MRI Evolution vs OpenBlue Workplace

MEMRI Evolution8.5Visit OpenBlue Workplace7.9Visit

Higher score ME MRI Evolution #5 in IWMS Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit MRI Software

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OpenBlue Workplace #7 in IWMS Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Explore OpenBlue

• MRI Evolution fits best

  Large facilities teams focused on assets and compliance

• OpenBlue Workplace fits best

  Teams centered on workplace utilization and operations

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Side by side

Feature	MEMRI Evolution 8.5/10 Visit ↗	OpenBlue Workplace 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.9
Ranking	#5 in IWMS Software	#7 in IWMS Software
Best for	Large facilities teams focused on assets and compliance	Teams centered on workplace utilization and 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, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MRI Evolution 2/5 · OpenBlue Workplace 2/5
Space management	✓	✓
Lease management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maintenance management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Asset management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Cloud
Our review
Pros	Combines asset records, preventive maintenance, and work order management. Supports inspections, permits, certificates, and vendor and contract management. Evolution GO supports field tasks and offline work, with BIM-based 3D navigation.	Combines workplace and facility operations management in one cloud offering Tracks space utilization and connected-building data for operational visibility Supports building-service workflows and occupant experience initiatives
Cons	Pricing is contact-sales, so buyers cannot compare published plan prices. The described platform is web-based, with field work handled through mobile apps. Space planning detail is limited, making it less suited to space-led IWMS needs.	Pricing uses a contact-sales process instead of published self-service tiers Web-only access limits platform choice for teams needing other clients Narrower workplace focus may not cover every broader IWMS priority
Our verdict	MRI Evolution brings facility, asset, contract, vendor, and maintenance information together for facilities teams, property owners, occupiers, and service providers. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations managing… Read the review →	OpenBlue Workplace is Johnson Controls’ digital workplace and facility-management offering for mid-market and enterprise organizations. It brings together workplace operations, facility coordination, space utilization, building-service… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MRI Evolution — where it wins

  • Combines asset records, preventive maintenance, and work order management.
  • Supports inspections, permits, certificates, and vendor and contract management.
  • Evolution GO supports field tasks and offline work, with BIM-based 3D navigation.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is contact-sales, so buyers cannot compare published plan prices.
  • The described platform is web-based, with field work handled through mobile apps.
  • Space planning detail is limited, making it less suited to space-led IWMS needs.

• OpenBlue Workplace — where it wins

  • Combines workplace and facility operations management in one cloud offering
  • Tracks space utilization and connected-building data for operational visibility
  • Supports building-service workflows and occupant experience initiatives

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing uses a contact-sales process instead of published self-service tiers
  • Web-only access limits platform choice for teams needing other clients
  • Narrower workplace focus may not cover every broader IWMS priority

• MEMRI Evolution8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad facilities platform for teams managing assets, work orders, compliance, and vendors.

  Visit MRI SoftwareFull verdict →
• OpenBlue Workplace7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud IWMS focused on workplace utilization, facility workflows, and connected-building visibility.

  Explore OpenBlueFull verdict →