Upkept vs Centriq

Upkept vs Centriq.
A free, honest side-by-side.

Centriq shut down. Upkept is the free replacement — built for the things Centriq users actually needed: CSV import for your appliance list, no subscription pricing, privacy-friendly Plausible analytics on onboarding, and zero ads. Here is a direct comparison.

Try Upkept free → Import from Centriq →

No credit card. Import your Centriq export in 60 seconds.

CSV + JSON import for Centriq exports
Free forever — no subscription
Plausible analytics — cookieless, GDPR-friendly
Zero ads, zero cross-site tracking
Side by side

How Upkept compares to Centriq on the dimensions that matter

Feature Upkept Centriq
Service status ✓ Actively maintained Shutdown
Pricing model ✓ Free forever Subscription
Annual cost to get started $0 Service ended
CSV / JSON import (Centriq export) ✓ Built in —
Google Calendar / iCal sync ✓ Free plan Paid tier only
Auto-advance due date on completion ✓ Automatic Manual rescheduling
Onboarding analytics ✓ Plausible — cookieless, GDPR-friendly Third-party trackers
Ads on the app ✓ No ads, ever Sponsored placements
Cross-site tracking / data sharing ✓ None — first-party only Third-party data sharing
Maintenance budget tracking ✓ Free plan Paid tier only
Onboarding — ease of setup Around 60 seconds 5–10 min
The four switching points

What Upkept does that Centriq switched users actually need

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CSV / JSON import

Bring your Centriq appliance list with you

Upload the CSV or JSON you exported from Centriq — Upkept maps each appliance, vehicle, or system to one of 35+ known types, generates a complete maintenance schedule, and inserts it into your account in under 60 seconds. Items outside the known catalog are flagged for manual review rather than silently dropped.

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No subscription pricing

Free forever — every feature unlocked

Upkept is free with no subscription tier, no free trial, and no feature gating. Calendar sync, budget tracking, auto-rescheduling, and CSV import are all included from day one. Centriq was a paid subscription; on a like-for-like basis Upkept delivers what Centriq charged for at zero cost.

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Plausible-tracked onboarding

Analytics that respect your privacy

Upkept uses Plausible Analytics — cookieless, GDPR-friendly, no personal data collected — to count page views and track named conversion events like signup_complete and first_task_completed. There is no Facebook pixel, no Google Analytics, no cross-site tracking of any kind. Your maintenance data stays in your account.

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No ads

The app is the product — not an ad surface

Upkept contains zero ads. No sponsored contractor placements, no upsell banners, no promoted task recommendations. The interface is your maintenance calendar and nothing else. Maintenance is a recurring chore; making a chore into an ad surface is the wrong trade.

Frequently asked questions

Is Upkept really free, and how does that compare to Centriq's pricing?
Yes — Upkept is free with every feature unlocked from the start, including calendar sync, vehicle coverage, maintenance budget tracking, email digests, and CSV import. Centriq charged a subscription during its run. Upkept covers what Centriq charged for at zero cost, with no trial, no tier, and no upsell later. The free, no-ads position is a permanent commitment — not an introductory offer.
Can I import my Centriq data into Upkept?
Yes. Upkept accepts the CSV or JSON export from Centriq. Upload it from the /centriq-alternative page or during onboarding — Upkept maps each appliance, vehicle, or system to a known type, generates a complete maintenance schedule, and inserts it into your account in under 60 seconds. Items that fall outside Upkept's 35+ known types are flagged for manual review instead of silently dropped.
How does Upkept's analytics compare to Centriq's?
Upkept uses Plausible Analytics — a cookieless, GDPR-friendly first-party analytics tool — to count page views and track named conversion events (signup_complete, first_task_completed). Plausible does not set tracking cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not share anything with ad networks. Centriq's analytics approach during its run included third-party trackers and cross-site data sharing; Upkept's approach is the opposite. If privacy during onboarding matters to you, the comparison is clear.
Does Upkept show ads?
No. Upkept contains zero ads — no sponsored contractor placements, no upsell banners, no promoted task recommendations. The contractor directory at /contractors is a curated feature users opt into, not an ad surface. Compare this to apps that monetize through in-app ads or sponsored recommendations on the main task list; the maintenance-checking flow stays uninterrupted on Upkept.
Is Upkept a drop-in replacement for Centriq's maintenance calendar?
For the day-to-day maintenance calendar that most Centriq users actually used — yes. Upkept tracks the same appliances, vehicles, and systems; generates the same recurring schedule with accurate intervals; marks tasks complete to auto-advance the next due date; and syncs to Google Calendar or iCal on the free plan. Upkept does not include the broader home-inventory features Centriq grew toward; the focus is on maintenance only.
What happens to my Centriq data when the service shuts down?
When Centriq's service ends, the recommended path is to export your appliance list (Settings → Export Data → CSV) before the shutdown date and import it into Upkept. Upkept reads the export, maps your appliances to well-known types, and creates a working maintenance schedule you can sync to Google Calendar or iCal immediately. If you've missed the export window, you can rebuild a comparable list in a few minutes by walking through your home — Upkept's onboarding accepts manual entry too.
How it works

Three steps from Centriq to a working Upkept schedule

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Export from Centriq, import to Upkept

In Centriq, go to Settings → Export Data → Download CSV. Then upload that file on the /centriq-alternative page. Upkept reads the file in seconds and shows you a preview of what it found.

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Get a full schedule instantly

Upkept confirms the import, creates your home profile, and generates a personalized maintenance calendar — furnace filter, water heater flush, tire rotation, all the recurring work you'd otherwise have to remember.

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Complete your first task

Mark a task done and Upkept auto-advances the next due date on the calendar. The schedule keeps itself current — no manual re-entry, no chore of remembering when the next filter change is.

⏱ Import takes 60 seconds

The honest Centriq replacement — for free.

Upkept covers what Centriq users actually needed. CSV import for your appliance list, no subscription, Plausible-tracked onboarding, zero ads. Bring your data in 60 seconds.

Try Upkept free → Import from Centriq →

No credit card. No subscription. Or read the full Centriq-alternative overview at /centriq-alternative.