Fiix vs IBM Maximo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, IBM Maximo had more branded searches than Fiix among CMMS software worldwide. IBM Maximo had about 18,100 branded searches, while Fiix had 8,200. IBM Maximo made up 17.1% of all CMMS software searches we track, and Fiix accounted for 7.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about CMMS software, Fiix appeared in all five answers and IBM Maximo in four. Fiix was mentioned before IBM Maximo in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
IBM Maximo, about 2 searches for every 1 for Fiix
Who does AI mention more?
Fiix, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Fiix, named ahead of IBM Maximo in every answer
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Top CMMS software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fiix appeared in all five answers. IBM Maximo was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fiix was listed before IBM Maximo in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
MaintainX1st
Limble2nd
UpKeep3rd
Fiix4th
IBM Maximo5th
FMX6th
Asset Essentials–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
MaintainX5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fiix5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Limble5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
UpKeep4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
IBM Maximo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FMX2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Asset Essentials0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about CMMS software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which CMMS software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best CMMS software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best CMMS software for maintenance work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cmms software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“maintenance management software”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Fiix or IBM Maximo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fiix and IBM Maximo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven CMMS software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for IBM Maximo, Fiix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | MaintainX | UpKeep | IBM Maximo | Fiix | Asset Essentials | FMX | Limble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.2% | 34.2% | 18.7% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 39% | 31.9% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 0.16% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.4% | 36.4% | 16.3% | 9% | 1.8% | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 39% | 31.9% | 17.4% | 9.6% | 1.8% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.4% | 27.7% | 18.5% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.7% | 29.2% | 16% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 0.19% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.3% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 44.4% | 19.9% | 13.3% | 21.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.8% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 0.17% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 47% | 25.7% | 17.2% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.2% | 26.4% | 14.4% | 8% | 2.8% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.9% | 25.7% | 17.1% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
How has the Fiix and IBM Maximo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Fiix took it in May 2026, IBM Maximo took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fiix’s share of searches among CMMS software worldwide moved from 8.9% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.5K to 8.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IBM Maximo’s share of searches among CMMS software worldwide moved from 18.7% to 17.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for CMMS software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, IBM Maximo gained share of searches among CMMS software worldwide, from 14.4% to 17.1%.

Fiix’s share of searches among CMMS software worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 14.8% to 7.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fiix’s and IBM Maximo’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Fiix
2 branded search terms
- cmms fiix
- fiix
IBM Maximo
1 branded search term
- ibm maximo
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