{ "version": "2026-08-28", "scope": "Ten existing catalogue products. Vendor documentation review, not hands-on performance testing or a market-wide ranking. Availability, hosting region, connector scope and plan entitlement must be confirmed in writing.", "products": [ { "slug": "ibm-maximo", "name": "IBM Maximo", "hosting": "SaaS or client-managed", "self_managed": true, "integration": "Maximo integration framework; REST/JSON APIs and ERP master-data synchronization.", "ai": "Asset-condition analytics and image/video inspection across suite applications.", "ai_group": "analytics", "demo": "Use one asset with a known defect. Show the source observation, resulting work order and the separately licensed applications involved.", "sources": [ [ "Product and deployment", "https://www.ibm.com/products/maximo" ], [ "Integration framework", "https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/masv-and-l/maximo-manage/cd?topic=applications-integration-framework-overview" ] ] }, { "slug": "fiix", "name": "Fiix", "hosting": "Cloud", "self_managed": false, "integration": "Integration Hub connects ERP and OT systems; open API and partner connectors.", "ai": "Foresight work-order insights, asset insights and parts forecasting.", "ai_group": "analytics", "demo": "Supply a parts history containing a stockout and a duplicated work order. Ask which Foresight output detects each and which plan includes it.", "sources": [ [ "Cloud hosting", "https://fiixsoftware.com/cmms/cloud-maintenance-software/" ], [ "Integration Hub", "https://fiixsoftware.com/cmms/integrations/" ], [ "Product feature list (2025)", "https://fiixsoftware.com/downloads/Fiix-cmms-and-arp-feature-list.pdf" ] ] }, { "slug": "limble", "name": "Limble", "hosting": "Cloud (AWS)", "self_managed": false, "integration": "Catalogue lists SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, Dynamics 365, Augury and AVEVA integrations.", "ai": "PM Builder extracts maintenance schedules from manuals; Asset Snap reads nameplates; duplicate-request detection.", "ai_group": "assistant", "demo": "Give PM Builder a manual containing both calendar and operating-hour intervals. Check every generated interval against its source page before approval.", "sources": [ [ "Hosting documentation", "https://help.limblecmms.com/en/articles/3082097-is-your-cmms-solution-cloud-based-or-on-premise" ], [ "Integration catalogue", "https://limble.com/integrations" ], [ "Practical AI", "https://limble.com/solutions/practical-ai" ] ] }, { "slug": "maintainx", "name": "MaintainX", "hosting": "Cloud", "self_managed": false, "integration": "API, middleware and integration services; listed connections include NetSuite, Dynamics 365, Samsara and MachineMetrics.", "ai": "Assist searches manuals and helps create work tasks; anomaly detection and task-time estimates are separate features.", "ai_group": "assistant", "demo": "Ask a manual-specific question with a known answer and one the manual cannot answer. Check source traceability, abstention and required human approval.", "sources": [ [ "Hosting documentation", "https://help.getmaintainx.com/mobile-vs-web-overview" ], [ "Integrations", "https://www.getmaintainx.com/integrations" ], [ "AI documentation", "https://help.getmaintainx.com/ai-basics" ] ] }, { "slug": "upkeep", "name": "UpKeep", "hosting": "Cloud SaaS", "self_managed": false, "integration": "Open API, Zapier and connectors to business systems; sensor workflows through the broader platform.", "ai": "Nova structures technician notes, drafts PM checklists and performs scheduled data audits.", "ai_group": "assistant", "demo": "Use a technician role to request a restricted asset record and draft a work order. Verify permissions, review controls and an audit trail.", "sources": [ [ "CMMS and hosting", "https://upkeep.com/product/cmms-software/" ], [ "Nova capabilities", "https://upkeep.com/product/nova/" ] ] }, { "slug": "emaint", "name": "eMaint", "hosting": "Cloud SaaS", "self_managed": false, "integration": "REST API, Connect2Assets, SAP/Oracle connections and Fluke sensor or SCADA-triggered work orders.", "ai": "Specific native AI feature not established by the sources reviewed here. A sensor threshold triggering work is not itself evidence of AI.", "ai_group": "unverified", "demo": "Trigger a known sensor threshold, then send it again. Verify one actionable work order, asset identity and ERP cost-centre mapping.", "sources": [ [ "SaaS description", "https://www.emaint.com/resources/white-papers/what-you-need-know-about-web-based-maintenance-management" ], [ "Integration documentation", "https://www.emaint.com/emaint-integrations" ] ] }, { "slug": "brightly-assetessentials", "name": "Brightly Asset Essentials", "hosting": "Cloud", "self_managed": false, "integration": "Published API; Connector Tool and Smart Assets are documented as add-on purchase features.", "ai": "Enterprise documentation lists Maintenance Copilot, work-order summarization