Planon
Dutch IWMS covering real estate, workspace, maintenance and energy, headquartered in Nijmegen
Quick Overview
| Company | Planon International B.V. |
|---|---|
| Category | Facility Management (CAFM) Software |
| Headquarters | Nijmegen, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Not stated |
| Main Features | IWMS, real estate management, space and workplace services, asset and maintenance, energy and sustainability, lease accounting, campus solution, field services |
| Pricing | Not published |
| Best For | Large organisations with real estate and facility portfolios |
| Replaces | Archibus, IBM TRIRIGA, MRI CenterStone |
Detailed Review
Planon describes an IoT-enabled IWMS with four solution areas: Real Estate Management, Space and Workplace Services Management, Asset and Maintenance Management, and Energy and Sustainability Management. It also lists a campus solution for higher education, a lease accounting solution and a Planon for SAP integration.
The company says it is headquartered in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, with offices around the world. Its privacy statement names Planon International B.V. and Planon B.V. among the group companies, alongside entities in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and elsewhere, and non-European entities such as Planon Canada Inc.
Breadth
Planon is the closest to Archibus in scope: one platform for property, space, maintenance, energy and leases. Lease accounting covers FASB and IASB rules, and the SAP integration targets finance and procurement.
Group
The Planon Group page lists companies it acquired, such as control.IT and a majority stake in Ubigreen, which widens real estate and energy coverage.
Entity note
Contracting entity depends on the customer region. The group includes entities outside Europe, so European buyers should make sure the contract is with a European Planon entity.
Limitations to Consider
No prices or hosting region appear on the pages reviewed. The group includes non-European entities such as Planon Canada Inc., so the contracting party must be checked. Its breadth means implementation projects rather than quick starts; simpler teams may prefer FaultFixers.
Who Should Use Planon
Large corporates, universities and public bodies that need a single IWMS across real estate and facilities.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Wide IWMS scope
- Lease accounting and SAP integration
- Campus solution for universities
- Dutch headquarters
- Energy and sustainability module
Cons
- Prices not published
- Group includes non-European entities
- Implementation effort for a full IWMS
- Hosting region not stated
Alternatives to Planon
Other European facility management (cafm) software worth comparing before you decide:
Granlund Manager
Finland · Property lifecycle software with maintenance, capital planning and ESG modules
CAFM Systems (REDIX)
Austria · Viennese CAFM software for asset, facility and property management
SPARTACUS Facility Management
Germany · German CAFM system in development since 1996 with many FM processes
Facilitor
Netherlands · Dutch FMIS and service management software from Enschede
See all European facility management (cafm) software or compare them directly against Archibus on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The company states its headquarters is in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Its privacy statement lists group companies in Canada and Asia among others, so check which entity signs your contract.
Real estate, workspace services, asset and maintenance and energy management, plus lease accounting.