Head-to-head · Work Order Management Software
MaintainX vs Planon
MaintainX leads on 0 checks, Planon on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMaintainX · 8.9/10
- Free planonly MaintainX
MaintainX scores higher on our rubric for work order management software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
MaintainX is the better fit for growing teams wanting affordable mobile CMMS. Planon is the better fit for large facilities and workplace operations.
- MaintainX fits best
Growing teams wanting affordable mobile CMMS
- Planon fits best
Large facilities and workplace operations
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Side by side
| Feature | MaintainX 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Planon 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Work Order Management Software | #4 in Work Order Management Software |
| Best for | Growing teams wanting affordable mobile CMMS | Large facilities and workplace operations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $20/user/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Features MaintainX 0/4 · Planon 0/4 | ||
| Recurring work orders | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Asset tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workflow automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Priority levels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | MaintainX is a cloud-based computerized maintenance management system for maintenance managers, technicians, operators, and other frontline teams. It brings preventive and reactive maintenance, work orders, assets, procedures, parts… Read the review → |
Planon is integrated workplace management software for facility managers, real estate teams, service providers and higher-education organizations. It brings work order creation, assignment, dispatch and tracking together with preventive… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
MaintainX — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited work orders and procedures
- Native iOS and Android apps support offline work
- Preventive maintenance, inventory, APIs, and integrations span paid tiers
Where it doesn't
- Parts inventory starts with the Premium plan
- Advanced reporting and multi-site management require Enterprise
- The broadest capabilities sit in higher-priced paid tiers
Planon — where it wins
- Combines work orders, maintenance, assets, vendors, SLAs and inspections
- Supports web, iOS, Android, REST API and self-hosted deployment
- Connects with SAP, Outlook, CAD, BIM, IoT and building systems
Where it doesn't
- Uses a contact-sales pricing model
- Deployment availability varies by solution
- Its broad scope may exceed smaller teams' needs
- MaintainX8.9/10 · Free plan
Affordable mobile CMMS with strong work-order, maintenance, and inventory coverage.
Visit MaintainXFull verdict → - Planon8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A broad work order and workplace platform for complex facility portfolios.
Visit PlanonFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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