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UpKeep vs Petasense: Machine Monitoring Comparison

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
64 /100
Machine Intelligence Score
VS
Wireless Vibration Sensors
Petasense
Silicon Valley wireless vibration sensors with cloud analytics, factory-calibrated for reliable rotating equipment data
68 /100
Machine Intelligence Score
4
UpKeep wins
3
Ties
5
Petasense wins

Reviewed by the MFG Tech Review editorial team

MIS Dimension Breakdown
UpKeep
Petasense
Sensor & Data Coverage
85
/ 100
100
Predictive Maintenance
50
/ 100
100
OEE Tracking
50
/ 100
0
Commercial Flexibility
77
/ 100
37
Integration Depth
50
/ 100
50
Usability & Deployment
70
/ 100
100
UpKeep
Score by Category
Petasense
Sensor & Data Coverage
7
Vibration Monitoring
Petasense
10
10
Power Monitoring
Tie
10
Predictive Maintenance
5
Predictive Maintenance
Petasense
10
OEE Tracking
5
OEE Tracking
UpKeep
0
Commercial Flexibility
10
Price
UpKeep
0
10
Contract Terms
UpKeep
5
3
Ownership Model
Petasense
6
Integration Depth
10
Open API
UpKeep
5
0
PLC Integration
Petasense
5
Usability & Deployment
7
Installation Speed
Petasense
10
10
Self-Install Capability
Tie
10
4
Installation Cost
Petasense
10
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: Essential: $24/user/month · Premium: $55/user/month · Professional and Enterprise by quote · Mobile-first

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
Petasense wins 5 of 12 categories, a clear edge in overall intelligence. UpKeep is the stronger choice if mobile-first cmms is your primary requirement.