IBM Maximo Application Suite vs. MaintainX

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Maximo Application Suite
Score 8.4 out of 10
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IBM Maximo Application Suite is an enterprise asset management (EAM) platform.N/A
MaintainX
Score 8.9 out of 10
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MaintainX helps users track reactive maintenance, preventive maintenance, and control the daily operations of businesses such as safety inspections, quality inspections, and operating checklists with a digital audit trail.
$25
per month per user
Pricing
IBM Maximo Application SuiteMaintainX
Editions & Modules
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Essential
$25
per month per user
Premium
$75
per month per user
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Maximo Application SuiteMaintainX
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsDiscount available for annual commitment.
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Small Businesses

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Medium-sized Companies
IFS Applications
IFS Applications
Score 8.0 out of 10

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Enterprises
IFS Applications
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User Ratings
IBM Maximo Application SuiteMaintainX
Likelihood to Recommend
7.7
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9.1
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Likelihood to Renew
8.0
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Usability
7.9
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9.1
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Support Rating
7.2
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Implementation Rating
7.3
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User Testimonials
IBM Maximo Application SuiteMaintainX
Likelihood to Recommend
I would recommend Maximo to organizations with the patience and budget for long-term returns. It is not an easy platform to learn at first, but if you invest the time, it pays you back tenfold. It is not for people looking for a simple solution; this is a tool built for serious asset management.
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Creating work orders and procedures is a great way to insure our assets are being inspected as they are needed. Our organization sets up inspections by locations and the number of assets they have. Tying the inspection report and invoice to each asset. However, It was a bit challenging to create work orders/procedures for all assets rather than by location. The original process we set up in the implementation process just didn't work. but with the help of Sergio we were able to come up with a solution that works. It's a bit cumbersome but nevertheless it works.
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Pros
  • Extensive asset tracking and management. IBM Maximo is extremely capable of handling all sorts of assets so you can track every detail and part of the lifecycle of an asset inside an organization.
  • Highly customizable. If the broad array of possibilities inside IBM Maximo still isn't suited for your specific application, it is possible to customize it to a very high degree so it can fit the needs of your organization.
  • Preventive maintenance and services. With IBM Maximo, it is possible to schedule all sorts of preventive maintenance for your equipment, maximizing the uptime of your systems and machinery and minimizing unforeseen events.
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  • Captures and retains vital information on work carried out on our equipment.
  • provides suite of reporting tools to satisfy multitude of legislative and H+S requirements.
  • allows us to input photographs and even videos on tasks completed.
  • Provides functionality to create and follow specific procedures.
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Cons
  • IBM Control Desk support is not the best, and if it is present, its assistance is minimal.
  • The importance of documentation is something that IBM Control Desk has also slightly ignored, and it facilitates learning.
  • Conservative in integrating with some other extensions or software.
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  • Missing some functions, but the team is always on top of innovation so if I don't see it today, it may be there tomorrow.
  • Wish there was a simpler way for operators to complete inspections rather than having to create work requests.
  • Pricing is confusing and the way that they have their billing set up is strange.
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Likelihood to Renew
IBM MAS is the leader in the EAM space. They continue to evolve with the newest technology to stay on the forefront of cutting edge asset management. Their continued international growth and market share demonstrate the effectiveness of the product, its ease of use, and the return on investment of new functionalities.
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Usability
The IBM Maximo Application Suite is well known for inventory management solutions. This solution is in use by many corporations but mostly I have seen its use in Ports, defense and aerospace industries. Some of the benefits are 1. asset tracking is amazing 2. Maintenance cost is less 3. Reduced inspection costs 4. Less downtime 5. It allows customization 6 Simplify data management 7. Highly adaptable
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From the initial trial period to now using the system in full, the system was easy to navigate from the very start. The teaching videos within the system are excellent and really help with how to use the system effectively
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Performance
Depends on DB tuning, Query builds etc
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Support Rating
I have regularly contacted IBM Support to report issues and raise requests for issues we face during project implementations. The response from them has overall been good and to the point, and they get back to us within a day or 2 and guide us through the process of fixing it or providing an interim fix of the product
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In-Person Training
As expected, good content and instructions
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Implementation Rating
Implementation of IBM MAS as a service provider has been easy. The functionality in the OEM space has been the best of its class with all related modules and application subject to maintenance
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Alternatives Considered
SAP Plant Manager. We’re working a lot in critical infrastructure, so in Europe it’s not allowed by law to put asset data in the cloud, especially when it’s connected to geolocation. SAP is moving to the cloud, and IT is a cloud-only solution. So that’s the advantage of Maximo, and that’s why we’re sticking with it.
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MaintainX is easier to use, more flexible, and allows us to manage multiple work orders at once, and the mobile app makes it easier for our workers to see and manage their work orders for their shifts. goFMX was more dated, did not offer a mobile app, and much harder to manage the work orders
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Scalability
Cognos on its own is a great BI tool, but integration with Maximo is complex and could be better
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Return on Investment
  • A Significant improvement in Tracking and Managing Assets with a History of PM Work Orders, Asset transfers, and maintenance costs linked to procurement and inventory usage
  • Record accurate labor work hours with proper people management while not missing any schedules and appointments
  • With the Cost Management and Budgeting application, it has allowed budget controllers to make timely and proper decisions in preparing budgets, booking costs, track commitments and over commitments, and make deliverable forecasts
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  • It has helped not only my team, but the management of our company to see what we do and how we are doing maintenance.
  • Our inventory is a lot to work on, but MaintainX has changed the way we used to inventory and makes it easier for the team to check out or put away parts.
  • Having QR codes around our building for requesters and maintenance to scan has helped out when trying to decipher where the problem is.
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Screenshot of the work order screenScreenshot of inspectionScreenshot of equipment maintenanceScreenshot of regulatory checksScreenshot of cost saving insightScreenshot of parts ordering