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    CARL Source

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ACARL Software is a French CMMS software company for over 40 years. CARL Source is a CMMS/EAM solution designed to meet the needs of companies in all sectors. CARL Source optimizes maintenance management, reduces downtime and improves the productivity of technical teams. CARL Software positions itself as ready for Industry 5.0 and Maintenance 5.0 by integrating AI-based solutions. CARL Software states they have been working for over 10 years on artificial intelligence-based…N/A

    UpKeep Maintenance Management

    Score7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    UpKeep allows users to snap a picture of a broken piece of equipment, create a work order, and schedule it for repair - all from a mobile device. UpKeep is designed for facility, property, restaurant, and manufacturing managers looking to improve communication by enabling real-time status updates for their teams. The vendor says it is a modern, intuitive, and customizable CMMS that is proven to expedite workflow processes. Capabilities include: -Add co-workers and easily assign work…

    $40

    per technician/per month

    Pricing
    CARL SourceUpKeep Maintenance Management
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $40
    per technician/per month
    Professional
    $75
    per technician/per month
    Business Plus
    $120
    per technician/per month
    Enterprise
    $180
    per technician/per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CARL SourceUpKeep Maintenance Management
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    CARL SourceUpKeep Maintenance Management
    Likelihood to Recommend
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    9.0
    (25 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
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    8.2
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
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    8.8
    (23 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
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    User Testimonials
    CARL SourceUpKeep Maintenance Management
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    CARL Software
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    For companies that have larger facilities or multiple properties - this software is superb. You can track every maintenance plan - daily/weekly/monthly/annually - so nothing ever goes undone. I'm talking daily cleaning to refreshing the paint in the parking lot each year - you can easily schedule all of this maintenance within the app. Asset tracking - everything from machinery to tools to doors - you can tag and track all. Break/fix over time is huge - you can use the reporting function to see how many times something has broken over time - so now you can assess if it's more cost effective to replace rather than repair.
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    Pros
    CARL Software
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    • Tracking service issues - There's really no more excuses for not knowing when the machine was last serviced. Upkeep allows us to track that.
    • Scheduling - Knowing in advance which machines will need maintenance in the future allows us to actively prepare for shut-down periods.
    • General knowledge - Users can add their knowledge to the archives of each machine we have, helping to improve the trouble-shooting process.
    • Easy to update, easy to make - It's almost too easy to create and update files for locations, assets, parts, and issues.
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    Cons
    CARL Software
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    • Periodic maintenance needs are still a little tricky keeping in the system without flooding the user with too many work orders.
    • It does not immediately update all the time. For example, closing out work orders and the number of total work orders stays the same until it’s rebooted.
    • Search functions need improving.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CARL Software
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    We love how organized it has made our processes.
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    Usability
    CARL Software
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    I think the platform is user-friendly but there have been some issues that colleagues have been complaining about. For example, the program tends to run slow from time to time. Reporting could be better. We could use more fields for categories under parts and assets.
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    Support Rating
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    I cannot say enough great things about their customer service. From the start of the purchase, Upkeep was extremely helpful and informative. They have been ongoingly keeping us informed and available to answer any of our questions as they arise. They ongoing learning portal is also helpful when new features and changes happen with the interface.
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    Implementation Rating
    CARL Software
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    Everything went as planned.
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    Alternatives Considered
    CARL Software
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    Previously had MEX, though had not implemented it throughout the business. It was way too difficult for the techs to use on the fly and was just a nightmare to implement. UpKeep, on the other hand, is a walk in the park.
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    Return on Investment
    CARL Software
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    UpKeep Maintenance Management
    • Compared to other task managers, the user cost for Upkeep is very high. But to the degree the staff are willing to work with you, it is completely justified.
    • The concern with an organization my size are items slipping through the cracks whether that is internally or by our renter base. Upkeep minimizes this to a great degree.
    • You need to get everyone within your organization to buy into upkeep. It can only be as good to the degree that it is utilized.
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    CARL Source Screenshots

    Screenshot of CMMM&EAM CARL Source software, visual of the latest version of the maintenance solution.Screenshot of the CARL Source CMMS/EAM solution, used to optimize maintenance management, reduce downtime and improves the productivity of technical teams.Screenshot of CARL Source CMMS, software used to plan, track and analyze preventive and corrective maintenance operations.Screenshot of CARL Maps SIG, to manage linear equipment. CARL Maps CAD, for managing buildings and large infrastructures. CARL Maps BIM & CIM, to integrate 3D BIM models with an IFC connector.Screenshot of CARL Energy, used to optimize the energy consumption of buildings. Energy consumption is collected directly in CARL Source software, giving you an at-a-glance view of the infrastructure's total energy costs.Screenshot of the creation and configuration of wizards defined according to the nature of requests, based on a library of steps (multi-media, geolocation, definition of criticality, and equipment scan.

    UpKeep Maintenance Management Screenshots

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