# Asset Essentials Software 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Capterra's in-depth exploration of Asset Essentials Software's capabilities reveals its suitability for various software needs and provides a comprehensive overview of Asset Essentials Software pricing, features, integrations, and potential alternatives. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/113574/AssetEssentials --- # Asset Essentials Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on November 4, 2025 Written byLaura Burgess Laura Burgess Senior Content Analyst Laura Burgess is a content analyst at Capterra with more than a decade of journalism experience and specializing in B2B SaaS adoption across various industries. She analyzes market trends and SMB tech, providing insights on topics such as AI-d... 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Key takeaways](#key-takeaways)[Our verdict](#our-verdict)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Interface](#interface)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Asset Essentials Asset Essentials Overview: ### Key takeaways Insights from verified Capterra reviews Asset Essentials is a maintenance management tool primarily used by small businesses in the education and engineering sectors. It stands out for its customizable work order tracking and preventive maintenance scheduling, with many users highlighting its ease of use. However, some cite mobile notification delays and limited document upload options as drawbacks. Others note that recent updates have improved asset tagging and field visibility. ### Our verdict Asset Essentials is a reliable choice for teams needing structured maintenance workflows and centralized asset data. Its ease of use and strong support make onboarding smooth, but buyers should expect occasional performance lags and limited mobile functionality. While some reporting features require manual setup, most consider these concessions manageable given the tool’s overall utility. Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 284 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 89% Neutral 7% Negative 4% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Asset Essentials?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.brightlysoftware.com/&name=Asset Essentials) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Asset Essentials 4.4 (284) VS. [4.8 (1,017)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179296/GetMaintainx/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $25 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.2 (284) Ease Of Use 4.8 (1,773) Value For Money 4.3 (163) Value For Money 4.7 (1,599) Customer Service 4.6 (231) Customer Service 4.8 (1,679) ## Asset Essentials alternatives If Asset Essentials’ mobile delays, occasional bugs, or manual reporting setup don’t align with your workflow or support expectations, other tools may better suit teams looking for faster performance, more automation, or flexible configuration options. [4.8 (739)](https://www.capterra.com/p/162600/Limble-CMMS/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 99% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (384)](https://www.capterra.com/p/100468/eMaint-CMMS/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.4 (443)](https://www.capterra.com/p/12444/Maintenance-Connection/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 91% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (1,420)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127994/Jobber/reviews/) Starting price $39.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/113574/AssetEssentials/alternatives/) ## Who uses Asset Essentials? Based on Capterra reviews from the past 4 years Talk to a software expert to get a free software list tailored to your business needs ## Asset Essentials's interface Reviewers consistently describe Asset Essentials’ interface as easy to navigate for everyday tasks, such as creating work orders and tracking maintenance progress. However, some users have mentioned friction with mobile responsiveness, occasional glitches, and delays when entering location data. 2+ Laura Burgess Senior Content Analyst Asset Essentials makes routine maintenance tasks manageable, particularly for teams managing work orders across multiple departments. While mobile lag and location entry can slow things down, the layout supports quick task assignment and tracking, helping your team stay organized. Ease of Use 4.2 (284) 4.2 Based on 284 reviews ## Key features View by: These features have been rated as most important by users based on their reviews. View by: Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Laura Burgess Senior Content Analyst Asset Essentials helps teams manage maintenance by combining fast work order creation, proactive scheduling, and centralized asset tracking. Together, these features reduce downtime and make it easier to manage tasks across departments. Features 4.2 (277) 4.2 Based on 277 reviews The Asset Essentials features below were rated the highest by reviewers. Our commentary is based on reviewer sentiment and collective feedback from all published reviews. Maintenance scheduling 4.1 (41) 41 reviewers rated this feature Assign, schedule, and prioritize maintenance tasks efficiently to keep teams informed and maintain balanced workloads. The feature supports consolidated reporting and time management, though some environments present unique scheduling challenges. Work order management 4.1 (73) 73 reviewers rated this feature Customize, assign, and track work orders with real-time updates and notifications that reduce communication overhead. The system helps manage backlogs, monitor progress, and generate reports for better organization. Preventive maintenance 3.9 (77) 77 reviewers rated this feature Schedule and track preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and meet compliance goals. The system enables duplication, modification, and documentation of PMs, though some users find manpower and document handling limiting. Work order creation 3.9 (41) 41 reviewers rated this feature Submit and manage work orders quickly, even for unplanned tasks, with detailed entry and department-level assignment. The feature supports collaborative updates and keeps maintenance responsive, despite occasional location entry issues. Asset tracking 3.7 (51) 51 reviewers rated