Broader operations work or a dedicated maintenance system?
UpKeep centers on maintenance and asset operations. ACT connects a wider mix of project work, site tasks, inspections, and review in a shared workspace.
ACT is preparing for early access. The checklist describes product capabilities; access is by invitation.
Compare the capabilities.
Compare the workflow behind each feature. Vendor capabilities may depend on your plan; source documentation is linked below.
Owners, priorities, due dates, and workflow states.
Assign, prioritize, and track work orders.
Kanban, list, and calendar views of the same work.
Configurable columns, filters, and saved work-order views.
Site and asset records linked directly to work.
Asset records, locations, and maintenance history.
Required answers, readings, notes, photos, and sign-off.
Work-order checklists and photos.
Each occurrence keeps its own results and review.
Preventive maintenance creates fresh work orders.
Workspace roles and project responsibilities.
Built-in user types; custom roles on Enterprise.
When ACT may fit.
Consider ACT when the same team handles varied operational work and needs task coordination, site context, equipment results, and review together.
Join the waitlistWhen UpKeep may fit.
Consider UpKeep when a dedicated maintenance system, parts inventory, and the wider CMMS workflow are core to your operation.
Is ACT a complete CMMS replacement?
Not for teams that rely on inventory, purchasing, or other dedicated CMMS functions. Use the checklist below to separate your daily work-management needs from maintenance-specific requirements.
About this comparison
Prepared October 14, 2026. This is ACT’s perspective, not a hands-on benchmark. Product capabilities and plan availability can change. Confirm your requirements directly with each vendor. Current ACT plans and prices are on the pricing page.
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