Head-to-head · Facilities Management Software
Planon vs ADOX AI CAFM
Planon leads on 0 checks, ADOX AI CAFM on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePlanon · 9.4/10
- Free trialonly ADOX AI CAFM
- Most featuresPlanon · 6 of 6
Planon scores higher on our rubric for facilities management software: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Planon is the better fit for large, integrated facilities portfolios. ADOX AI CAFM is the better fit for AI-enabled smart-building operations.
- Planon fits best
Large, integrated facilities portfolios
- ADOX AI CAFM fits best
AI-enabled smart-building operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Planon 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | ADOX AI CAFM 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Facilities Management Software | #5 in Facilities Management Software |
| Best for | Large, integrated facilities portfolios | AI-enabled smart-building operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 300+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Planon 6/6 · ADOX AI CAFM 5/6 | ||
| Work order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preventive maintenance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inspection checklists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Asset management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vendor management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Space management | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Mobile access | Ios_android | Ios_android |
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| Our verdict | Planon is integrated workplace management software for facility managers, real estate teams, service providers and higher-education organizations. It brings work orders, preventive and predictive maintenance, asset lifecycle records, space… Read the review → |
ADOX AI CAFM brings CAFM, CMMS, enterprise asset management, IWMS, smart-building operations, and AI into one platform. It is aimed at organizations managing facilities, assets, workplaces, and building systems across government,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Planon — where it wins
- Covers work orders, maintenance, assets, vendors, contracts, inspections and space
- Supports web, iOS, Android, REST API and self-hosted deployment options
- Connects with SAP, Outlook, CAD, BIM, building and IoT systems
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than a published license price
- Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller, single-site teams
- Deployment availability varies by solution across cloud and on-premise options
ADOX AI CAFM — where it wins
- Covers work orders, maintenance, assets, spaces, energy, ESG, and digital twins
- Connects with ERP, BMS, BAS, GIS, IoT, HR, and finance systems
- Offers web, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is custom across all listed plans
- Advanced capabilities are concentrated in higher-tier plans
- Its broad scope may exceed the needs of lightweight maintenance teams
- Planon9.4/10 · Pricing on request
A broad facilities platform for organizations coordinating complex property portfolios.
Visit PlanonFull verdict → - ADOX AI CAFM9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad CAFM suite for teams connecting maintenance, assets, spaces, energy, and smart buildings.
Visit ADOX AI CAFMFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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