
Automation
Upkeep Launches Studio, An App Platform That Lets Maintenance Teams Build Their Own Software

New platform includes an AI-powered app builder, a curated marketplace of ready-made apps, and a partner program for third-party developers, plus a concierge tier with dedicated Forward Deployed Engineers for complex operations
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UpKeep, the leading mobile-first Asset Operations Management platform, today announced the launch of UpKeep Studio, an app platform that gives maintenance and operations teams the ability to build, install, and run custom software applications directly inside their CMMS, without writing a single line of code.
CMMS platforms handle work orders, assets, and parts, but the supporting workflows teams depend on (safety tracking, compliance, inspections, fleet management) still live in spreadsheets, standalone tools, and fragile integrations. Studio closes that gap.
"Maintenance is a $700 billion industry, and most of it still runs on spreadsheets," said Ryan Chan, CEO and founder of UpKeep. "Studio changes that. Instead of buying another standalone tool, teams can describe what they need in plain language and have a working app in minutes, built on their real data and embedded right where they already work."
Three Ways to Build
Studio offers three paths to custom tooling, designed to meet teams wherever they are:
- App Marketplace: A curated catalog of ready-made apps covering common maintenance workflows. Teams can browse and start using apps instantly with no installation or configuration required. Apps run on UpKeep infrastructure with existing authentication and SOC 2 compliant security.
- AI App Builder: A chat-based interface where users describe the app they need in plain language and Studio builds it. The builder has full read/write access to the UpKeep API, so apps work with real data.
- Studio Concierge: For organizations with complex operations, Studio Concierge pairs the customer with an UpKeep Forward Deployed Engineer who partners directly with the team to build sophisticated apps tailored to their specific workflows. Concierge unlocks custom data types, more complex apps, and the ability to replace standalone tools.
"For decades, maintenance teams have been told to adapt their workflows to fit the software. Studio flips that,” said Nachiket Shiralkar, UpKeep CTO. “We're putting the power of AI directly in the hands of the people who know their operations best, the technicians, reliability engineers, and plant managers who live this work every day."
30+ Apps Live
Studio launches with dozens of apps built for real maintenance workflows, including:
- Asset Replacement Prioritization: Identifies which assets should be repaired or replaced based on total maintenance cost history
- Safety Hazard Tracker: Helps teams identify, monitor, and escalate safety hazards before they become serious incidents
- Inspection Failure Follow-Up Manager: Monitors failed and flagged inspection checklist items across all work orders
- Impact Dashboard: Role-based KPI dashboard that calculates backlog, completion rates, and other metrics from work order data
- IFTA Compliance Reporter: Tracks mileage, fuel usage, and MPG to prepare IFTA compliance reports for fleet operations
Partner Program Opens
Alongside the platform launch, UpKeep is opening the Studio Partner Program to software vendors, system integrators, and consultants who want to build and distribute apps to UpKeep's user base of over 400,000 maintenance and reliability professionals across more than 60 countries.
Partners can build and list apps on the Studio Marketplace, with access to the App Builder, full UpKeep API, and marketplace distribution. UpKeep handles hosting, security, and delivery.
Availability and Pricing
UpKeep Studio is available now. The App Marketplace is included on Premium plans and above. The AI App Builder is available on Professional plans and above. Studio Concierge is available as a paid add-on starting at $3,000 per month.
About UpKeep
UpKeep is an Asset Operations Platform that unifies maintenance, safety, and reliability in one connected system. AI runs through every layer of the platform, powering workflow automation, letting teams tailor the system to their exact operations, and giving everyone from managers to technicians an open-ended assistant that can help with just about anything.
Contacts
Media Contact:
Stuart Frederich-Smith
stuart.frederich-smith@upkeep.com
310-963-3073
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UpKeep Studio?
UpKeep Studio is an app platform that allows maintenance and operations teams to build, install, and run custom software applications directly inside their CMMS, without writing a single line of code.
How can I create custom apps with UpKeep Studio?
You can create apps via three methods: the App Marketplace with ready-made apps, the AI App Builder where you describe your needs in plain language, or Studio Concierge for complex operations with dedicated engineers.
What benefits does UpKeep Studio offer maintenance teams?
It helps teams move away from spreadsheets by integrating essential workflows like safety tracking, compliance, and inspections directly into their CMMS, improving efficiency and automation.
First published on Thu, Mar 5, 2026
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