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Samsara vs UpKeep: Machine Monitoring Comparison

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

Multi-Modal IoT Platform
Samsara
Enterprise IoT platform with vibration, temperature, and power monitoring in a single ecosystem
72 /100
Machine Intelligence Score
VS
Mobile-First CMMS
UpKeep
App-first maintenance management platform with IoT condition monitoring and transparent pricing
64 /100
Machine Intelligence Score
3
Samsara wins
7
Ties
2
UpKeep wins

Reviewed by the MFG Tech Review editorial team

MIS Dimension Breakdown
Samsara
UpKeep
Sensor & Data Coverage
100
/ 100
85
Predictive Maintenance
50
/ 100
50
OEE Tracking
50
/ 100
50
Commercial Flexibility
37
/ 100
77
Integration Depth
100
/ 100
50
Usability & Deployment
90
/ 100
70
Samsara
Score by Category
UpKeep
Sensor & Data Coverage
10
Vibration Monitoring
Samsara
7
10
Power Monitoring
Tie
10
Predictive Maintenance
5
Predictive Maintenance
Tie
5
OEE Tracking
5
OEE Tracking
Tie
5
Commercial Flexibility
0
Price
UpKeep
10
5
Contract Terms
UpKeep
10
6
Ownership Model
Samsara
3
Integration Depth
10
Open API
Tie
10
10
PLC Integration
Samsara
0
Usability & Deployment
7
Installation Speed
Tie
7
10
Self-Install Capability
Tie
10
10
Installation Cost
Samsara
4
Feature Matrix
Feature Samsara UpKeep
Monitoring
Vibration Monitoring
Wireless vibration sensors
 ✓ Yes ◑ Partial - Threshold
Power Monitoring
Electrical monitoring
 ✓ Yes — —
Temperature Monitoring
Thermal monitoring
 ✓ Yes — —
OEE Tracking
Production effectiveness
 ◑ Partial — —
Commercial Terms
Open API
Integration access
 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Pricing
Cost model
 — Enterprise custom ✓ $20–$125/user/month
Hardware Ownership
Sensor model
 — SaaS subscription — —
Contract Length
Commitment
 — — ◑ Annual (monthly available)
User Accounts
Seat pricing
 — — ◑ Per user
CMMS & Monitoring
Work Order Management
CMMS functionality
 — — ✓ Yes
Vibration Monitoring
IoT vibration sensor
 ✓ Yes ◑ Partial - Threshold
Predictive Maintenance
Condition-based triggers
 — — ◑ Partial - CBM
Open API
Integration access
 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Expert Verdict

Samsara

Samsara is a strong choice for organizations already in the Samsara ecosystem, or for those wanting a single multi-modal IoT platform covering both mobile assets and stationary equipment. Not the best choice for pure production monitoring or condition monitoring specialists.

💰 Pricing: Custom enterprise quote · Annual contracts · Pricing based on asset count and features

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
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Bottom Line
Samsara wins 3 of 12 categories, a clear edge in overall intelligence. UpKeep is the stronger choice if mobile-first cmms is your primary requirement.