Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | UpKeep | Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| CMMS & Monitoring | ||
| Work Order Management CMMS functionality |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring IoT vibration sensor |
◑ Partial - Threshold | ✓ Yes |
| Predictive Maintenance Condition-based triggers |
◑ Partial - CBM | — — |
| Open API Integration access |
✓ Yes | ◑ Public API listed |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Software cost |
✓ $20–$125/user/month | — Not published |
| Contract Length Commitment |
◑ Annual (monthly available) | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
◑ Per user | — — |
| Installation Who installs |
— — | ◑ Vendor-installed |
| Open API Integration |
✓ Yes | ◑ Public API listed |
| Monitoring | ||
| OEE Tracking Overall equipment effectiveness |
— — | ✓ Yes - Core |
| Power Monitoring Current/energy sensing |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration analysis |
◑ Partial - Threshold | ✓ Yes |
| PLC Integration Controller data |
— — | — Bypasses PLC |
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.
Pulsar is a credible choice for mid-size and large plants that want OEE across mixed and legacy equipment without opening a single controller. Buyers who need predictive maintenance, published pricing or a self-install option should look elsewhere.