AudyenseSide-by-side record
MEX CMMS - 2026 User vs. Trello
Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.
The short version
Trello starts at $10 per seat, versus MEX CMMS - 2026 User at $60.
Full comparison
MEX CMMS - 2026 Userfrom $60 per month | Trellofrom $10 per month | |
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| Audyense Score | 29AS*Low | 29AS*Low |
| Positioning | MEX is a cloud-based computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) built for manufacturing companies that need more than basic work order management. | Trello is a project management application that utilizes Kanban boards (which represent projects), cards (which represent tasks), and lists (which can be used to track the statuses |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| Best fit | Startup, SMB, Mid-market | Startup, SMB, Mid-market |
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| Asset Management - Track equipment, vehicles, and machines from acquisition to disposal, with history, documents, and performance data attached to each asset. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Preventive Maintenance Scheduling - Schedule preventative maintenance tasks by calendar date or equipment usage. Assign internal or external staff, spare parts, and work instructions to each maintenance work order. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Work Order Management - Turn incoming maintenance requests into assigned, tracked work orders. Filter work orders 18 different ways to prioritize by things like urgency, status, due date, and assigned trade. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| AI Maintenance Scheduling - Review open work orders and automatically assign maintenance tasks to the right technician based on their trade, skills, and availability. Preview and approve every schedule before it goes live. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Inventory Control - Track spare parts, tools, and materials used during work orders. Received automated reorder alerts and reserve stock against upcoming work orders, so a job isn’t held up waiting on a part. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Prestart Checklists - Run digital pre-use safety and compliance checks before equipment is used. Failed checks can automatically create a maintenance request depending on urgency. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Asset Hardware Readings - Record usage, hours, meter, and fuel readings against each asset, and trigger a work order automatically when a reading crosses a set threshold | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Inspections - Schedule and carry out field inspections in MEX Mobile, capturing results, photos, and notes on the spot, online or offline. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| MEX Mobile - Manage work orders, inspections, checklists, and meter readings on the shopfloor. Can be used online or offline and comes with barcode and RFID scanning. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Reporting - Analyze cost, asset performance, and audit data across 46+ standard reports, or build custom reports and charts by describing what you want in plain language. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Free or zero pricing for the basic service | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Quick overview on front and back of cards | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Easy organization with tags | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| labels | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| and categories | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Drag and drop functionality | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| In-line editing | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Real-time sync | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Checklists | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| with a progress meter | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Easy uploading of files and attachments | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Data filtering | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Archiving of card records (e.g. | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| comments and changes) | — | YesDocumented in the independently researched profile. |
| Integrations verified | — | — |
| Aggregate rating | — · No reviews yet | 9.4 · No reviews yet |
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| Security & compliance | — | — |
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