Head-to-head · Equipment Maintenance Software
FMX vs MPulse
FMX leads on 0 checks, MPulse on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFMX · 8.5/10
- Most featuresMPulse · 3 of 6
FMX scores higher on our rubric for equipment maintenance software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
FMX is the better fit for facilities teams needing maps and integrations. MPulse is the better fit for established teams seeking predictable annual pricing.
- FMX fits best
Facilities teams needing maps and integrations
- MPulse fits best
Established teams seeking predictable annual pricing
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Side by side
| Feature | FMX 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | MPulse 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #5 in Equipment Maintenance Software | #7 in Equipment Maintenance Software |
| Best for | Facilities teams needing maps and integrations | Established teams seeking predictable annual pricing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $29/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Features FMX 1/6 · MPulse 3/6 | ||
| Preventive maintenance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Work order management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Asset tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Maintenance inventory | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Inspection checklists | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Our verdict | FMX is a computerized maintenance management system for facilities and maintenance teams. It handles work requests, assignments, prioritization, corrective and preventive maintenance, inspections, compliance records, asset and equipment… Read the review → |
MPulse is a cloud computerized maintenance management system for facility managers, building engineers, and maintenance teams. Its current flagship, MPACT, supports single buildings, campuses, and multi-site operations with work requests,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FMX — where it wins
- Interactive maps and floor plans locate assets across facilities.
- Native iOS and Android apps support QR-enabled work orders.
- REST API, SSO, provisioning, ERP, and sensor integrations connect systems.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing uses a personalized quote instead of self-service plan rates.
- A one-time implementation fee may apply.
- There is no free plan for ongoing use.
MPulse — where it wins
- Covers work orders, PM, assets, requests, checklists, parts, and reporting
- REST API connects ERP, sensors, and smart-building systems
- Offline technician mobile app plus adaptive web access
Where it doesn't
- Professional pricing uses annual billing and a three-user minimum
- Advanced rises to $79 per user per month, billed annually
- Platform coverage is less broad than some competing maintenance suites
- FMX8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad CMMS with maps, mobile work orders, and integrations for facilities teams.
Visit FMXFull verdict → - MPulse8.3/10 · Paid
A mature cloud CMMS with clear annual tiers and broad maintenance workflows.
Visit MPulseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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