Planon vs OpenBlue Workplace

Planon8.9Visit OpenBlue Workplace7.9Visit

Higher score Planon #1 in IWMS Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Planon

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

• Planon fits best

  Large organizations with broad IWMS needs

• OpenBlue Workplace fits best

  Teams centered on workplace utilization and operations

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Side by side

Feature	Planon 8.9/10 Visit ↗	OpenBlue Workplace 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	7.9
Ranking	#1 in IWMS Software	#7 in IWMS Software
Best for	Large organizations with broad IWMS needs	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, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Planon 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 work orders, maintenance, assets, space and vendor management Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment with mobile field updates Connects with SAP, Outlook, CAD, BIM and building systems	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 requires contacting sales Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow facilities tool Deployment availability varies by solution	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	Planon brings facilities, workplace and real estate processes into one integrated workplace management system. It is aimed at facility managers, real estate teams, service providers and higher-education organizations with complex… 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

• Planon — where it wins

  • Combines work orders, maintenance, assets, space and vendor management
  • Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment with mobile field updates
  • Connects with SAP, Outlook, CAD, BIM and building systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its breadth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow facilities tool
  • Deployment availability varies by solution

• 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

• Planon8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad IWMS for organizations managing complex facilities and property portfolios.

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

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

  Explore OpenBlueFull verdict →