Brief Description
Coast is a mobile‑first computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) designed for the deskless workforce. It unifies work orders, preventive maintenance, asset tracking, inventory, scheduling, and real‑time chat into a single, customizable platform—so teams never miss a task or lose track of critical equipment.
Features
- Work Orders & Preventive Maintenance: Create, assign, schedule, and automate PMs by time or meter‑based triggers .
- Asset & Inventory Management: Track asset history, costs, and spare parts with low‑stock alerts .
- Team Scheduling & Chat: Built‑in real‑time messaging and shift planning keeps deskless teams aligned .
- Custom Workflows & Automations: Tailor fields, dashboards, and triggers to match your processes .
- Mobile App: Access and update tasks, assets, and chats from anywhere with instant notifications .
- Reporting & Analytics: Interactive dashboards and exports deliver insights on downtime, costs, and team performance .
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Intuitive UI with mobile‑first design—ideal for field teams | No built‑in invoicing or deep accounting integrations |
| Highly customizable workflows and automations | Free plan limits message & file history |
| Built‑in chat and scheduling reduces tool sprawl | Reporting features in Pro tier only |
| Competitive pricing—starts free, only $3.60/user mo (yearly) for Pro | No offline mode; requires connectivity for updates |
YouTube Video URL
Coast Overview & Getting Started YouTube
Software Snapshots
- Work Orders & Preventive Maintenance
- Reporting Dashboards
- Asset & Inventory Management
- Mobile App & Team Chat
Rating
4.9 / 5 (450+ Apple, 300+ Google Play reviews; Capterra & G2)
Reviews
“Coast is one of the best CMMS for its price. It’s user‑friendly so our maintenance team hit the ground running.”
— Khalid D., Director of Facilities (G2)
“Coast combines chat and tasks—no need for multiple tools. We track preventive maintenance and communicate in one place.”
— Clark J., eLearning Consultant (G2)
FAQ
- Is there a free version of Coast?
Yes—after a 7‑day Pro trial, you can stay on the Free plan indefinitely with core CMMS features. - Can I customize workflows and fields?
Pro and Enterprise tiers offer unlimited custom fields, dashboards, and automations to fit any process . - How does Coast handle preventive maintenance?
Schedule PMs by time elapsed or meter readings, then rely on automated reminders and recurring work orders . - What integrations are available?
Enterprise plans support SSO and custom integrations; you can also export data via CSV or PDF for other systems. - Can my team work offline?
Coast requires internet connectivity to sync updates and access the full feature set; caching is limited .
Short Description of Benefits
- Centralize maintenance, scheduling, and chat in one app
- Automate preventive tasks to reduce downtime
- Customize workflows and dashboards to match your process
- Empower field teams with a mobile‑first experience
- Gain real‑time insights with powerful analytics
- Scale from small teams to enterprise deployments
- Start free and upgrade only when you need advanced features
- Responsive support and fast onboarding
