The project dashboard is a free tool that is only available to verified hoteliers to make adopting new technology easier by streamlining their research and simplifying their communication workflow.
TLDR
We analyzed 194 verified hotelier reviews, compared feature sets, pricing, and real-world case studies to break down where each platform delivers. The right choice depends on your property type and priorities:
hub OS shines in ease of use and customer support — especially for brand properties (5.0/5) , with exclusive features like Custom Inspections and Pool Chemical Readings.
UpKeep shines , with exclusive features like Inventory Trend Analysis.
Side-by-side ratings based on 194 verified hotelier reviews on HTR.
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After analyzing 194 verified reviews, hub OS users most value its user interface and ease of use, customization and adaptability, maintenance module, while UpKeep users highlight . Click any theme to see what reviewers say.
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How each product ranks among Hotel Maintenance Software vendors for different property sizes, types, and regions — based on verified reviews from hoteliers in each segment.
By Hotel Size
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| Small (10-24 rooms) ▾ | #3 14 reviews | — |
| Mid-Size (25-74 rooms) ▾ | #4 102 reviews | — |
| Large (75-199 rooms) ▾ | #2 64 reviews | — |
| X-Large (200+ rooms) | #6 4 reviews | — |
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| Boutique ▾ | #3 87 reviews | — |
| Luxury ▾ | #4 68 reviews | — |
| Branded / Chain ▾ | #4 80 reviews | — |
| Extended Stay ▾ | #6 11 reviews | — |
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| North America ▾ | #7 10 reviews | — |
| Europe ▾ | #2 153 reviews | — |
| Asia Pacific | #4 1 reviews | — |
| Middle East ▾ | #3 6 reviews | — |
Choosing between hub OS Maintenance by hub OS and UpKeep hinges on what your hotel needs most. Both aim to streamline maintenance operations, but their approaches, features, and customer feedback differ significantly. While hub OS boasts extensive reviews, high ratings, and a global presence, UpKeep remains unreviewed and less established in the hotel sector. Your decision should consider these differences carefully.
hub OS is a dedicated hotel maintenance solution with a proven track record. It offers real-time notifications, customizable checklists, and integration with property management systems, all backed by 175 reviews and a 4.84/5 overall rating. UpKeep, on the other hand, is a general CMMS with no recent hotel-specific reviews and no verified integrations, making it less tailored for hospitality.
Both platforms aim to improve operational efficiency, but hub OS’s focus on hotel-specific needs—like legal inspections, asset QR code tracking, and outsourcing management—sets it apart. UpKeep’s universal CMMS approach might appeal to hotels seeking a flexible, easy-to-use platform but lacks the hotel-centric features and recent validation that hub OS provides.
Are you looking for a tried-and-true maintenance system with extensive hotel-specific features? Or do you need a flexible, general CMMS that might require more customization? This core difference will shape your choice.
If your hotel needs a fully integrated maintenance system with specialized features such as legal inspections, asset QR code management, and capacity for outsourcing, go with hub OS. Its robust set of unique features and extensive regional presence suggest a platform built for hospitality’s complexities.
If, however, your hotel prioritizes user-friendly, straightforward task management without specific hotel features, and if you’re comfortable with a less proven product in the hotel space, UpKeep may suffice. But keep in mind that no hotel reviews currently support its effectiveness in this niche.
For hoteliers seeking a feature-rich, highly reviewed solution with proven hotel industry application, hub OS is the clear choice. Conversely, if your focus is on simple maintenance tracking and flexibility, UpKeep’s lack of hotel-specific validation makes it a less suitable option.
hub OS scores a high 4.84/5 for ease of use, with reviews praising its intuitive interface, quick staff adoption, and minimal training requirements. Users appreciate its mobile app with offline capabilities, making daily maintenance tasks straightforward even in connectivity-challenged environments.
UpKeep has no current reviews or ratings available, so its ease of use remains unverified in the hotel context. Given its general CMMS nature, it’s likely designed for simplicity, but without hotel-specific validation, ease of use in your hotel environment remains uncertain.
Edge: hub OS.
hub OS offers 6 shared features with UpKeep, plus 3 features unique to hub OS such as Custom Inspections, Pool Chemical Readings, and CapEX Budgeting & Forecasting. These specialized tools support hotel operations, legal compliance, and asset management.
UpKeep provides 1 exclusive feature: Inventory Trend Analysis, focusing on inventory management. However, it lacks the extensive hotel-specific tools found in hub OS, which are critical for comprehensive maintenance management in hospitality settings.
Edge: hub OS.
hub OS enjoys a high 4.78/5 support rating based on recent reviews, with users describing the support as responsive and effective. Feedback highlights their proactive communication and willingness to adapt to hotel needs, which is vital for operational continuity.
UpKeep has no recent reviews, so its customer support quality in the hotel maintenance context remains unverified. As support quality is essential for resolving issues swiftly, hub OS’s established support reputation provides a clear advantage.
Edge: hub OS.
hub OS boasts 23 verified partners, including major property management systems like Opera, Mews, and Infor, along with integrations with providers like HiJiffy and Signify. These integrations facilitate seamless workflows across departments and systems.
UpKeep has no verified hotel-specific integrations, limiting its ability to connect with existing hotel management tools. For hotels seeking a connected maintenance platform, hub OS’s extensive ecosystem is a decisive benefit.
Edge: hub OS.
hub OS’s 175 recent reviews yield a stellar 4.84/5 rating, with a 96% likelihood to recommend. Property types like branded hotels, city center hotels, and resorts rate it highly, reflecting confidence in its hotel-centric features.
