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Head-to-head · Work Order Management Software

Planon vs FMX

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Planon #4 in Work Order Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Planon
FMX #6 in Work Order Management Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FMX

Planon leads on 0 checks, FMX 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 scorePlanon · 8.6/10

Planon scores higher on our rubric for work order management software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Planon is the better fit for large facilities and workplace operations. FMX is the better fit for organizations wanting broad facility maintenance coverage.

  • Planon fits best

    Large facilities and workplace operations

  • FMX fits best

    Organizations wanting broad facility maintenance coverage

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Side by side

Feature Planon 8.6/10 Visit ↗ FMX 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #4 in Work Order Management Software #6 in Work Order Management Software
Best for Large facilities and workplace operations Organizations wanting broad facility maintenance coverage
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, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 7 integrations 10 integrations
Features Planon 0/4 · FMX 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
Specs
Priority levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Covers work requests, preventive maintenance, inspections, assets, and inventory
  • Native iOS and Android apps support field work and QR scanning
  • REST API, SSO, and integrations support broader operational workflows
Cons
  • Uses a contact-sales pricing model
  • Deployment availability varies by solution
  • Its broad scope may exceed smaller teams' needs
  • Pricing requires a personalized quote based on users, features, and workflows
  • A one-time implementation fee may apply
  • Broad coverage may be more than needed for narrowly focused teams
Our verdict

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…

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FMX is a computerized maintenance management system for facilities and maintenance teams. It brings work request submission, assignment, prioritization, and tracking together with recurring preventive maintenance, inspection checklists,…

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  1. PlanonWork Order Management Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. FMXWork Order Management Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • FMX — where it wins

    • Covers work requests, preventive maintenance, inspections, assets, and inventory
    • Native iOS and Android apps support field work and QR scanning
    • REST API, SSO, and integrations support broader operational workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a personalized quote based on users, features, and workflows
    • A one-time implementation fee may apply
    • Broad coverage may be more than needed for narrowly focused teams
  • Planon8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad work order and workplace platform for complex facility portfolios.

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  • FMX8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad facility maintenance coverage with mobile work orders, inventory, and integrations.

    Visit FMXFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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