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Dynaway vs UpKeep: Complete Comparison 2026

An in-depth comparison of features, pricing, and user experience to help you make the right choice.

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Dynaway

7.3(220 reviews)

Enterprise asset management built natively inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 for organizations already invested in the Microsoft stack.

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UpKeep

8.5(1,200 reviews)

Mobile-first CMMS for maintenance teams managing work orders, assets, and preventive maintenance from any device.

Quick Comparison

AspectDynawayUpKeep
Best ForOrganizations already running Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Business CentralMaintenance teams moving from paper or spreadsheet-based tracking to digital
Pricing ModelContact SalesSubscription
Starting PriceContact Sales$20/mo
Deploymentcloudcloud
PlatformsWEB, IOS, ANDROIDWEB, IOS, ANDROID
Rating7.3/108.5/10

Pros & Cons

Dynaway

Pros

  • Native D365 integration means zero middleware, zero sync issues, and one source of truth across maintenance and finance
  • Work order costs post directly to the general ledger—no reconciliation needed
  • Mobile app works offline and syncs when connectivity returns, critical for field teams
  • Asset records are D365 fixed asset records with built-in depreciation and lifecycle tracking
  • Procurement for spare parts flows through existing D365 purchasing workflows

Cons

  • Requires Dynamics 365 as foundation—no standalone version available for non-D365 organizations
  • Configuration demands D365 administration expertise—you need skilled internal IT or a Microsoft partner
  • Pricing is opaque and tied to D365 licensing, making budgeting difficult upfront
  • Smaller company (51-200 employees) compared to major EAM vendors, which limits support capacity
  • Feature set is narrower than dedicated EAM platforms like IBM Maximo or SAP PM for very complex industrial environments

UpKeep

Pros

  • Best mobile app in the CMMS market—works reliably on cheap Android devices
  • Fast setup: most teams go live in under a week with real data
  • Technicians adopt it without extensive training or IT hand-holding
  • Strong preventive maintenance scheduling with calendar and trigger-based automation

Cons

  • Reporting is basic—serious reliability analysis requires exporting data to another tool
  • Inventory management lacks depth for complex multi-location spare parts operations
  • Customer support response times slow down noticeably on Starter and Professional tiers
  • Per-user pricing climbs quickly once you scale beyond 20-30 technicians

Pricing Comparison

ProductPricing ModelStarting Price
Dynawaycontact salesContact Sales
UpKeepsubscription$20/mo

Our Verdict

Choose Dynaway if...

Organizations already running Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or Business Central

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Choose UpKeep if...

Maintenance teams moving from paper or spreadsheet-based tracking to digital

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