How to Build Your Own UpKeep
Replace UpKeep with a custom build. Connected. Intelligent. Adaptable. The modern platform for asset operations
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 84 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 84 features
Operations(17 features)
Scan barcodes to track assets and inventory
Create custom categories for work orders
Define custom statuses for work orders
Import data from existing systems
Allow external users and vendors to submit work requests
+12 more in this category
Asset Management(10 features)
Track asset availability and location
Track assets through their full lifecycle
Comprehensive asset tracking with custom fields and statuses
Define custom status values for assets
Add custom fields to track asset-specific data
+5 more in this category
IoT(8 features)
Plug and play 4G LTE connectivity for IoT sensors
Monitor min, max, and average amperage up to 150 amps
Monitor relative humidity, temperature, dew point, and heat index
Connected sensors for asset monitoring including temperature, humidity, vibration, and water detection
Monitor temperatures from -328°F to 700°F
+3 more in this category
Reporting(8 features)
Full drill-down reporting and analytics with PDF and CSV export capabilities
Track and report on equipment downtime
Create custom dashboards for different teams and roles
Detailed reports on equipment reliability and performance
Detailed time tracking reports by technician or job
+3 more in this category
AI Automation(6 features)
AI assistant that handles routine tasks, generates work orders, optimizes schedules, and triggers actions automatically
AI feature that automatically creates parts from photos
AI-powered tool to build intelligent checklists
AI tool to automatically clean and organize data
AI-powered scheduling that keeps assets running longer and minimizes downtime
+1 more in this category
Fleet Management(5 features)
Digital vehicle inspection forms and checklists
Vehicle maintenance management with telematics data integration and automated PM scheduling
Complete vehicle maintenance history in one system
Connect telematics data to work orders through real-time integrations
Instant vehicle identification number lookup
Safety(4 features)
Automated Corrective and Preventive Actions that turn safety incidents into preventive measures
Report safety events from any device by scanning QR code with no downloads or logins needed
Environment, Health & Safety software for capturing safety events and managing compliance
Capture safety events in seconds with voice-to-text reporting that works in any language
Compliance(3 features)
Complete audit trails at every level of the system
Automated OSHA logs and instant audit trails to help stay compliant
Capture digital signatures for compliance and completion verification
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 84 features at easy complexity.