Infodeck vs Planon

Planon is an IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management System), not a traditional CMMS. IWMS combines real estate portfolio management, space planning, facilities maintenance, and sustainability reporting into one platform. If you only need maintenance management, an IWMS like Planon is likely overkill - a focused CMMS like Infodeck will deliver better value.

Planon typically requires enterprise contracts starting at $200K+/year, plus implementation costs that can add 50-100% more. Infodeck starts at $17/user/month with transparent pricing - no surprise implementation fees. For a 50-person team, Infodeck could save over $150K annually while delivering focused maintenance capabilities.

Schneider Electric acquired an 80% stake in Planon in July 2024. This positions Planon within Schneider's building management ecosystem, potentially benefiting organizations already using Schneider EcoStruxure. However, this also means Planon is increasingly tied to one vendor's ecosystem.

Choose Planon if you need comprehensive IWMS capabilities: managing large real estate portfolios, space planning and utilization, lease administration, and ESG/sustainability reporting. If your primary need is maintenance and work order management, Infodeck delivers better value with faster implementation.

Infodeck can go live the same day - it's SaaS that works out of the box. Planon implementations typically take 3-12 months depending on scope, requiring specialized consultants and significant IT involvement. Many organizations spend more on Planon implementation than the first year of Infodeck subscription.

Infodeck is headquartered in Singapore with dedicated support during APAC business hours. We offer implementation support, training, and ongoing assistance in English, Chinese, and Thai. Planon has global offices but may not provide the same regional expertise.

For schools, universities, and education facilities in Asia-Pacific, Infodeck offers faster implementation, lower TCO, and native IoT for smart campus management. Planon's IWMS capabilities (real estate portfolio, space planning) are rarely needed in education - schools need efficient work order management, preventive maintenance, and asset tracking. Infodeck's multilingual support (English, Chinese, Thai) and proven education case studies (like NYP) make it the better fit.