and duplicate-work-order detection.", "ai_group": "assistant", "demo": "Present two differently worded requests for the same asset fault. Check duplicate detection and obtain the Enterprise/add-on entitlement in writing.", "sources": [ [ "Product documentation and entitlements", "https://help.brightlysoftware.com/Content/Documentation/Maintenance/Asset%20Essentials/Asset%20Essentials.htm" ], [ "Integration and API information", "https://www.brightlysoftware.com/en-au/products/integrations" ] ] }, { "slug": "llumin", "name": "LLumin CMMS+", "hosting": "Cloud", "self_managed": false, "integration": "Vendor lists SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, OPC UA, MQTT and an edge gateway option.", "ai": "Vendor describes machine-learning predictive maintenance alongside sensor-driven monitoring; model performance is not evaluated here.", "ai_group": "analytics", "demo": "Replay the same machine event during a network interruption and after reconnecting. Check event buffering, timestamps and duplicate suppression.", "sources": [ [ "Product feature overview", "https://llumin.com/llumins-cmms-features-for-all-of-your-maintenance-needs-llu/" ], [ "Integration architecture", "https://llumin.com/blog/cmms-integration-streamline-in-90-days/" ] ] }, { "slug": "mpulse", "name": "MPulse", "hosting": "Cloud-hosted or local install", "self_managed": true, "integration": "DataLink Integration Adapter connects production and enterprise data, including PLC/SCADA and ERP systems.", "ai": "Specific native AI feature not established by the sources reviewed here. Condition-based rules and AI models are different capabilities.", "ai_group": "unverified", "demo": "Run a meter-based PM and a calendar PM on the same asset. Demonstrate local operation and list any services that still need internet access.", "sources": [ [ "Purchase and deployment options", "https://mpulsesoftware.com/software/purchase-deployment/" ], [ "Manufacturing integrations", "https://mpulsesoftware.com/about-us/industries/manufacturing-maintenance-software/" ] ] }, { "slug": "maintenance-connection", "name": "Maintenance Connection", "hosting": "SaaS or on-premises", "self_managed": true, "integration": "Integration hub and open API connect ERP, SCADA, ArcGIS, document and other enterprise systems.", "ai": "The reviewed product page describes an AI-ready data foundation, not a specific native AI feature demonstrated in this review.", "ai_group": "unverified", "demo": "Export one asset with attachments, history and part transactions. Restore the relationships in a test system and inspect the migration effort.", "sources": [ [ "Product, integration and deployment options", "https://www.accruent.com/products/maintenance-connection" ] ] } ], "requirements": [ { "id": "hosting", "requirement": "Hosting and exit", "test": "Name hosting region, subcontractors, backup owner and recovery objectives. Export assets, work orders, attachments and IDs.", "acceptance": "Written hosting terms; a usable linked export; restoration demonstrated." }, { "id": "integration", "requirement": "ERP and OT integration", "test": "Create, update and replay one event in both systems. Disconnect the link and reconnect. Include units and timezone.", "acceptance": "Correct mappings, retries and audit trail; no lost or duplicated transactions." }, { "id": "offline", "requirement": "Offline field work", "test": "Load an assigned work order, disconnect the device, add readings and a photo, then reconnect after another user edits it.", "acceptance": "Documented offline scope and conflict handling; no silent overwrite." }, { "id": "pm", "requirement": "Preventive maintenance", "test": "Schedule one calendar PM and one runtime PM. Record a missed interval and a deferred task.", "acceptance": "Correct next due date and meter units; visible exception and approval history." }, { "id": "ai", "requirement": "AI output review", "test": "Use a manual with known answers and an unanswerable question. Check numerical units, citations and approval before writing data.", "acceptance": "Traceable sources; errors identified; human approval; permissions enforced." }, { "id": "parts", "requirement": "Parts and costs", "test": "Reserve, issue and return a part against a work order. Post labour and cost to the ERP.", "acceptance": "Inventory balance reconciles; cost codes and currency match; no double posting." }, { "id": "access", "requirement": "Access and audit", "test": "Try technician, contractor and administrator accounts on the same restricted asset and closed work order.", "acceptance": "Least-privilege access and attributable changes; exportable audit records." }, { "id": "commercial", "requirement": "Total quoted scope", "test": "Request the same user count, sites, connectors, storage, support, implementation and AI modules from each supplier.", "acceptance": "Itemized recurring and one-time charges; documented limits, renewal and exit terms." } ] }