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Head-to-head · Facilities Management Software

Planon vs QFM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Planon #1 in Facilities Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Planon
QFM #8 in Facilities Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
  • The breadth may exceed the needs of smaller facilities teams
  • No free plan is available
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…

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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,…

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  1. PlanonFacilities Management Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. QFMFacilities Management Software 8.7Pricing on request

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.

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  • 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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