Coast vs MicroMain Maintenance
Coast
coastapp.com
MicroMain Maintenance
micromain.comSide by side
| Figure | Coast | MicroMain Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2/mo | $3.75/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Spec score · Preventive Maintenance Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · CMMS Software | 9.4 (#2) | 8.7 (#7) |
| Asset management | Assets can be looked up with QR codes and tracked for status to support repair-versus-replace decisions. | Users can track unlimited assets, group them and clone existing asset records to create similar equipment records. |
| Asset tracking | Users can retrieve asset information with QR codes and see equipment status. | The CMMS page says users can set up and track an unlimited number of assets and organize them into groups. |
| Audience | Coast describes its product as serving deskless workforces and SMB-focused teams, with maintenance, communication, and operations workflows. | MicroMain describes its software as suitable for small local companies through large organizations with multiple sites. |
| Headquarters | The terms list One Six Nine, Inc. at 945 Market Street, Suite 501, San Francisco, California 94103. | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Integrations | Coast supports Zapier connections to thousands of apps, an Open API, and integrations with hardware such as IoT sensors and smart meters. | MicroMain lists integrations with NetSuite, Microsoft 365, SAP ERP, QuickBooks, MES, GIS, barcode and QR systems, and geotracking systems. |
| Mobile app | The mobile app lets users assign, track and complete work, update assets and parts, receive notifications and work from the field. | Mobile Technician supports offline work, timers, parts scanning, photos, documents, signatures, task filters and one-touch upload. |
| Preventive maintenance | Preventive tasks can be scheduled by calendar interval or meter readings with automated due-date alerts. | Preventive maintenance schedules can be triggered by dates, meter readings, PM tasks or service and asset triggers. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 838 ratings. | No numerical rating is shown; Apple says the overall rating was recently reset. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.9 out of 5 from 84 reviews. | 4.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 101 reviews. | 4.1 out of 5 from 23 reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.4 out of 5 from 517 reviews. | 2.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.7 out of 5 from 101 reviews. | 4.1 out of 5 from 23 reviews |
| Security | Coast states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and includes audit trails, electronic signatures, required fields, and user permissions for regulated workflows. | MicroMain says GLOBAL supports configurable user roles and single sign-on. |
| Support | Coast directs customers to submit support requests through its Help Center. | For local installs, a Priority Support Subscription offers unlimited phone support and free product upgrades. |
Plans
MicroMain Maintenance
- MicroMain Global technician license$45 a year
- MicroMain GLOBAL technician license$45 a year
- MicroMain CMMS listing plan$89 a month
- MicroMain Global administrator license$99 a year
- MicroMain GLOBAL administrator license$99 a year
- MicroMain implementation Basic$1,074, paid once
- MicroMain implementation Professional$4,395, paid once
- MicroMain implementation Advanced$6,895, paid once
- MicroMain local installationPriced on request
- MicroMain Maintenance local installPrice not published
In their own words
Coast
Coast is maintenance and asset management software for tracking equipment, assigning work orders, and coordinating teams. Work orders can be assigned and prioritized, with real-time chat and photo or checklist attachments. Preventive maintenance schedules can run by days, weeks, or months, and can include meter-based tasks and due-date alerts. QR codes provide access to asset information and equipment status. Coast offers equipment performance insights, custom dashboards, and maintenance-team efficiency and cost tracking. It connects with Zapier, an Open API, and hardware such as IoT sensors and smart meters. Its iOS and Android apps support QR scanning and direct photo capture; the product also runs on the web, Windows 10 version 2004 or later, Windows 11, and macOS 12 or later. A free plan includes unlimited work orders, five repeating work orders, real-time messaging, seven-day history, and file uploads up to 3 MB. Starter costs $2 a month, billed per user per month. New signups receive a seven-day Pro trial without a credit card. A workspace must place all members on the same plan.
MicroMain Maintenance
MicroMain Maintenance is CMMS/EAM software for coordinating maintenance operations, assets, work orders, and parts inventory. It supports recurring and on-demand work orders, including management across departments and locations. Preventive maintenance can be scheduled by time or meter reading, with alerts and work orders generated from those schedules. Users can track an unlimited number of assets and group them. Inventory tools record stock changes as parts are used and flag quantities below a chosen minimum. The GLOBAL mobile technician app supports offline work on iOS and Android. Listed integrations include NetSuite, Microsoft 365, SAP ERP, QuickBooks, MES solutions, GIS products, barcode and QR systems, and geotracking; an API is available as well. Local installation lets customers host their own database and manage access through an intranet. MicroMain describes the software for organizations ranging from small local companies to large multi-site operations. A free trial does not require a credit card. Cloud GLOBAL technician licenses cost $45 a year, billed as one annual invoice; administrator licenses cost $99 a year on the same basis. The local installation is a one-time payment, but no price is stated.