Beyond CMMS: From Work Orders to Complete Asset Operations
Trying to master the “fix” or go further and cover complete asset ops? While MaintainX excels at maintenance execution, EZO goes beyond that to cover the final stretch of Asset Operations. Shift from simply managing work orders to driving the seamless flow of reservations and audits required for total equipment mobility and utilization.
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EZO vs MaintainX: Head-to-Head Comparison
Take a quick look at how MaintainX compares to EZO across asset, maintenance, and operational capabilities.
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Complete Asset Operations |
✔ Full Asset lifecycle operations |
⚠️ Centered around maintenance |
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Project-Based Asset Allocation |
✔ |
❌ |
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Cross-Functional Team Operations |
✔ Custom Roles and Scope |
⚠️ Maintenance & purchasing |
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Workflow Automations for Items |
✔ Multi-tier |
⚠️ Maintenance + ops focused |
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Depreciation Tracking |
✔ |
✔ |
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Purchase Orders |
✔ |
✔ |
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Maintenance (CMMS) |
✔ Enterprise-grade CMMS |
✔ Enterprise-grade CMMS |
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Preventive Maintenance |
✔ |
✔ |
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WO Checklists |
✔ |
✔ |
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Fulfillment Center for Items |
✔ |
❌
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Custom Fields and Attributes |
✔ Available for most modules |
⚠️ Only assets + maintenance ops |
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Self‑Service Request Portal |
✔ |
❌
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Native Label Designer |
✔ |
❌
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Hierarchical Groups and Locations |
✔ Hierarchical groups and locations |
⚠️ Centered around maintenance |
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Multi-Currency support
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✔ |
❌
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Direct System Integrations
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✔ QuickBooks, Jira, and more |
⚠️ Limited direct integrations
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Zendesk Integration
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✔ |
❌
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Request Portal for Items
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✔ |
❌ Only WO requests
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Mobile App
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✔ |
✔ |
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Customization for Navigation & Modules
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✔ |
❌ |
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Member Authentication
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✔ Google/Microsoft direct, SSO, SCIM |
⚠️ SSO (Enterprise)
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Advanced Reporting & Analytics
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✔ Covers all Asset Operations |
⚠️ Maintenance + performance analytics |
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Asset Availability Calendar
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✔ Forward-looking availability calendar |
❌ Not documented |
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Native RFID Integration
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✔ |
❌ Not documented |
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Complete Asset Operations |
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Conflict-free |
Centered around maintenance |
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Project-Based Asset Allocation |
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✔ |
❌ |
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Cross-Functional Team Operations |
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Custom Roles and Scope |
Maintenance & purchasing |
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Workflow Automations for Items |
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Multi-tier |
Maintenance + ops focused |
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Depreciation Tracking |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Purchase Orders |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Maintenance (CMMS) |
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Enterprise-grade CMMS |
Enterprise-grade CMMS |
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Preventive Maintenance |
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✔ |
✔ |
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WO Checklists |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Fulfillment Center for Items |
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✔ |
❌ |
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Custom Fields and Attributes |
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Available for most modules |
Only assets + maintenance ops |
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Self‑Service Request Portal |
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✔ |
❌ |
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Native Label Designer |
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✔ |
❌ |
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Hierarchical Groups and Locations |
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Hierarchical groups and locations |
Available for most modules |
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Multi-Currency support |
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✔ |
❌ |
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Direct System Integrations |
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QuickBooks, Jira, and more |
Limited direct integrations |
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Zendesk Integration |
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✔ |
❌ |
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Request Portal for Items |
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✔ |
Only WO requests |
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Mobile App |
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✔ |
✔ |
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Customization for Navigation & Modules |
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✔ |
❌ |
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Member Authentication |
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Google/Microsoft direct, SSO, SCIM |
SSO (Enterprise) |
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Advanced Reporting & Analytics |
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Covers all Asset Operations |
Maintenance + performance analytics |
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Asset Availability Calendar |
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Forward-looking availability calendar |
Not documented |
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Native RFID Integration |
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✔ |
Not documented |
Legend:
✔ = Explicitly offered
❌ = Not offered or documented
⚠️ = Supported, but narrower in scope or context
EZO is designed for organizations that need accountability, visibility, and coordination across the full asset lifecycle, not just the maintenance phase. While MaintainX is built for maintenance execution, EZO is built for asset-first operations across teams and locations. Choose EZO when you need more than just work orders and want control over how assets are requested, reserved, issued, audited, and retired.
Our clients have self-reported:
What We Bring to the Table
All-in-One Asset Lifecycle Intelligence
Built for Scale: Teams, Access & Locations
Our Customers tell their stories
EZO has simplified our tool management, enabling us to track the exact location and availability of our tools in real-time across different sites. The check-in/check-out process is quick and easy, which means our team spends less time looking for equipment and more time on the job.

