FixAhead vs Enterprise CMMS
Enterprise CMMS platforms promise everything — and charge accordingly. Six-figure contracts, months-long implementations, and IT-heavy administration. For mid-market teams, that's overkill.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Enterprise features without enterprise complexity or cost.
| Feature | FixAhead | Enterprise CMMS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan to start | ||
| Setup in under 5 minutes Enterprise tools take weeks to months | ||
| No IT department required | ||
| Transparent, public pricing No "contact sales" gatekeeping | ||
| QR code public issue reporting | ||
| Zero training required | ||
| Pay per asset OR per user | ||
| Preventive maintenance scheduling | ||
| Work order management | ||
| Asset hierarchy and lifecycle | ||
| Inventory and parts tracking | ||
| Custom fields and procedures | ||
| Reporting and analytics | ||
| Deep ERP/SCADA integration FixAhead provides REST API for custom integrations | ||
| Dedicated account manager | ||
| Industry compliance packages Pre-built regulatory templates for specific verticals | ||
| Unlimited customization FixAhead covers 9 custom field types per category |
Enterprise features at a fraction of the cost
Technician skill matching, procedure checklists, PM scheduling, 11 report types, inventory tracking — all included. No per-module pricing, no add-on fees, no hidden costs.
- Technician skills registry with smart assignment
- Maintenance procedures with step-by-step checklists
- 11 built-in reports including MTBF/MTTR
- Inventory tracking with 25 unit types and reorder alerts
Productive on day one
No consultants, no training sessions, no IT tickets. Create your account, import assets, set up PM schedules, and assign your first work order — all in one sitting.
- Hierarchical asset tree with drag-and-drop organization
- Bulk import from CSV/Excel with row-level validation
- 9 custom field types scoped per asset category
- Multi-language support with full Arabic RTL
Scale without surprises
Transparent pricing with no contracts. Pay per asset or per user — your choice. Add team members or assets as you grow, with clear per-unit pricing and no sales calls required.
- 4 user roles with granular permissions
- Configurable hourly rates per technician
- Add-on pricing: $10/user or $10/50 assets per month
- No annual contract — cancel anytime
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from teams evaluating FixAhead vs enterprise platforms.
Can FixAhead handle 500+ assets? +
Yes. FixAhead scales to thousands of assets with hierarchical locations, category-scoped custom fields, and bulk import. The Startup plan includes unlimited assets on pay-per-user pricing.
What about regulatory compliance? +
FixAhead tracks full maintenance history with timestamps, technician records, photo evidence, and procedure completion logs. Custom fields and maintenance procedures model any compliance requirement. Every action is auditable.
How does FixAhead pricing compare to enterprise tools? +
Enterprise CMMS platforms typically cost $50-200+ per user per month with annual contracts and implementation fees. FixAhead starts free and scales to $99/month for 10 users — with a 14-day free trial and no contract.
Is there a limit on users? +
The Free plan supports 2 active users. The Startup plan includes 10, with add-ons available at $10/user per month. For larger teams, contact us for enterprise pricing.
Can I manage multiple sites? +
Yes. FixAhead supports hierarchical locations with unlimited depth. Filter dashboards, reports, and work orders by location. Every asset, work order, and report can be scoped to specific sites.
When an enterprise platform is the right choice
If you manage 10,000+ assets across dozens of facilities, require deep ERP/SCADA integration, need a dedicated account manager with SLAs, or operate in a heavily regulated industry with vendor-specific compliance packages — an enterprise platform may be justified. For everyone else, FixAhead delivers the features that matter at a fraction of the cost and complexity.