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Head-to-head · Work Order Management Software

Planon vs Maintenance Connection

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Planon #4 in Work Order Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Planon
Maintenance Connection #8 in Work Order Management Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

Planon leads on 0 checks, Maintenance Connection on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePlanon · 8.6/10
  • Most featuresMaintenance Connection · 4 of 4

Planon scores higher on our rubric for work order management software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Planon is the better fit for large facilities and workplace operations. Maintenance Connection is the better fit for enterprise facilities teams needing deployment flexibility.

  • Planon fits best

    Large facilities and workplace operations

  • Maintenance Connection fits best

    Enterprise facilities teams needing deployment flexibility

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Side by side

Feature Planon 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Maintenance Connection 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #4 in Work Order Management Software #8 in Work Order Management Software
Best for Large facilities and workplace operations Enterprise facilities teams needing deployment flexibility
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $110/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Planon 0/4 · Maintenance Connection 4/4
Recurring work orders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Asset tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Workflow automation Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Priority levels Not checked yet Custom
Deployment Not checked yet Hybrid
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 orders, preventive maintenance, assets, inspections and inventory
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, API and self-hosted deployment
  • Connects with major ERP and enterprise systems through integrations and an API
Cons
  • Uses a contact-sales pricing model
  • Deployment availability varies by solution
  • Its broad scope may exceed smaller teams' needs
  • Professional starts at $110 per user per month
  • Mobile capabilities require a separate paid add-on
  • Professional requires three users and a one-year minimum contract
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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Maintenance Connection is a computerized maintenance management system for maintenance, facilities and operations teams. It brings together work order creation, assignment and tracking; preventive maintenance based on time, usage or…

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  1. PlanonWork Order Management Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. Maintenance ConnectionWork Order Management Software 8.2Paid

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

  • Maintenance Connection — where it wins

    • Covers work orders, preventive maintenance, assets, inspections and inventory
    • Supports web, desktop, mobile, API and self-hosted deployment
    • Connects with major ERP and enterprise systems through integrations and an API

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional starts at $110 per user per month
    • Mobile capabilities require a separate paid add-on
    • Professional requires three users and a one-year minimum contract
  • Planon8.6/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Maintenance Connection8.2/10 · Paid

    A broad CMMS for enterprise facilities teams that need flexible deployment and integrations.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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