Every CMMS promises the same basics: work orders, mobile app, preventive maintenance, parts management, and now AI. Those are the table stakes. If the core functionalities are nearly identical, why would you pay a higher price?
The truth is that most platforms charge a premium for features that should be the standard. Predictive insights, multi-site visibility, and customization aren’t extras anymore, they’re requirements for keeping modern facilities running. And yet, many maintenance teams are stuck paying inflated rates just to access capabilities their technicians need every single day.
That’s why Tractian created a Price Match Guarantee. Whatever quote you’re holding from a select CMMS vendor, Tractian will match it and may cut another 15% off. On top of that, every plan includes the features competitors keep behind their highest tiers.
So the question is simple: why pay more for the same wrench when you can get a better one for less?
The CMMS Is Like Your Trusty Wrench
Think about your toolbox. At the core, every wrench has the same function. CMMS platforms are no different. They all let you create work orders, schedule preventive tasks, and keep basic asset records. But here’s where things split:
- Competitors lock real features behind higher tiers. Predictive insights, multi-site visibility, these aren’t guaranteed. You often need to upgrade to premium or add-on plans just to access them.
- Costs pile up fast. The entry-level price may look attractive, but the second you need analytics, integrations, or compliance-ready reporting, the bill shoots up.
- Technicians end up working around the gaps. Without offline access or built-in SOPs, they resort to notes, memory, or workarounds that undermine consistency and accountability.
Tractian turns the wrench analogy on its head. Instead of charging extra for the basics, everything comes standard. Offline mode, AI-powered SOPs, predictive maintenance and multi-site dashboards are included from day one. No nickel-and-diming, no guessing which tier you’ll need six months down the line.
And with the 15% price beat guarantee, you’re not just getting more, you’re paying less.
Competitor Breakdown (What You’re Really Paying For)
When you compare Tractian to other CMMS platforms, the differences become clear. Let’s break down how the most common vendors structure their pricing and what you actually get for your money.
UpKeep
UpKeep is often adopted by teams transitioning from spreadsheets because of its mobile-first interface and ease of setup. However, several core functions are limited unless teams upgrade to higher-tier plans:
- Offline access is restricted to higher tiers. If your technicians work in low-signal environments, you’ll have to pay extra just to make the app usable in the field.
- Multi-site visibility isn’t built-in. Many users end up creating separate accounts per facility, forcing them to switch between logins to see the bigger picture.
- Reliability analytics are gated. Features like MTTR or failure trend reporting only appear in top-tier subscriptions.
In other words, the entry-level price is just a starting point.
Fiix
Fiix is frequently adopted by teams that begin with its free CMMS tier. But there are limitations:
- Analytics and AI features are gated. Predictive insights and reliability metrics only unlock at the “Professional” tier, which runs about $75 per user, per month.
- Mobile experience is limited. Technicians often struggle with performance issues and incomplete access offline.
- Integration requires IT support. Connecting Fiix with ERP or IoT tools usually demands middleware or admin-level setup, adding both complexity and expense.
So while Fiix looks like a fit for enterprise teams on paper, many maintenance managers end up paying premium prices just to get features Tractian includes by default.
Limble
Limble is known for its interface and customizable workflows. But its pricing structure tells a different story:
- Advanced features live in higher tiers. Things like multi-site visibility, robust reporting, and automation rules require expensive upgrades.
- Offline mode is limited. Technicians often have to refresh or sync manually, which creates inconsistencies in the field.
- Condition-based automation isn’t native. Work orders can’t be auto-triggered from equipment data without third-party integrations.
That means the more your team grows, the more Limble costs, not because you’re adding users, but because you’re chasing locked features.
MaintainX
MaintainX markets itself as mobile-native and quick to deploy. But limitations remain:
- No native condition monitoring. If you want to move into predictive maintenance, you’ll need third-party integrations, which means more complexity and cost.
- Multi-site views require workarounds. Benchmarking across facilities is possible, but only with custom setup or add-ons.
- Deeper reporting and dashboards live behind higher tiers, forcing upgrades for visibility.
MaintainX works for basic checklists and work orders, but as soon as your operation demands more, the costs increase.
Tractian’s Price Match Promise
At this point, the pattern is clear: most CMMS vendors hold back critical features until you upgrade. Tractian flips that model on its head.
Here’s how:
- Whatever quote you get, we’ll beat it by 15%. Doesn’t matter who the CMMS provider, bring it to us and we will beat their price.
- Transparent pricing. No platform fees. No extra charges for onboarding. No surprise invoices for integrations.
- All-in from day one. Every plan includes AI SOPs, offline execution, multi-site visibility, and Condition Monitoring. What others charge extra for comes standard with Tractian.
This is not about slashing costs for the sake of it. It is about aligning pricing with real value. You do not have to pick and choose which features your team can afford. You get everything you need, right away, for 15% less than the competitor.
Example of Cost Breakdown
Let’s examine a cost breakdown for leading CMMS providers with their most advanced plans outside of their custom Enterprise plans that are publicly available. This means some of these competitors are still missing features that come out of the box from Tractian without additional cost.
In this example, we’ll use a typical CMMS setup for a manufacturing company. A team of 20 maintenance technicians for an average duration of 3 years.
*Prices sourced from G2 pricing data as of September 5, 2025.
ROI Beyond the Price Tag
Of course, cost savings are only part of the story. The real ROI of Tractian comes from execution speed and reduced downtime.
Since implementing Tractian CMMS, The Fillo Factory has seen major improvements:
- 82% increase in Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): equipment stays up longer, with fewer unexpected breakdowns
- 47% reduction in Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): faster fixes when an issue arises
- 34% faster response time to maintenance requests: smaller problems get solved before they turn into bigger ones
- 23% increase in Preventive Maintenance (PM) completion: fewer surprises, fewer last-minute scrambles
- 17% less emergency work orders: more time for planned work
The real difference was control: instead of reacting to problems, teams could plan ahead, avoid disruptions, and stay audit-ready.
Learn more on how other companies like yours are taking advantage of Tractian CMMS platform to improve their maintenance operations.
Make the Switch Today
If your current CMMS is charging you more for the same wrench, switch to Tractian. Send us your quote and we’ll beat it by 15% and deliver more out of the box. Schedule your free Demo today!
Why We Can Make This Offer
CMMS is not the end goal for Tractian, it is the foundation. While other vendors separate Condition Monitoring and Work execution, Tractian connects them into a single platform natively. That integration gives you more capability from day one and guarantees a lower price.
👉 You are not just paying less, you are choosing the only platform that natively integrates predictive maintenance and CMMS.
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