IBM Maximo vs Planon:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, IBM Maximo had more branded searches than Planon among facility management software worldwide. IBM Maximo had about 18,100 branded searches, while Planon had 14,800. IBM Maximo made up 14.7% of all facility management software searches we track, and Planon accounted for 12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about facility management software, IBM Maximo and Planon each appeared in three of the five answers. IBM Maximo was mentioned before Planon in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
IBM Maximo, about 22% more searches than Planon
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
IBM Maximo, named ahead of Planon in 2 of 3 answers
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Top facility management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, IBM Maximo and Planon were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. IBM Maximo was listed before Planon in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
MaintainX1st
FMX2nd
Limble3rd- IBM Maximo4th
Planon5th
UpKeep6th
ServiceChannel7th
Hippo8th- Corrigo–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- MaintainX4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- FMX4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ServiceChannel3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- IBM Maximo3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Planon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Limble3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- UpKeep2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hippo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Corrigo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about facility management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which facility management system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best facility management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best facility management system for a large building portfolio?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“facility management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“building maintenance 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 IBM Maximo or Planon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for IBM Maximo and Planon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine facility management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for IBM Maximo, Planon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | MaintainX | ServiceChannel | Corrigo | IBM Maximo | Planon | Hippo | FMX | Limble | UpKeep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.1% | 18.7% | 15.2% | 18.7% | 12.4% | 0.64% | 0.18% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.7% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 0.56% | 0.15% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.9% | 22.7% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 0.53% | 0.17% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.4% | 19.4% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 0.48% | 0.15% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.2% | 19.9% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 0.47% | 0.19% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.1% | 18% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 12% | 0.37% | 0.17% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.1% | 18.4% | 15% | 15% | 10% | 0.24% | 0.17% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 46% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 0.27% | 0.11% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 46% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 0.18% | 0.16% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 18.4% | 15% | 15% | 10% | 0.21% | 0.14% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 19% | 15.5% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.03% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.2% | 18% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 12% | 0.21% | 0.14% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
How has the IBM Maximo and Planon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- IBM Maximo was ahead of Planon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IBM Maximo’s share of searches among facility management software worldwide moved from 18.7% to 14.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Planon’s share of searches among facility management software worldwide moved from 12.4% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for facility management software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, IBM Maximo gained share of searches among facility management software worldwide, from 12.6% to 14.7%.
In September 2026, Planon gained share of searches among facility management software worldwide, from 10.3% to 12%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using IBM Maximo’s and Planon’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.
IBM Maximo
1 branded search term
- ibm maximo
Planon
1 branded search term
- planon
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