Comparison

FreeMaint vs FieldNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FreeMaint

This comprehensive system helps businesses manage maintenance tasks, track assets, and control inventory. It offers unlimited users and features without any cost, supporting global teams with real-time collaboration and robust security.

Highlights
  • Work Order Management
  • Asset & Equipment Tracking
  • Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
  • Inventory & Spare Parts Management
  • Multi-Site Location Support
  • Team & Vendor Management
  • Purchase Order Creation
Features
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FreeMaint is a complete CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) designed for businesses of all sizes. No user limits, no feature restrictions, no credit card required. WHY TEAMS CHOOSE FREEMAINT Most CMMS solutions charge $25-$99 per user per month. FreeMaint delivers the same enterprise-grade features at no cost — forever. No trial period, no surprise upgrades. POWERFUL FEATURES Work Order Management Create, assign, prioritize, and track work orders from anywhere. Set due dates, add photos, attach files, and monitor progress in real time with instant push notifications. Asset & Equipment Tracking Register every piece of equipment with detailed profiles. Track maintenance history, monitor condition, and manage assets across multiple locations. Preventive Maintenance Schedule recurring maintenance to prevent costly breakdowns. Set time-based or meter-based triggers and automatically generate work orders when maintenance is due. Inventory & Spare Parts Track stock levels, set minimum quantities, and manage purchase orders. Know exactly what parts you have and when to reorder. Multi-Site Locations Manage operations across unlimited facilities, buildings, and floors. Organize assets and work orders by location. Team & Vendor Management Invite unlimited team members with role-based access control. Assign technicians, manage vendors, and track labor time. Purchase Orders Create and track purchase orders for parts and services. Manage approvals, receiving, and costs. Reports & Analytics Generate reports to identify trends, track KPIs, and make data-driven decisions. Maintenance Requests Let anyone submit maintenance requests. Review, approve, and convert them into work orders with a single tap. BUILT FOR GLOBAL TEAMS Available in 12 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Polish, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese. ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY Role-based access with 6 built-in roles and 71 permissions. Data isolation per company. Sign in with Google, Microsoft, or Apple. REAL-TIME COLLABORATION Push notifications and live updates keep your entire team in sync across all devices. GET STARTED IN MINUTES 1. Download FreeMaint 2. Create your account 3. Add your assets and team 4. Start managing maintenance Website: https://freemaint.com Support: https://freemaint.com/support

About

FieldNote

Features
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FieldNote helps solo service professionals document a job while the details are fresh, then turn those notes into a polished client-ready report. START AND TIME A VISIT Choose a client, name the job, and keep an accurate record of how long the visit took. CAPTURE THE DETAILS Type or dictate work notes and attach before-and-after photos as proof of work. CREATE A CLEAR REPORT Generate a concise summary, completed-work list, and follow-up. On supported devices, Apple Intelligence can help write the report privately on device. A built-in generator keeps the workflow available on every supported iPhone. SHARE A PROFESSIONAL PDF Create a clean PDF report that is ready to send using the apps already on your iPhone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No FieldNote account. No advertising. No analytics SDK. Clients, visits, notes, and photos remain in FieldNote storage on your device. FieldNote is ideal for cleaners, handymen, landscapers, mobile detailers, inspectors, maintenance professionals, and other independent service providers.

Screenshots

FreeMaint4 screens
FieldNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreeMaint at none against FieldNote's 1. FreeMaint also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FieldNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FreeMaint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
FreeMaint versus FieldNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeMaintFieldNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFreemaint LLC忠辉 李

In-app purchases

None

FreeMaint

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FieldNote

One-time1
  • FieldNote Pro$14.99

Questions

Is FreeMaint free?
FreeMaint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FieldNote free?
FieldNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FreeMaint or FieldNote have ads?
Neither FreeMaint nor FieldNote shows ads.

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