Overview

Planon connects real estate, space and workplace services, assets and maintenance, and energy and sustainability management in one IWMS. Its real-estate tools cover portfolios, leases, invoices and cashflow, transactions, and capital projects. This gives property and facilities teams a way to connect daily operational work with portfolio decisions, though the system’s value depends on needing several of those functions together.

Maintenance capabilities include reactive work orders, preventive and predictive maintenance, asset lifecycle management, vendor and warranty management, health and safety, inventory, and procurement. Inspection checklists are supported as well. That range makes Planon relevant where maintenance is part of a larger building-management operation, rather than a standalone ticketing need.

Key features

Workplace and mobile

Workplace services include desk and room booking, visitor management, CAD integration, move management, and workplace sensor insights. Core, Advanced, and Enterprise tiers are described, with workplace sensor integration and insights specifically included in Advanced. Employees can use the Workplace App to book desks and rooms, request services, and access workplace information. The broader mobile app portfolio also includes Mobile Field Services, Mobile Asset Manager, and Mobile Condition Assessor, making mobile access useful across both employee-facing and operational tasks.

Integration and operations

Planon describes an open platform for connecting third-party products and building technology, with REST API among its integration tools. Its Marketplace and partner ecosystem add applications and links to smart-building technology and business systems. This is a practical strength for organizations trying to connect existing building systems, though the benefit rests on the integrations their specific environment requires.

The cloud service uses Amazon Web Services technology and includes automated software updates and releases. Planon’s sub-processor information also names AWS and Microsoft as hosting providers for Planon Live SaaS, with the customer environment location agreed in the order form. Premium Customer Support includes request handling, a designated consultant, and proactive health checks; the customer portal provides updates, documentation, and service requests around the clock.

Security

Planon says its Planon Universe SaaS service has ISO 27001, ISAE 3402 Type II, and SOC 2 assurance information in its Trust Center. Those assurances apply to selected services, while other services receive the standard security and data-protection baseline. Buyers with formal assurance requirements should establish whether the particular services they plan to use fall within the covered scope.

Pricing

Planon uses paid, custom pricing; prospective customers are directed to request a demo. A free 14-day trial is offered for the Planon Workplace App, not as a stated trial of the full IWMS. Organizations should distinguish that app trial from a trial of the broader platform when evaluating fit.

Platforms

Planon supports web, iOS, Android, and API access. The Workplace App is available through the Apple and Google app stores. That combination suits organizations pairing browser-based administration and integration work with mobile access for employees and field teams.

Who it's for

Planon is aimed at organizations managing workplace, facilities, and real-estate operations, and it also offers an integrated campus solution for higher education. It is a stronger fit for teams that need property, maintenance, and workplace processes connected than for organizations seeking only booking, lease administration, or work-order tracking.

Pros and cons

Pros: Broad coverage links real estate, workplace, maintenance, and sustainability operations, which can reduce fragmentation for portfolio-scale teams.
Pros: Multiple mobile apps, APIs, Marketplace apps, and partner integrations support employee service and building-system connections.
Cons: Custom pricing makes cost comparison and budgeting dependent on a sales discussion.
Cons: Assurance scope varies by service, so organizations cannot assume every component carries the same certifications and reports.

Alternatives

For smaller property operations that want a free entry point and web access, Ownexa has a free Starter plan capped at five units, one organization, and one team seat; it is a narrower price-first option than Planon’s broad IWMS. Higher-education teams focused on academic scheduling can consider EMS Academic Scheduling, which is paid and demo-led. For lease and tenant management with a stated $29.00 USD per month Starter plan for up to 25 units, LeaseCove is a more focused alternative.

MRI Property Management X is another paid property-management option with demo-based pricing. Teams seeking workplace activation across Android, iOS, and web can also consider VTS Activate, which is paid and sales-led. For module-based, user-count pricing, Farvision ERP provides an indicative bracket during a demo and a firm quote within 48 hours. UnitConnect may suit teams wanting a web-based tenant platform with a $79.00 USD per month Starter plan for 30 tenants. Residential property managers needing trust accounting, automated workflows, and owner and tenant portals should compare Reapit PM.

Readers comparing specific categories can also browse Commercial Property Management Software, Facilities Management Software, Lease Accounting Software, and Work Order Management Software.

Verdict

Choose Planon if your organization needs property, workplace, maintenance, and building operations connected across a portfolio or campus; its breadth and integration approach are the main reasons to consider it. Look elsewhere if you need a single-purpose tool, a transparent price, or assurance coverage that clearly extends to every service you plan to deploy.

	Planon	REAL Lease Accounting
Free trial	Yes
Platforms	Android, api, iOS, Web	Web
Work order management	Yes
Preventive maintenance	Yes
Inspection checklists	Yes
Asset management	Yes
Vendor management	Yes
Space management	Yes
Mobile access	ios_android
Standards supported		both
Lease types		real estate
Disclosure reporting		Yes
Journal entries		Yes

Planon vs REAL Lease Accounting

Planon

REAL Lease Accounting