How we compare
See where WorksReady fits.
Use the questions below to compare WorksReady with your current process and other suppliers. Start with the way your site works, including the connections and coverage your team needs.
| What to check | WorksReady | Spreadsheets and paper | Ask another CMMS supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts and pricing | Basic and Professional include five engineers and one admin. Enterprise has unlimited engineers and admins. Requesters, viewers, contractors and suppliers are free on every plan. | Include the work involved in maintaining files and moving information between people. | Who needs a paid account? Are requesters, administrators, contractors and extra sites charged separately? |
| Reporting a fault | Unlimited requesters on every plan. Scan an asset QR label, describe the fault and add a photo. | A form or log can record the request. Someone needs to manage its status and sign-off. | Can operators report faults easily? Do requests become work orders with an asset history? |
| Planned maintenance | PPMs by date, run hours or whichever comes first. Includes checklists, a calendar and a Gantt view. | Dates, readings and completed checks need to be maintained and connected to the asset record. | Can the schedule use both dates and usage? How are failed checks and follow-on work handled? |
| Parts and purchasing | Professional and Enterprise include stores, bins, stock levels, job reservations and purchase orders. | Stock records and job sheets need to stay in step when parts are received or used. | Can parts be reserved against jobs? Are purchasing and stores included in the quoted plan? |
| Statutory checks | Mark PPMs as statutory, record the regulation and track due dates. Professional and Enterprise add the compliance register and statutory alerts. | Keep a clear owner for the due-date list, evidence and changes to the record. | Can you identify statutory work, retain its evidence and produce the due-check report you need? |
| Reports and exports | Professional and Enterprise include all 45 reports and scheduled emails. Reports download as PDF; Excel export is on Enterprise. | Reports can be built from the records you maintain. Check how repeatable that process is. | Which reports are included? Can you schedule them and export your records in a useful format? |
| Workspace and access | A separate application and database per customer. Administrator two-factor sign-in, idle time-outs and an audit trail. Enterprise adds per-person site access. | File access, backup, version control and permissions need to be managed alongside the records. | How are customer records separated, backed up and exported? What access controls are included? |
| Without a connection | WorksReady needs an internet connection. Offline job completion is not currently available. | Paper is usable without a connection. Local files depend on the device and how they are shared. | What works offline, on which devices, and how are changes synchronised afterwards? |
This is a buying guide, not a rating of named products. Confirm the details of any system you are considering. WorksReady allowances and prices are in the plans section; prices exclude VAT.
Is it right for you?
Check the fit before the demo.
WorksReady suits you if
- You run one or more manufacturing or industrial sites in the UK.
- Your team can use an online, browser-based system on site.
- You want operators to report faults without buying them each a licence.
- You need to prove statutory inspections are done.
- You want to bring assets, parts and PPMs in from a spreadsheet.
Discuss these needs first
- Your engineers routinely work without a connection. Offline job completion is not available.
- You need deep ERP integration for finance or procurement; this is not currently offered.
- You manage fleets or property portfolios rather than plant and machinery.