How we research

Every fact has a source and a date

lean-stack profiles are desk research, written from public pages anyone can check. Here is where each fact comes from, what we leave out, and what we have not done yet.

Linked sourcesDated checksNo paid placementNo scores yet

MaintainX: where each fact comes from

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Fact	Source	Checked
Starting price$20 per user/month (billed annually)getmaintainx.com	getmaintainx.com	October 2, 2026
Free planYesgetmaintainx.com	getmaintainx.com	October 2, 2026
G2 rating4.8 from 1,585 reviewsg2.com	g2.com	October 2, 2026
Capterra rating4.8 from 1,070 reviewscapterra.com	capterra.com	October 2, 2026
Integrations14 from the vendor's listgetmaintainx.com	getmaintainx.com	October 2, 2026
Official videoWelcome to MaintainX (1:56)youtube.com	youtube.com	October 2, 2026

102

profiles with a source list

260

sources cited

profiles with dated ratings

official vendor videos

publishing batches so far

Source by source

What we take from each source, and what we leave out

Each source feeds one part of the profile. The screenshots show where it lands, using the MaintainX profile as the example.

1
Vendor pricing page
We take
- Plan names and what each includes
- Prices and billing terms as published
- Free plan and free trial details
We leave out
- Estimated prices for quote-only tools
- Discounts quoted in sales calls
lean-stack.io/cmms-software/maintainx#pricing
2
Vendor site and documentation
We take
- Integrations from the vendor's own list
- Support channels, training and deployment
- Features, platforms and company facts
We leave out
- Integrations only a third party claims
- Roadmap items that have not shipped
lean-stack.io/cmms-software/maintainx#integrations
3
G2 and Capterra
We take
- Rating and review count, linked to the site
- Sub-ratings and G2 theme mention counts
- The date the numbers were read
We leave out
- Copied review text
- Averages across sites or adjusted numbers
- Review site logos
lean-stack.io/cmms-software/maintainx#reviews
4
The source list
We take
- Every page the profile was written from
- The date the sources were checked
- The date the tool was listed
We leave out
- Sources we could not open or confirm
lean-stack.io/cmms-software/maintainx

Product videos come only from the vendor's own channel and are short overviews, loaded only when a reader presses play. Book pages use the publisher's pages instead of a vendor site.

The line we hold

What a profile shows, and what it never will

On every profile

Prices, plans and ratings with the date they were checked
Links to every source and to the review sites
Strengths and limitations written from the sources
Official vendor videos, where one exists
Alternatives from the same category, compared on the same fields

Never on a profile

A lean-stack score, until tools are tested hands-on
Review text copied from G2, Capterra or anywhere else
Sponsored, featured or paid positions
Invented numbers, such as estimated prices or user counts
Lead forms between a reader and the vendor's site

Not applied yet

Planned scoring rubric

50 points, six criteria

No tool has a lean-stack score yet. When hands-on testing starts, every tool will be scored on this rubric. The weights reflect what matters most to lean teams: a tool that fits the practice and that frontline people use. Until then, profiles show published G2 and Capterra ratings as linked, dated numbers.

Fit with lean practice
12 pts
Supports a recognizable lean practice the way practitioners run it, rather than adding a lean label to generic software.
Frontline usability
10 pts
The people doing the work can use it in minutes, on the devices they already have.
Time to value
8 pts
A pilot team can get real use from it in days, without a long implementation project.
Flow and improvement metrics
8 pts
Shows the measures that drive improvement, such as cycle time, OEE or results, without manual exports.
Integrations and data ownership
6 pts
Connects to the rest of your stack and lets you take your data with you.
Value for money
6 pts
Clear pricing that a small team can start on and that scales fairly.

Listing criteria

What gets a tool listed

Fit with lean practice

The tool supports a recognizable lean practice, such as visual management, continuous improvement, waste reduction or build-measure-learn, rather than merely calling itself lean.

Clear public information

The vendor publishes enough about the product, its pricing approach and its support for us to describe it accurately. Enterprise and quote-only tools qualify.

Active and supported

The product is maintained, with recent releases and a working support channel.

Same fields for every listing

Every listing uses the same fields, written by our team from the vendor's public information.

Ordering

A to Z, with no paid spots

Within a category, tools are listed alphabetically. A tool in more than one category appears in each, and its alternatives come from its main category first. No vendor can pay to be listed, to appear higher or to change a profile.

Live example: CMMS & TPM Software

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Rechecks and corrections

A profile is never finished

Prices and plans change. Each profile shows when it was last checked, and anyone can flag an error.

1
Publish
Tools go live in batches, each with its sources and dates.
2
Recheck
Prices, plans and ratings are read again and the date moves forward.
3
Correct
Vendors and readers flag errors from the profile or the get-listed page.
4
Verify
Every fix is checked against the vendor's public pages before it goes live.

Then the next recheck starts the loop again.

Found something out of date?

Use the claim link at the end of any profile, or the get-listed page. Read about us for how corrections are handled.

Frequently asked questions

Are lean-stack profiles hands-on reviews?

No. Profiles are desk research written from the vendor's public pages and published review site numbers. Each profile lists its sources and the date they were checked. Hands-on testing is planned, and scores will only appear after it.

Where do the ratings on a profile come from?

From G2 and Capterra. We show the rating and review count each site publishes, link to the reviews and date the numbers. We don't copy review text, average the sites or adjust the numbers.

How often are prices rechecked?

Prices, plans and ratings are rechecked over time, and each profile shows the date of its last check. If a price looks out of date, tell us through the get-listed page.

Can a vendor pay to be listed or ranked higher?

No. Listing is free, tools are listed alphabetically within each category, and there is no sponsored or featured placement.

How do I report a mistake on a profile?

Use the claim link at the end of the profile, or the get-listed page. Corrections are checked against the vendor's public pages before they are made.

What will the lean-stack score measure?

Six criteria worth 50 points in total: fit with lean practice, frontline usability, time to value, flow and improvement metrics, integrations and data ownership, and value for money. It has not been applied to any tool yet.

For vendors

Built a lean tool?

Submit it for review. Every tool is checked against our listing criteria and researched from public sources. Approved tools join their category in the next published batch.

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