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Head-to-head · Building Management Software

Johnson Controls Metasys vs Carrier i-Vu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Johnson Controls Metasys #5 in Building Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Metasys
Carrier i-Vu #7 in Building Management Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Carrier i-Vu

Johnson Controls Metasys leads on 0 checks, Carrier i-Vu on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJohnson Controls Metasys · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresJohnson Controls Metasys · 6 of 6

Johnson Controls Metasys scores higher on our rubric for building management software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Johnson Controls Metasys is the better fit for enterprise building-system operations. Carrier i-Vu is the better fit for HVAC-centered enterprise building operations.

  • Johnson Controls Metasys fits best

    Enterprise building-system operations

  • Carrier i-Vu fits best

    HVAC-centered enterprise building operations

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Side by side

Feature Johnson Controls Metasys 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Carrier i-Vu 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #5 in Building Management Software #7 in Building Management Software
Best for Enterprise building-system operations HVAC-centered enterprise building operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 8 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Johnson Controls Metasys 6/6 · Carrier i-Vu 5/6
HVAC control ✓ ✓
Lighting control ✓ ✓
Alarm management ✓ ✓
Environmental monitoring ✓ ✓
Access integration ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Integrates HVAC, lighting, security, fire and access systems
  • Supports alarms, analytics, energy reporting and fault detection
  • Connects third-party equipment through multiple building protocols
  • Centralized HVAC control with schedules, trends, alarms, and reports
  • Open BACnet plus integrations for lighting, meters, security, and systems
  • TLS 1.3, BACnet Secure Connect, and scheduled backup capabilities
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Johnson Controls
  • Platform coverage is listed for web access
  • Its broad scope may exceed smaller facility needs
  • Commercial pricing requires contact with an authorized integrator
  • The broad feature set may exceed basic HVAC-only requirements
  • Mobile access is browser-based rather than a dedicated verified app
Our verdict

Johnson Controls Metasys is a building automation system for facility operators managing commercial buildings, campuses and complex facilities. Its browser-based interface brings HVAC, lighting, security, fire protection and building…

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Carrier i-Vu is a web-based building automation platform for facility managers, building owners, and HVAC professionals. Its core focus is centralized monitoring and control of HVAC equipment, including schedules, setpoints, trends,…

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  1. Johnson Controls MetasysBuilding Management Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Carrier i-VuBuilding Management Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Johnson Controls Metasys — where it wins

    • Integrates HVAC, lighting, security, fire and access systems
    • Supports alarms, analytics, energy reporting and fault detection
    • Connects third-party equipment through multiple building protocols

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Johnson Controls
    • Platform coverage is listed for web access
    • Its broad scope may exceed smaller facility needs

  • Carrier i-Vu — where it wins

    • Centralized HVAC control with schedules, trends, alarms, and reports
    • Open BACnet plus integrations for lighting, meters, security, and systems
    • TLS 1.3, BACnet Secure Connect, and scheduled backup capabilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial pricing requires contact with an authorized integrator
    • The broad feature set may exceed basic HVAC-only requirements
    • Mobile access is browser-based rather than a dedicated verified app
  • Johnson Controls Metasys9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad building-operations platform for enterprise facilities with contact-sales pricing.

    Visit MetasysFull verdict →
  • Carrier i-Vu8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad, HVAC-centered building platform for enterprise facility operations.

    Visit Carrier i-VuFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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