UpKeep has no hotel-specific reviews or ratings available, so its effectiveness in hospitality remains unverified. Given the volume and recency of reviews for hub OS, it clearly has the higher reputation among hotel users.
Edge: hub OS.
hub OS does not publicly disclose pricing details, indicating a tailored quote process. UpKeep similarly offers no transparent pricing, suggesting costs depend on specific hotel needs and implementation scope.
Both lack clear, upfront pricing, common in enterprise hotel solutions, so cost considerations should involve contacting vendors directly for quotes.
Not ideal if your hotel is very small, with minimal maintenance needs, or prefers a simple, off-the-shelf solution without hotel-specific features.
Not ideal if your hotel requires detailed hotel-specific features or extensive integration with existing property management systems.
hub OS and UpKeep are fundamentally different in focus and validation. hub OS is a comprehensive maintenance solution explicitly built for hotels, with extensive reviews, high ratings, and proven integrations. UpKeep, as a general CMMS, lacks hotel-specific reviews, integrations, and proven performance in this sector.
If your hotel needs a reliable, well-reviewed platform tailored for hospitality, hub OS clearly leads. It’s the better choice for hotels aiming to optimize maintenance, improve staff efficiency, and ensure compliance.
Choose hub OS if your priority is a feature-rich, hotel-proven system that integrates seamlessly with your property management software. Opt for UpKeep only if you need a simple, flexible CMMS and are willing to test its effectiveness in your hotel environment without hotel-specific validation.
In conclusion, for most hotels seeking proven reliability, proven support, and comprehensive features, hub OS Maintenance is the recommended platform. Its extensive reviews and recent performance data make it the safer, more confident investment.
According to HTR's product database, hub OS Maintenance and UpKeep share 6 features. Here are the key differences — features one has that the other lacks.
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What hoteliers love
Hub OS's intuitive user interface is a recurring theme in reviews, making it easy for staff to adopt and use the software effectively. This ease of us... Hub OS's intuitive user interface is a recurring theme in reviews, making it easy for staff to adopt and use the software effectively. This ease of use helps reduce training time and improves overall efficiency.
Users love the ability to customize Hub OS to fit their specific operational needs, but they also express a desire for more features and improvements... Users love the ability to customize Hub OS to fit their specific operational needs, but they also express a desire for more features and improvements in this area, such as better customization options for reports and user interfaces.
The maintenance module receives high marks for its ease of use and reliability. Users find it particularly effective for tracking and managing both pr... The maintenance module receives high marks for its ease of use and reliability. Users find it particularly effective for tracking and managing both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, leading to quicker resolution of issues.
Where hoteliers push back
Hub OS is well-regarded for its seamless integration with property management systems like SAP and Opera, which helps streamline operations across dif... Hub OS is well-regarded for its seamless integration with property management systems like SAP and Opera, which helps streamline operations across different hotel departments. However, some users point out that integration can be slow or require frequent updates.
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Where the ratings diverge most
It depends on your requirements. hub OS Maintenance and UpKeep share many core Hotel Maintenance Software features, but each has unique capabilities. hub OS Maintenance offers 23 verified integration partners, while UpKeep offers 0. Review the feature comparison above to see where they differ before switching.
Small hotels should prioritize ease of use and fast onboarding. hub OS Maintenance leads in ease of use at 4.8/5 vs 0.0/5. Look for transparent pricing and a trial or demo option. Filter reviews on each product page by property size to hear from hotels like yours.
hub OS Maintenance: No. UpKeep: No. Neither product currently offers a free tier. Most Hotel Maintenance Software vendors offer demos or trials — request one from each to evaluate before committing.
The HT Score is a composite ranking that considers 4 criteria groups and over a dozen variables to help hoteliers objectively compare hotel technology products. hub OS has an HT Score of 37 and UpKeep has 0. Here is how the score is calculated.
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How highly do users recommend this product? Ratings Score, Review Volume, Share of Voice, Review Depth, Review Recency, Success Stories ▾ The most heavily weighted factor. Analyzes average satisfaction ratings (likelihood to recommend, ease of use, support, ROI), total review count relative to category peers, review recency (at least 20 reviews in the trailing 6 months), and share of voice across unique hotel clients to detect selection bias. |
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How highly do tech partners recommend this company? Partner Recommendations, Integration Quantity, Integration Quality ▾ Evaluates partner recommendations as expert votes of confidence, the number of verified integrations, and ecosystem quality — the average HT Scores of integration partners. Products with higher-quality integration ecosystems are more likely to deliver a connected tech stack. |
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How customer-centric is this organization? Certified Support, Review Consistency, Profile Completeness ▾ Assesses whether the company has earned HTR Customer Support Certification, maintains consistent review collection over time (an indicator of feedback-driven culture), and keeps product profiles complete with capabilities, screenshots, pricing, and features. |
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How extensive is this company's reach and resourcing? Geographic Reach, Staying Power, Company Resources, Trending Score ▾ Measures global presence (countries and regions served), years in business as a stability proxy, team headcount as a resource proxy, and a trending score based on trailing-twelve-month buyer inquiries, reviews, partner recommendations, and press activity. |
Customer ratings and reviews are by far the most important factor in the HT Score algorithm. HTR does not accept payment for higher rankings. All reviews are verified — only hotel industry practitioners with confirmed affiliations can submit ratings. View full HT Score methodology →
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