Head-to-head · Facilities Management Software
Planon vs QFM
Planon leads on 0 checks, QFM 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
Planon scores higher on our rubric for facilities management software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Planon is the better fit for large, integrated facilities portfolios. QFM is the better fit for facilities teams needing strong mobile CAFM workflows.
- Planon fits best
Large, integrated facilities portfolios
- QFM fits best
Facilities teams needing strong mobile CAFM workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Planon 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | QFM 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Facilities Management Software | #8 in Facilities Management Software |
| Best for | Large, integrated facilities portfolios | Facilities teams needing strong mobile CAFM workflows |
| 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, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Planon 6/6 · QFM 6/6 | ||
| Work order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preventive maintenance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inspection checklists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Asset management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vendor management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Space management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| 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 → |
QFM is computer-aided facilities management software from Service Works Global for facilities and estates teams. It brings together help desk operations, reactive and planned maintenance, work-order assignment, asset lifecycle management,… 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
QFM — where it wins
- Covers help desk, work orders, maintenance, assets and inspections
- Mobile apps support field engineers, operatives and contractors
- Connects with BMS, CAD, Finance, HR, Sensors, Power BI and more
Where it doesn't
- Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
- The breadth may exceed the needs of smaller facilities teams
- No free plan is available
- Planon9.4/10 · Pricing on request
A broad facilities platform for organizations coordinating complex property portfolios.
Visit PlanonFull verdict → - QFM8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A broad CAFM suite with mobile workflows for complex facilities operations.
Visit QFMFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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