Head-to-head · Integrated Workplace Management Systems
Planon vs AssetWorks IWMS
Planon leads on 0 checks, AssetWorks IWMS 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 scorePlanon · 8.9/10
- Most featuresAssetWorks IWMS · 5 of 5
Planon scores higher on our rubric for integrated workplace management systems: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Planon is the better fit for large teams needing broad, mature IWMS coverage. AssetWorks IWMS is the better fit for education organizations planning real estate and capital.
- Planon fits best
Large teams needing broad, mature IWMS coverage
- AssetWorks IWMS fits best
Education organizations planning real estate and capital
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Side by side
| Feature | Planon 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | AssetWorks IWMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Integrated Workplace Management Systems | #3 in Integrated Workplace Management Systems |
| Best for | Large teams needing broad, mature IWMS coverage | Education organizations planning real estate and capital |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001 |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Planon 1/5 · AssetWorks IWMS 5/5 | ||
| Space management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maintenance management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Lease management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Occupancy analytics | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Capital project tracking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
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| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Ios |
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | Planon is integrated workplace management software for facility managers, real estate teams, service providers and higher-education organizations. Its scope spans work-order dispatch and tracking, preventive and predictive maintenance,… Read the review → |
AssetWorks IWMS brings campus facilities and asset functions together, with AiM at its center for enterprise operations and maintenance. It is designed for higher-education facilities teams and also positioned for K–12 institutions… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Planon — where it wins
- Covers work orders, maintenance, assets, space and vendors in one platform
- Connects REST API with SAP, CAD/BIM and building systems
- Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment plus iOS and Android apps
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through sales rather than published plan rates
- Broad scope may exceed teams seeking a narrow IWMS tool
- Self-hosted availability varies by solution
AssetWorks IWMS — where it wins
- Connects maintenance, space, leases, capital projects, and energy management
- Mobile workflows support work orders, asset updates, and inspections
- Integrates with AutoCAD, Revit, and Google Maps
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales request rather than published plan prices
- No time-limited product trial is offered
- Positioned primarily for education facilities and asset teams
- Planon8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A broad IWMS for complex facility, property and workplace portfolios.
Visit PlanonFull verdict → - AssetWorks IWMS8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A campus-focused IWMS linking maintenance, space, leases, capital projects, and energy.
Visit AssetWorksFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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