Construction Coordinator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Ease of carrying out custody confirmation, where a user can indicate that they are in possession of a piece of equipment and the general state of conservation, allowing maintenance to be planned in advance.

Global Outsourcing Engineer
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)

Project Exploration Geologist
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Award-Winning Software at the Top
EZO’s innovative asset intelligence is trusted by thousands of organizations globally serving diverse industries including education, construction, healthcare & much much more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the key difference between EZO and MaintainX?
The primary difference between EZO and MaintainX lies in their scope. While MaintainX focuses primarily on maintenance execution and asset performance monitoring, EZO offers a complete EAM solution that spans the entire asset lifecycle from procurement to retirement. EZO supports asset reservations, check-outs, project-based management, and multi-currency support, making it a better fit for companies needing end-to-end asset operations, not just maintenance.
2. Does EZO support global operations, and what makes it different from MaintainX alternatives?
Yes, EZO supports global operations with multi-currency support for asset tracking and procurement across regions. This is a key differentiator from MaintainX alternatives, as MaintainX only offers single-currency support. EZO’s cross-functional asset management, with features like multi-location item tracking, item reservations, and audits, is ideal for organizations managing assets across multiple locations, teams, and departments.
3. How does the pricing for EZO compare to MaintainX?
When comparing EZO vs MaintainX pricing, the main difference lies in the pricing structure. EZO uses a flexible, item-based pricing model, charging based on the number of items tracked and features utilized, while offering unlimited users. This pricing structure is scalable and includes out-of-the-box features like direct integrations with ticketing systems and a dedicated Item Request Portal. In contrast, MaintainX follows a user-based pricing model, where costs are determined by the number of users and the specific features required. EZO provides more value with its comprehensive asset lifecycle management solution, while MaintainX offers a maintenance-focused approach with tiered pricing strictly based on users. For custom pricing and more details, you can visit the EZO Pricing page.
4. Does EZO offer project tracking for items, unlike MaintainX?
Yes, EZO offers a Projects module that allows teams to associate assets with projects, assign them to different projects, and track their lifecycle alongside ongoing Project logs. This feature is crucial for project-based item tracking, where multiple items can be grouped into bundles, packages, or carts and tracked throughout the project. MaintainX, on the other hand, does not offer a dedicated project module for asset allocation, limiting its ability to track assets across different initiatives.
5. Is EZO a better fit for cross-functional teams compared to MaintainX?
Yes, EZO is built for cross-functional teams that need to manage assets across departments, locations, and projects. It offers robust features like asset reservations, approvals, and asset lifecycle tracking that enable teams to collaborate and track assets efficiently. MaintainX, however, is more maintenance-focused and lacks the breadth of features needed for organizations that need to manage assets across multiple teams, departments, and operational workflows beyond maintenance.
6. Is EZO a good solution for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)?
Yes, EZO is a powerful Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution designed for organizations that need complete control over the entire asset lifecycle, from procurement to retirement. EZO supports end-to-end asset management with features like asset reservations, check-outs, procurement, audits, and multi-currency support. It is ideal for cross-functional teams managing shared assets across multiple locations and departments. With robust integration options, including Workday, Zendesk, and Google Workspace, EZO is built to scale with growing enterprises, offering not just maintenance but also project-based asset management, automated procurement workflows, a dedicated Item Request Portal and advanced item reporting capabilities. Whether you’re looking to track assets in real-time, improve utilization, or streamline procurement, EZO is a comprehensive EAM solution.
7. Which industries use EZO?
Clients from Construction, Heavy Equipment, Education, Government, Manufacturing, Rentals, and more configure and use EZO to cater to their Enterprise Asset Management needs.