this feature Track asset location, condition, and history to support budgeting and replacement planning. The centralized system works across desktop and mobile, though some teams haven’t fully adopted it yet. IoT remote monitoring 0 reviewers rated this feature Track asset performance in real time to detect anomalies and trigger alerts before failures occur. This feature supports predictive maintenance strategies, helping teams reduce downtime and extend equipment life through data-driven decisions. GIS mapping integration 0 reviewers rated this feature Visualize asset locations and maintenance activities on geographic maps to improve spatial planning and resource allocation. This feature enables teams to manage distributed assets more effectively and supports informed location-based decision-making. Barcode-scan assets 0 reviewers rated this feature Use mobile devices to scan asset barcodes for quick identification and to update inventory. This reduces manual entry errors and speeds up asset tracking, especially during audits or field inspections. Offline mobile work order access 0 reviewers rated this feature Technicians can access and update work orders without internet connectivity, ensuring uninterrupted workflows in remote or low-signal areas. This feature improves field productivity and reduces task completion delays. Job planner for technicians 0 reviewers rated this feature Organize daily tasks by priority and location to reduce time spent switching between assignments. This feature enables technicians to plan more efficiently and stay focused on high-impact tasks. Bulk work order update tool 0 reviewers rated this feature Modify multiple work orders simultaneously to streamline repetitive updates and save time during large-scale maintenance cycles. This is especially useful for teams managing high volumes of requests. Calendar/meter reading tied to PM/PdM scheduling 0 reviewers rated this feature Automate service intervals by linking asset usage data directly to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules. This helps teams stay ahead of breakdowns and compliance needs. Bar code and QR code capabilities 0 reviewers rated this feature Scan assets and parts using mobile devices to speed up work order completion and inventory tracking. This feature supports faster field workflows and reduces manual entry. All key features (81) Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges 62.07% of 29 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage assets throughout their lifecycle to optimize profit 75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important It helps you keep all asset information organized and accessible. Users think tracking asset location, condition, and maintenance history is straightforward, and they value having all records in one place for easy updates and reference. 69.09% of 55 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track asset location, condition, and history to support budgeting and replacement planning. The centralized system works across desktop and mobile, though some teams haven’t fully adopted it yet. 51 reviewers rated this feature A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications 0% of 0 reviewers... Scan assets and parts using mobile devices to speed up work order completion and inventory tracking. This feature supports faster field workflows and reduces manual entry. 0 reviewers rated this feature Use mobile devices to scan asset barcodes for quick identification and to update inventory. This reduces manual entry errors and speeds up asset tracking, especially during audits or field inspections. 0 reviewers rated this feature Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking 0% of 0 reviewers... Identify and track items using barcode tags or RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags 37.50% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers 33.33% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Modify multiple work orders simultaneously to streamline repetitive updates and save time during large-scale maintenance cycles. This is especially useful for teams managing high volumes of requests. 0 reviewers rated this feature Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar 100.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Automate service intervals by linking asset usage data directly to preventive and predictive maintenance schedules. This helps teams stay ahead of breakdowns and compliance needs. 0 reviewers rated this feature A way to visually represent data where different categories of items are marked with different colors 0% of 0 reviewers... Designed to serve commercial properties 0% of 0 reviewers... Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat 0% of 0 reviewers... Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses 25.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. 50.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Graphical representation of data 0% of 0 reviewers... Track and manage the decline in value of assets and plan for improvements 60.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location 65.52% of 29 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks 0% of 0 reviewers... Manage procedures that ensure organizational equipment remains in working condition 200.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Monitor and maintain equipment used to manufacture and deploy products and services, and to reallocate assets where needed 150.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the location of specific equipment at all times 62.50% of 16 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage and track high-value assets including office equipment, furniture & more 0% of 0 reviewers... Manage the maintenance of building facilities 0% of 0 reviewers... Schedule facilities, such as athletic fields, venues, and convention centers based on their availability 0.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Centralized database to track details of fixed assets such as depreciation and maintenance scheduling/history 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Specifically for mechanical devices such as vehicles, factory equipment, and tools that include ductwork 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Designed to be used by kindergarten, primary, middle, and senior secondary schools. 