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Head-to-head · Integrated Workplace Management Systems

Planon vs SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Planon #1 in Integrated Workplace Management Systems 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Planon
SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText #8 in Integrated Workplace Management Systems 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenText

Planon leads on 0 checks, SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText 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 · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresPlanon · 1 of 5

Planon scores higher on our rubric for integrated workplace management systems: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Planon is the better fit for large teams needing broad, mature IWMS coverage. SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText is the better fit for enterprises needing document workflows alongside SAP.

  • Planon fits best

    Large teams needing broad, mature IWMS coverage

  • SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText fits best

    Enterprises needing document workflows alongside SAP

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Side by side

Feature Planon 8.9/10 Visit ↗ SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #1 in Integrated Workplace Management Systems #8 in Integrated Workplace Management Systems
Best for Large teams needing broad, mature IWMS coverage Enterprises needing document workflows alongside SAP
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features Planon 1/5 · SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText 0/5
Space management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Maintenance management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Lease management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Occupancy analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Capital project tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers work orders, maintenance, assets, space and vendors in one platform
  • Connects REST API with SAP, CAD/BIM and building systems
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment plus iOS and Android apps
  • Document and records controls with version history, access rules, and audit trails.
  • Integrates SAP, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Guidewire, and SuccessFactors.
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with capture, archiving, and workflow tools.
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through sales rather than published plan rates
  • Broad scope may exceed teams seeking a narrow IWMS tool
  • Self-hosted availability varies by solution
  • Pricing is contact-sales, so plan costs are not shown upfront.
  • Support channel listed is documentation rather than a broader service mix.
  • Does not cover core IWMS functions such as space or maintenance management.
Our verdict

Planon is integrated workplace management software for facility managers, real estate teams, service providers and higher-education organizations. Its scope spans work-order dispatch and tracking, preventive and predictive maintenance,…

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SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText manages documents, records, emails, and related content within business processes. It is designed for enterprise organizations that need controlled information retrieval,…

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  1. PlanonIntegrated Workplace Management Systems 8.9Pricing on request
  2. SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenTextIntegrated Workplace Management Systems 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Planon — where it wins

    • Covers work orders, maintenance, assets, space and vendors in one platform
    • Connects REST API with SAP, CAD/BIM and building systems
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment plus iOS and Android apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through sales rather than published plan rates
    • Broad scope may exceed teams seeking a narrow IWMS tool
    • Self-hosted availability varies by solution

  • SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText — where it wins

    • Document and records controls with version history, access rules, and audit trails.
    • Integrates SAP, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Guidewire, and SuccessFactors.
    • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with capture, archiving, and workflow tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is contact-sales, so plan costs are not shown upfront.
    • Support channel listed is documentation rather than a broader service mix.
    • Does not cover core IWMS functions such as space or maintenance management.
  • Planon8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad IWMS for complex facility, property and workplace portfolios.

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  • SAP Extended Enterprise Content Management by OpenText7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Enterprise document, records, and workflow management for SAP-centered organizations.

    Visit OpenTextFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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