional ($75 /month per user)
• Business Plus (Customized pricing)

eMaint

eMaint refers to its software as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software and can help reduce downtime and increase productivity. However, it is not as feature-rich as other software options and implementation can be challenging.

Features:

• Asset lifecycle management
• Work order management
• Planning and scheduling
• Reporting and analytics
• Supply chain and inventory optimization
• Safety initiatives
• Financial management

Pros:

• Seamless integration with critical applications 
• All-in-one maintenance manager (preventative + condition-based)
• Great customer service

Cons:

• API features are absent
• Poor implementation
• No role-based activity dashboards
• Automated scheduling is not possible
• Technicians cannot create work orders without full admin access 

Pricing:

• Team ($69 /month per user) 
• Professional ($85 /month per user) 
• Enterprise ($120 /month per user) 

Fiix 

Fiix is a basic cloud-based CMMS that helps teams manage, track, organize, and schedule maintenance activities. While the software does offer many of the standard CMMS features, it lacks customer and supplier management components.

Features:

• Work order management
• Asset management
• Inventory management
• Analytics and reporting
• Seamless integration

Pros:

• Allows guests to create work orders 
• There is a free version for basic use
• Able to run many different types of reports

Cons:

• On-premise deployment is not possible 
• Does not offer customizable forms 
• Document management feature is absent 
• Lacks invoice management tool
• Limited customization on the mobile platform

Pricing:

• Free ($0/month per user) 
• Basic ($45 /month per user) 
• Professional ($75 /month per user) 
• Enterprise (Custom pricing) 

Limble 

Simple to use and easily implemented Limble CMMS claims to reduce downtime by 32% and increase productivity by 26%. While Limble is feature-rich, on-site install is not available, and this could be problematic for some users. Additionally, Limble lacks a safety management tracking feature and is unable to integrate QR codes.

Features:

• Dynamic PM assignments 
• Work request portal
• Custom dashboards
• Asset management
• Parts inventory
• Vendor management
• Purchase orders
• Tool checkout systems

Pros:

• Easy to use through any handheld device
• Over 20+ configurable work order options
• Organize assets in a parent-to-child hierarchy 

Cons:

• Does not offer shipping management 
• No feature to track safety management
• Can not integrate QR codes 
• No fuel tracking system
• There is no onsite install option

Pricing:

• Starter ($40/month per user) 
• Professional ($70/month per user) 
• Business Plus ($105/month per user) 
• Enterprise ($185/month per user) 

Hippo 

Hippo is a Canadian CMMS firm used by many companies. While Hippo serves clients across several industries, it is unable to provide on-premise deployment  and lacks accounting support.  

Features:

• Mobile CMMS 
• Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
• Comprehensive asset maintenance 
• Automated preventive maintenance
• Smart inventory management
• Vendor and third-party management 

Pros:

• Multiple facility management
• Centralized database for transparency 
• Interactive floor plans and maps 

Cons:

• On-premise deployment is not possible 
• Accounting integration feature is absent
• Hippo does not support billing & invoicing 
• Warranty tracking is not possible

Pricing:

• Starter ($35/month per user) 
• Plus ($55/month per user)
• Pro ($75 /month per user)

LLumin

LLumin’s CMMS+ software contains the essential features associated with an enterprise-level asset management software solution. CMMS+ software is the first of its kind that uses machine-level data to warn maintenance and operations personnel of machine abnormalities. It can quickly identify fundamental issues and create proactive notifications and actions to address machine anomalies before it’s too late. The software monitors your maintenance KPIs and raises flags when they fall below desired levels. And the software has a proven track record of improving MTBF scores and reducing MTTR scores by 20% within just months of going live.

Features:

• Asset management 
• Maintenance work management 
• Notification alerts 
• Fleet and vehicle system interface
• Mobile workforce
• Stockroom management 
• Facility view
• Purchase order management 
• GIS system interface 
• Risk management tools
• OEE utilities 
• HR management 
• ERP system integration 

Pros:

• On-premise deployment is possible
• Smooth and easy-to-navigate interface
• Dedicated project managers for each facility 
• Reliable prediction powered by machine learning 
• Improved MTBF score
• Reduced MTTR (by 20%) within months 
• Easy to meet EHS compliances  
• Role-based dashboards for a sense of individual priority 
• Paperless approvals and signoffs 
• Easy to track warranties and expirations 

Cons:

• No free versions available aside from the trial version 
• No drag and drop feature 

Pricing:

• Professional ($45/month per user) 
• Premium ($80/month per user)
• Enterprise ($110 /month per user)

LLumin CMMS+ Is the Top CMMS Software  

LLumin offers a worry-free implementation process, and a dedicated project manager will assist you and your team with any questions that arise. In addition, we help you customize the software to your exact business needs and will be there if those needs or your configurations should change. If you are looking for leading-edge CMMS software to meet your efficiency and cost-cutting goals, LLumin is the perfect fit.

Why LLumin Over the Competition?

The devil is in the details regarding the various price points of the above CMMS software. As you can see, many options are available in the $40 to $50 range. However, within this range, the functionality provided differs significantly. At the end of the day, the comparison should be examined within the context of the price point groupings. 

Assuming you make the best possible choice for your organization, you will only realize value if your solution is configured properly. LLumin staff are expertly trained to ensure a complete and seamless software implementation enabling you to realize ROI without delay. 

Additional corporate considerations and risk assessments should also inform your CMMS software choice. For example, have any of the companies you are evaluating been recently merged or bought out by a larger organization? An industry merger or buyout could be detrimental to the product roadmap. The ability of a merged or bought-out company to provide high-quality support may change or be lost altogether. LLumin was founded in 2004 and has been innovating and evolving ever since. We work closely with our clients at every step of the process, and our award-winning customer service ensures that our customers are satisfied today and for years to come.

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Getting Started With LLumin

LLumin develops innovative CMMS software to manage and track assets for industrial plants, municipalities, utilities, fleets, and healthcare facilities. If you want to know more about other top CMMS software features LLumin offers, we encourage you to schedule a free demo or contact the experts at LLumin.