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Converting human-readable addresses into geographic coordinates 0% of 0 reviewers... Integration with geographic information systems 0% of 0 reviewers... Visualize asset locations and maintenance activities on geographic maps to improve spatial planning and resource allocation. This feature enables teams to manage distributed assets more effectively and supports informed location-based decision-making. 0 reviewers rated this feature Information, data and reports that are being tracked over time 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage and track all disruptions and incidents 0% of 0 reviewers... Track and manage inspections for worksites, vehicles, and/or equipment to remain compliant with industry standards 55.17% of 29 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important The ability of two or more systems to exchange information or data. 0% of 0 reviewers... Monitor product stock levels 43.75% of 16 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply 71.43% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items 92.86% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track asset performance in real time to detect anomalies and trigger alerts before failures occur. This feature supports predictive maintenance strategies, helping teams reduce downtime and extend equipment life through data-driven decisions. 0 reviewers rated this feature Manage and track all job information and associated tasks 64.71% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Organize daily tasks by priority and location to reduce time spent switching between assignments. This feature enables technicians to plan more efficiently and stay focused on high-impact tasks. 0 reviewers rated this feature Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc. 0% of 0 reviewers... Manage, maintain and track the performance of assets and equipment 90.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests 73.33% of 45 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assign, schedule, and prioritize maintenance tasks efficiently to keep teams informed and maintain balanced workloads. The feature supports consolidated reporting and time management, though some environments present unique scheduling challenges. 41 reviewers rated this feature Create custom maps 0% of 0 reviewers... Share maps with internal and external stakeholders 0% of 0 reviewers... It gives you the flexibility to manage work orders and access asset data on the go. Some users say mobile access is convenient for fieldwork, but several mention issues with app stability, limited capabilities, and occasional connectivity problems. 68.00% of 75 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user 0% of 0 reviewers... Technicians can access and update work orders without internet connectivity, ensuring uninterrupted workflows in remote or low-signal areas. This feature improves field productivity and reduces task completion delays. 0 reviewers rated this feature Identifies potential asset failures and maintenance activities using real-time data and predictive algorithms 85.71% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important You can efficiently schedule, track, and document preventive maintenance tasks. Some reviewers find it easy to set up PM schedules, monitor completion, and adjust routines, which helps extend equipment life and maintain compliance. 76.14% of 88 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Schedule and track preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and meet compliance goals. The system enables duplication, modification, and documentation of PMs, though some users find manpower and document handling limiting. 77 reviewers rated this feature Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments 0% of 0 reviewers... Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Active reporting of data and metrics 0% of 0 reviewers... Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data 75.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important For residential properties 0% of 0 reviewers... Plan daily routes to optimize employee scheduling and provide directions 16.67% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Set a time to generate routine reports automatically 0% of 0 reviewers... Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources 75.44% of 57 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track work performed and resources used for past customers, sites, or assets 111.11% of 18 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assign, track and manage customers' service requests such as service enquiry, feedback/complaints and more 0% of 0 reviewers... A study of entities based on topological, geographic and geometric attributes. 0% of 0 reviewers... Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction 66.67% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, manage and track all task activities and progression 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Oversee technicians and track their assigned work orders 100.00% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc. 50.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important With this capability, you can quickly create and submit work orders, even for unexpected tasks. Reviewers appreciate how easy it is to initiate, track, and share work orders, making collaboration and communication seamless across departments. 86.05% of 43 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Submit and manage work orders quickly, even for unplanned tasks, with detailed entry and department-level assignment. The feature supports collaborative updates and keeps maintenance responsive, despite occasional location entry issues. 41 reviewers rated this feature Asset Essentials offers streamlined work order management, letting you assign, track, and prioritize tasks efficiently. Reviewers indicate it’s easy to monitor progress, receive notifications, and keep everything organized, which helps teams stay informed and productive. 85.19% of 81 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Customize, assign, and track work orders with real-time updates and notifications that reduce communication overhead. The system helps manage backlogs, monitor progress, and generate reports for better organization. 