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Maintainly vs NEXT CMMS

Both stand on cmms software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Maintainly

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Maintainly covers work orders, preventive maintenance, asset tracking, and mobile access. It offers a free plan and 14-day trial, with paid plans starting at $12 a month billed per user.

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NEXT CMMS combines maintenance workflows, inventory, and reporting, with an ongoing Free plan and paid plans from $49 a month. Consider its work-order limits and stated security certification status when choosing a plan.

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The facts

	Maintainly	NEXT CMMS
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Small Business: $12 per user a month	Starter: $49 a month
Plans published	5	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	maintainly.com	nextcmms.net
On cmms software	#8 of 37	#12 of 37

Maintainly: what it does well

Free plan includes unlimited work orders.
Native iOS and Android CMMS apps are available.
Preventive tasks can be triggered by time or meter readings.
Plans include live in-app chat support.
All plans include dual-location backups and SSL encryption.

What to know first

API use is limited to 100 requests per minute.
The company says it is not SOC 2 compliant.
Data is retained for at most 12 months after last use, subject to exceptions.

NEXT CMMS: what it does well

Free plan does not expire.
Schedules maintenance by calendar or meter.
Work orders retain labor, parts, photos, and root-cause notes.
Mobile workflows include checklists and proof of work.
Pro includes priority support.

What to know first

Free supports two users and 10 active work orders.
Starter costs $49 a month.
Not SOC 2 certified or audited.
No public uptime percentage claim.

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