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UpKeep vs Petasense

Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.

Mobile-First CMMS
UpKeep
App-first maintenance management platform with IoT condition monitoring and transparent pricing
6 /10
Machine Intelligence Score
VS
Wireless Vibration Sensors
Petasense
Silicon Valley wireless vibration sensors with cloud analytics — factory-calibrated for reliable rotating equipment data
6 /10
Machine Intelligence Score
7
UpKeep wins
3
Ties
6
Petasense wins
MIS Dimension Breakdown
UpKeep
Petasense
Integration Depth
53
/ 100
50
Sensor & Data Coverage
53
/ 100
67
Predictive Intelligence
55
/ 100
60
Usability & Deployment
80
/ 100
70
Commercial Flexibility
58
/ 100
62
UpKeep
Score by Category
Petasense
Sensor & Data Coverage
5
Vibration Monitoring
Petasense
9
4
Power Monitoring
UpKeep
3
7
Machine Age Compatibility
Petasense
8
Predictive Intelligence
6
Predictive Maintenance
Petasense
8
5
OEE Tracking
UpKeep
4
Integration Depth
3
PLC Integration
UpKeep
2
8
Open API
UpKeep
7
5
Edge/Cloud Architecture
Petasense
6
Commercial Flexibility
7
Price
UpKeep
6
6
Contract Terms
Tie
6
3
Ownership Model
Petasense
5
7
Minimum Order
Tie
7
6
User Accounts
Petasense
7
Usability & Deployment
8
User Interface
UpKeep
6
8
User Experience
UpKeep
7
8
Installation Speed
Tie
8
Feature Matrix
Feature UpKeep Petasense
CMMS & Monitoring
Work Order Management
CMMS functionality
 ✓ Yes — —
Vibration Monitoring
IoT vibration sensor
 ◑ Partial — Threshold ✓ Yes
Predictive Maintenance
Condition-based triggers
 ◑ Partial — CBM ✓ Yes
Open API
Integration access
 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Commercial Terms
Pricing
Software cost
 ✓ $20–$125/user/month — —
Contract Length
Commitment
 ◑ Annual (monthly available) — —
User Accounts
Seat pricing
 ◑ Per user — —
Monitoring
Vibration Monitoring
Wireless VM4 sensors
 ◑ Partial — Threshold ✓ Yes
Predictive Maintenance
Asset reliability analytics
 ◑ Partial — CBM ✓ Yes
Open API
Integration
 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Hardware Ownership
Sensor model
 — — ◑ Sensors purchased
Expert Verdict

UpKeep

UpKeep is the right choice for maintenance teams wanting a proven, mobile-first CMMS with basic IoT sensor integration at published SMB-friendly pricing. Not suitable as a standalone machine health or advanced PdM platform.

💰 Pricing: $20–$125/user/month (published tiers) · Free plan available · Mobile-first CMMS

Petasense

Petasense is the right choice for mid-market organizations wanting high-quality wireless vibration sensors with purchased hardware and strong cloud analytics. The calibration-first approach to data quality is a meaningful differentiator.

💰 Pricing: Sensors purchased (hardware cost varies) · Software subscription: custom quote per sensor · No disclosed base price
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Bottom Line
UpKeep wins 7 of 16 categories — a clear edge in the evaluated criteria. Petasense is the stronger choice if wireless vibration sensors is your primary requirement.