73 reviewers rated this feature Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks 100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Laura Burgess Senior Content Analyst Asset Essentials helps teams manage maintenance by combining fast work order creation, proactive scheduling, and centralized asset tracking. Together, these features reduce downtime and make it easier to manage tasks across departments. Features 4.2 (277) 4.2 Based on 277 reviews ## Pricing Asset Essentials does not publicly list its pricing on the vendor site, and buyers must contact Brightly directly for a quote. Most small and midsize businesses (SMBs) we speak to budget between $50 and $100 per user per month for maintenance management software, which aligns with typical CMMS pricing tiers. ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Laura Burgess Senior Content Analyst Asset Essentials may justify its custom pricing with tools that reduce downtime, improve planning, and support mobile task execution across locations. Value for money 4.3 (163) 4.3 Based on 163 reviews ## Integrations Asset Essentials supports native and third-party integrations across asset tracking, financial management, and geographic data systems. These connections help SMBs unify workflows and reduce manual data entry across maintenance and planning tools. 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Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.6 (231) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.6 (231) 4.6 Based on 231 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.4 Based on 284 reviews Filter by rating 5(158) 4(89) 3(25) 2(3) 1(9) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent PP Pacey P. Senior Supervisor Facilities Services ### "Asset Essentials - Sort by Work Date for Time-Based Work Orders (Not Date Submitted)" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 3/10 March 11, 2026 I typically use Asset Essentials for routine cleaning jobs at the university I work at. I fill out the work done for certain buildings. I also submit new work orders to maintenance when anything is broken. I also have special requests, normally for larger events with lots of tasks needed. Pros Asset Essentials helps communicate the tasks that are being accomplished in separate buildings/areas. It provides a layer of security by allowing managers to review data before finalizing the completion of any work order. Cons Asset Essentials has a feature to filter work orders by the date they are submitted. I would like to filter by the date the work is being requested for, and I wish there was a dedicated section for this. I have been able to put the date in the comment section and sort in this way. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NP nathan p. head custodian Consumer Services ### "head custodian" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 10, 2026 great it helpful with customer service support, task management, information management, staff management Pros great customer support, great task management, security, great task management, good information management Cons nothing everything is all good I no least like about Asset Essentials. it is an amazing soft were to use. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. GL Glenn L. Director of Facilities Food & Beverages ### "Great Software, Even Better Support " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 6, 2026 outstanding, nothing is perfect but Brightly has tremendous support for the rare/occasional issue and it's online chat which means i don't have to pick up the phone or wait on hold Pros Easy to use, lots of features and outstanding support. App is very good and it creates an excellent database of assets and work orders and maintenance. Very useful for my team Cons Occasionally glitchy or preferences don't always seem to "take" but online live support is always available and always helpful. Switched from [Eptura Asset](https://www.capterra.com/p/125977/ManagerPlus/) Hippo was switching their platform to Eptura so i thought it was a good time to shop around Alternatives considered [Eptura Asset](https://www.capterra.com/p/125977/ManagerPlus/) Reasons for choosing Asset Essentials price and interface. met reps at Craft Brewers Conference and attended a compelling seminar Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KS Karoon S. Maintenance Technician Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "Maintenance Technician" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 4, 2026 Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Schedule automatic preventive maintenance to shift away from reactive “break/fix” work. Reduces unplanned downtime, extends asset lifespan, and lowers repair costs. Pros Centralized Asset Tracking & Visibility Keeps all my physical assets Ex. equipment, facilities, infrastructure) in one place with detailed records of location, condition, and maintenance history and managements it in place.. Cons I did not has any experience in particulars issues on this app. with the least like, most of them are powerfully except, we need some more gramma checking during we typing words in this system. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AR Aleks R. Maintenance Supervisor Government Administration ### "Revolutionized our workday" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 4, 2026 Asset essentials has changed how we are able to track not just labor but expenditures as well as gives us a better workflow allows for our personnel to generate their own workorders when they come across something, better dispatching of work we no longer have to go back to city hall for new work orders and can go from job to job easily with minimal backtracking. Pros Ease of data entry including customizing. Once trained personnel have an easier time communicating with Customer support to resolve issues faster. It's value has shown just in how our work days have been more efficient. The Web interface has a very easy to use and assign. Cons lack of options on the mobile app. Mobil app logouts on Iphone that lead to issues logging in in the morning Alternatives considered [CivicPlus Municipal Websites](https://www.capterra.com/p/10023577/CivicPlus-Municipal-Websites/) Reasons for choosing Asset Essentials Cost and ease of use on platform Asset essentials provided access to sandbox where civic plus had no demo for real time usage Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SD Stanley D. Maintenance Tech Food & Beverages ### "A powerful program that helps keep track and organize." