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Brightly vs eSPACE
Learn how eSPACE and Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions) compare on features, price and what customers have to say.
eSPACE Event Scheduler Software offers a comprehensive solution for efficient event management and facility utilization. It allows users to easily manage spaces, resources, and services needed for events, along with the flexibility of both public and private calendars.
Brightly, formerly Dude Solutions, focuses on helping organizations manage assets and operations with data-driven insights. Their tools are built for industries needing predictive maintenance and long-term facility planning. While they offer event scheduling, their focus leans more toward asset optimization.
Work Order Management Video
Key Capabilities of eSPACE Work Order and CMMS
Easily create, assign, and track work orders to ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time.
- Work Orders & Assignments
- Vendor Portal
- Text or Email Work Orders
- Operation Cost Tracker
- Equipment Tracker
What makes eSPACE a great Brightly alternative
More affordable
What Brightly offers:
Brightly is designed for a broad range of industries and comes at a higher price point. Unlike eSPACE, Brightly does not offer a standard subscription-based pricing model; instead, each organization must go through an evaluation process to determine cost.
What sets eSPACE apart:
Unlimited Users no matter what tier you choose! Tiers starting as low as $60/month
More Robust
What Brightly offers:
Brightly provides a powerful CMMS designed for large-scale asset management across multiple industries. It offers advanced reporting, predictive maintenance, and a broad set of tools to optimize facility operations. However, its complexity and cost can be overwhelming for organizations that primarily need a streamlined work order and event scheduling solution.
What sets eSPACE apart:
Event Management, Work Order & Asset Management, Facility Systems Integration, Life Cycle Calculator, Interactive Floor Plan.
More Integrations
What Brightly offers:
Brightly offers integrations through custom APIs, pre-built connectors, and ERP/finance system integrations. Their implementation process requires evaluation, planning, and support to ensure a smooth setup. While versatile across industries, their approach can be complex and costly for churches seeking straightforward facility management.
What sets eSPACE apart:
- HVAC Automation (Pelican, Entouch thermostats, BACnet, JACE)
- Door Access Control (Brivo, Infinias, S2)
- Digital Signage (custom URL for displays)
- ChMS Integrations (ACS, Ministry Platform, Churchteams, Touchpoint, Shelby, Rock, Fellowship One, Planning Center, Elexio, Breeze)
Features Comparison
eSPACE Features | Brightly Features |
|---|---|
Event Scheduler:
| Event Manager
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Work Order & Asset Management:
| Brightly Asset Essentials:
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Facility System Integration:
| N/A:
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Life Cycle Calculator:
| Asset Lifecycle Tracking:
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Billing & Invoicing
| Invoice Management in Event Manager
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Total cost of ownership
Plans starting at just $60/mo. – great value with 100 Spaces
While pricing starts at approximately $45/month, costs vary significantly depending on features and organization size. Additionally, Brightly requires a contractual commitment, meaning organizations must sign agreements for service access, unlike eSPACE’s flexible, contract-free plans.
Work Order Management that is affordable
Basic
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1 Location
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100 Equipment & Spaces
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Unlimited Users
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50 Work Orders per month
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1 Floor Plan
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1 Custom Layers
Premium
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Up to 3 Locations
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200 Equipment & Spaces
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Unlimited Users
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200 Work Orders per month
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15 Floor Plans
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75 Custom Layers
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Operational Cost Tracker
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Inventory Management
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Life Cycle Calculator
Ultimate
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Up to 5 Locations
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400 Equipment & Spaces
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Unlimited Users
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300 Work Orders per month
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Unlimited Floor Plans
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Unlimited Custom Layers
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Operational Cost Tracker
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Inventory Management
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Asset Pro
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Vehicle Pro
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Life Cycle Calculator
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Space Configuration Builder
Enterprise
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6+ Locations
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400+ Equipment & Spaces
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Unlimited Users
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300+ Work Orders per month
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Unlimited Floor Plans
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Unlimited Custom Layers
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Operational Cost Tracker
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Inventory Management
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Asset Pro
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Vehicle Pro
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Life Cycle Calculator
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Space Configuration Builder
What are Customers Saying about eSPACE?
Their eSPACE CMMS and event scheduling software is the best way to keep your church facilities current, healthy, and a priority.
We’ve been really happy using eSPACE and are excited for the new floor plans. Thanks for the great product!
We are new eSPACE users and are very please with the functionality of your product and your customer service.
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