The "Zombie Software" Risk: MP2 (originally Datastream) is legendary, but it is end-of-life. Running your plant on a Windows 2008 server is a massive security and reliability risk.
The Mobile Gap: The biggest limitation of MP2 is that it chains technicians to a desktop computer. Modern maintenance happens on a tablet at the machine.
The Top 5: We review Fabrico, Infor EAM, eMaint, and others to help you migrate from legacy on-premise software to the modern cloud.
For two decades, MP2 was the gold standard of maintenance software.
It was robust, detailed, and reliable. Many Maintenance Managers ("Mike") built their careers on it.
But in 2025, sticking with MP2 is dangerous.
It is "Abandonware." Support is minimal or non-existent. It often requires outdated servers to run.
Most importantly, it lacks the connectivity that modern manufacturing demands:
It has no native Mobile App.
It cannot connect to PLCs for real-time OEE.
It isolates your data in a server closet, disconnected from the cloud.
If you are ready to stop babying an old server and start optimizing your maintenance, here are the 5 Best MP2 Alternatives for 2025.
Best For: Manufacturers who want to keep the reliability logic of MP2 but gain Mobile and OEE superpowers.
Fabrico is the natural evolution for MP2 users. We respect the data depth that MP2 offered, but we deliver it in a cloud-native platform that technicians actually enjoy using.
Safe Data Migration: We understand you have 20 years of asset history. Fabrico’s implementation team specializes in exporting MP2 databases, cleaning the data, and importing it into a modern hierarchy. You don't lose your history.
Mobile-First: MP2 forced you to print work orders. Fabrico puts the work order in the technician's pocket. They scan a QR code, take a photo, and close the job at the machine.
Native OEE: MP2 tracked maintenance; Fabrico tracks manufacturing. We connect to your machine controllers to track speed and quality losses in real-time, triggering work orders automatically.
No IT Headaches: Fabrico is SaaS (Software as a Service). You don't need to manage servers, backups, or VPNs. We handle the security.
The Verdict: If you want to move from "1990s Desktop" to "2025 Mobile" without losing your engineering rigor, Fabrico is the choice.
Best For: The "Official" Upgrade Path.
Infor acquired Datastream (the makers of MP2) years ago. Infor EAM (now HxGN EAM) is the official migration path.
Pros: It is extremely powerful. It has every feature MP2 had, plus thousands more. It is designed for massive enterprises with complex supply chains.
Cons: It is expensive and heavy. Moving from MP2 to Infor EAM is not a simple upgrade; it is a massive reimplementation project. It often feels "over-engineered" for mid-sized manufacturing plants.
The Difference: Infor is for the Global Enterprise; Fabrico is for the Agile Factory.
Best For: Condition Monitoring enthusiasts.
eMaint has been a popular cloud alternative to MP2 for over a decade.
Pros: Strong sensor integration (Fluke). If you used MP2 for calendar-based PMs and want to switch to condition-based monitoring (vibration/temperature), eMaint handles that data well.
Cons: The user interface is starting to show its age. While newer than MP2, it is not as sleek or intuitive as modern apps like Fabrico or Limble.
The Difference: A solid legacy cloud option, but less focused on production OEE than Fabrico.
Best For: Rockwell hardware users.
Fiix offers a modern cloud experience with strong enterprise backing.
Pros: Good AI reporting features ("Asset Risk Predictor"). It offers a significant upgrade in reporting capabilities compared to MP2’s static Crystal Reports.
Cons: The pricing model can get expensive as you add users and advanced features. It requires a solid internet connection to function well (less offline capability than some peers).
The Difference: A strong modern choice, particularly if you are already in the Rockwell ecosystem.
Best For: Teams who just want simplicity.
If your main complaint about MP2 is "It's too complicated," Limble is the antidote.
Pros: The easiest interface on the market. It strips away the complexity of MP2 and focuses purely on Work Order flow. Technicians pick it up instantly.
Cons: It might feel "too light" for power users of MP2 who rely on deep nested asset hierarchies and complex inventory costing methods. It lacks the native OEE layer.
The Difference: Limble simplifies the workflow; Fabrico modernizes the workflow while keeping the data depth.
| Feature | Fabrico | MP2 (Legacy) | Infor EAM | Fiix | Limble |
| Platform | Cloud (SaaS) | On-Premise | Cloud/Hybrid | Cloud | Cloud |
| Mobile App | ✅ Native | ❌ None | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Excellent |
| OEE Integration | ✅ Native | ❌ No | ❌ Custom | ⚠️ Add-on | ❌ No |
| Updates | Automatic | ❌ None | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| IT Burden | Zero | High (Servers) | Medium | Zero | Zero |
Holding onto MP2 is a risk. One server crash, one corrupted database, or one OS update could wipe out your maintenance history.
Choose Infor if you want to stay in the same corporate family and have a large budget.
Choose Limble if you want to simplify everything.
Choose Fabrico if you want to Modernize. If you want to keep your rich asset history but unlock the power of Mobile, OEE, and Digital Safety, Fabrico is the upgrade you have been waiting for.
Retire the server.
[Book a Demo with Fabrico] and let us show you how we migrate MP2 data to the cloud.
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