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 4, 2026 Overall my experience has been positive. It is easy to use and is a great tool for our organization. Pros The ability to keep track of issues and parts for our machines. Can easily see how often these issues occur and how often parts are used. Cons Easier to use on the laptop than the phone. Sometimes with the small phone screen it is just quicker to find things or see it on the laptop. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CB Cara B. Process Improvement Manager, Energy Manager Education Management ### "Asset Essentials for Education use" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 3/10 March 3, 2026 It's been ok. I would like to see better mobile editing options as well as more reporting features. The implementation took a very long time but the support was good. At the time, it was the best option but I'm not sure I'd make the same choice again. It's priced similar to others in the market. Pros It's very easy to modify. It has been easy to set up 'views' for different areas to use. Setting up crews is also very easy and makes assigning work easy within a department. Cons It's no longer designed just for education so we needed to do a lot of adjusting to make it work for our needs. The reporting and analytics needs work. The adding of labor is more cumbersome than it should be. The security of the 'reporting' feature is not able to be locked down to allow nurses to use it for what we need. Switched from [Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/) School Dude was getting outdated and was not supported as it should be....this was the upgrade of that product. I had to select an option in the box above but School Dude was not available as an option. Alternatives considered [Incident Tracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/119211/Incident-Tracker/) [FMX](https://www.capterra.com/p/130563/FMX/) Reasons for choosing Asset Essentials At the time, FMX did not have utility tracking capabilities, we also wanted to have the history from School Dude. At the time, Asset Essentials had the best app. We also looked at Incident IQ which our IT team uses. I'm not sure if that's the same product as Incident Tracker that is listed above. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CM Cassie M. Project Manager Government Administration ### "good, but get a good configuration up front" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 4/10 March 3, 2026 overall its good, its just been a slow roll out for us, which has been frustrating. Wish we would have had someone better be the point person for the initial set up. Pros How it communicates with itself. When putting in work orders in it can create an accurate picture of the cost and effort to maintain things around the city Cons building it out, the person who chose Brightly for us didn't do a good job deciding how to roll it out, so now we're inputting assets, locations, and parts one by one. I don't feel like the training in brightly academy was detailed enough; it was more about what the software could do, and less about how to set up those configurations. Wish there was more GIS integration Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DJ Donitra J. Administrative Assistant Facilities Services ### "The perfect App" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 3, 2026 My overall experience with Asset Essentials has been a 10/10, it has made running reports so easy for me and I even get to show other coworkers how to run their own reports as well, which makes things easier for me. Pros I like that I get to run reports based off of different departments and I even got to break down the reports with details. Cons I haven't found anything not to like yet, I keep finding new ways to make my job easier as the Administrative Assistant in my department. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JK Jonathan K. Maintenance Food & Beverages ### "Asset essentials " 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 4/10 February 27, 2026 The security features seem to be good but it has to be updated on my phone quite frequently. I'm starting get like all the features it has but still would like it to be easier to maneuver around. Pros What i like most about asset essentials is that I can look at my pm's and add to them if need be. I can also keep up with my work orders. Cons Its not very user friendly for me anyways. It has taken me some time to get comfortable using it and I know it has alot more features I haven't used yet. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/113574/AssetEssentials/reviews/) ## FAQs Asset Essentials is a cloud-based maintenance management system designed to help teams manage work orders, track assets, and schedule preventive maintenance. It centralizes data and supports mobile workflows for field technicians. Yes, Asset Essentials provides mobile apps for iOS and Android that allow technicians to access work orders, update statuses, and scan assets in the field. Offline functionality is also available for remote environments. Yes, Asset Essentials is a cloud-hosted SaaS platform, meaning it doesn’t require on-premise servers or installations. Users can access it via browser or mobile app, with real-time data syncing across devices. Yes, Asset Essentials supports both native and third-party integrations, including GIS mapping, financial platforms, and ERP systems. These integrations help unify workflows and reduce manual data entry. Yes, Asset Essentials is widely used by small and midsize businesses that need structured maintenance workflows and centralized asset tracking. It’s especially helpful for teams managing multiple locations. Yes, preventive maintenance scheduling is a core feature. Users can automate service intervals based on calendar dates or meter readings, helping reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life. Pricing is not publicly listed. Buyers must contact Brightly for a custom quote. Capterra data finds that most SMBs budget between $50 and $100 per user, per month for maintenance management software. ### Have more questions? 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