What Planon does

Planon is a Netherlands-headquartered enterprise software company that provides an IoT-enabled Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) connecting buildings, people, and processes through a single integrated software platform. Founded in 1979 and operating globally across Europe, North America, Oceania, and Africa, the company serves corporate real estate owners and occupiers, facility management service providers, higher education institutions, commercial real estate operators, and—following a June 2026 launch—data center operators. Its core platform integrates five functional areas (real estate and lease management, space and workplace services management, asset and maintenance management, energy and sustainability management, and project management) on a single database, with an open application layer (AppBuilder, IoT Services, Data & Analytics Services, Planon Cloud/Live) and a partner marketplace for extensions. Notable proprietary components include BIM/CAD connectors (Revit, AutoCAD), IoT sensor integrations (notably Disruptive Technologies wireless sensors), digital twin support, mobile field services for technicians, and AI-driven predictive and prescriptive maintenance features. Independent analyst firms (Verdantix, Gartner, IDC, Frost & Sullivan) recognize Planon as a global leader in smart sustainable building management software, and the company holds an EcoVadis Platinum Medal (top 1% globally) for sustainability performance.

The company has executed an aggressive inorganic expansion strategy, completing five acquisitions between 2021 and 2023: Axonize (IoT platform, Israel, June 2021), SPM Assets (ANZ property management, April 2022), AIA (Swiss CAFM consultancy, July 2022), Ubigreen (French energy performance PropTech, January 2023), and control.IT/easol/Synapplix (German DACH real estate software, March 2023). Schneider Electric first invested 25% in December 2020 and increased its stake to 80% on July 30, 2024, consolidating Planon into Schneider's energy management division.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-based licensing of the IWMS platform and related modules, sold on annual or multi-year enterprise contracts via direct field sales, supplemented by an implementation partner network (Vetasi, ROI Consulting Group), technology partners (SAP, Microsoft, Schneider Electric, Disruptive Technologies), an SAP Solution Extension relationship (February 2026), and an AWS Marketplace listing. A 14-day free trial of the Planon Workplace App supports a partial product-led growth motion for workplace-experience features. Customer concentration is in large enterprise accounts (Bayer Real Estate, ETH Zürich, King's College London, Maastricht UMC, Ahold Delhaize, HERE Technologies, Danfoss, Michigan State University, multiple CSU campuses), with implementations managing approximately EUR 600 billion in assets across more than 100 SaaS customers.

Name

Planon

Legal name

Planon Group B.V.

Website

https://planonsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Planon provides IoT-enabled Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) software to enterprise customers across corporate real estate, higher education, facility management, and data centers. Majority-owned by Schneider Electric (80%), the Netherlands-headquartered firm sells subscription workplace management solutions globally through direct sales, SAP, Microsoft, and partner channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Workplace Management Software (IWMS)

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace/Occupancy Data, Utilization & IWMS Administration (BPABAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy & Sustainability Management (Energy Audits/Optimization/Carbon & ESG Programs) (IMAIAAAM), Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Integrated workplace management
• Facilities management software
• Real estate management software
• Smart building management software
• Workplace experience applications

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Software Subscriptions: Planon derives revenue primarily from subscription-based licensing of its IWMS and related software modules, sold to enterprise customers on a per-seat or organization-wide basis with annual or multi-year contract terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Planon provides an IoT-enabled Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) platform that connects buildings, people, and processes through a single integrated software database. The platform offers modules for real estate management, space and workplace services management, asset and maintenance management, and energy and sustainability management, supplemented by specialized solutions for higher education campuses, field service providers, lease accounting, SAP integration, and data center operations.

Product overview

Planon offers a comprehensive smart sustainable building management software portfolio built on a unified open platform architecture. The core offering centers on the Planon Integrated Workplace Management Solution (IWMS), which integrates real estate management, space and workplace services management, asset and maintenance management, and energy and sustainability management into a single database repository. This is complemented by specialized solutions including Planon Campus Management Solution for higher education, Planon Field Services for facility services providers, Planon Lease Accounting Solution for FASB/IASB compliance, Planon for SAP (offered as an SAP Solution Extension), and the newly launched Planon for Data Centers for mission-critical operations. The Planon Platform provides the underlying open application infrastructure with AppBuilder, IoT Services, Data & Analytics Services, and Integration tools. The portfolio is extensible through the Planon Marketplace of partner applications. Planon has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions including Axonize (IoT platform), control.IT with subsidiaries easol and Synapplix (DACH real estate software), Ubigreen (energy optimization), SPM Assets (Australia/New Zealand), and AIA (Swiss consultancy).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Planon Universe: The company's integrated smart workplace management platform that connects buildings, people, and processes.
• Planon Workplace App
• Axonize
• SamFM

Products and services

• Planon Integrated Workplace Management Solution (IWMS) The flagship IoT-enabled IWMS platform that integrates real estate management, space and workplace services management, asset and maintenance management, and energy and sustainability management into a single database repository. Designed for enterprises managing complex real estate, facility, and workplace portfolios.
• Planon Campus Management Solution Fully integrated solution for higher education institutions providing space and workplace services management, asset and maintenance management, real estate management, and energy and sustainability management for campus operations.
• Planon Field Services Solution for facility services business operations including customer management, operations command center, mobile field services, and revenue optimization for Hard-FM and Soft-FM service providers.
• Planon Lease Accounting Solution Ensures compliant lease accounting with FASB and IASB standards, providing calculation of profit and loss related costs, cash flows, and balance sheet parameters for leases with ERP integration.
• Planon for SAP Connects real estate and facilities management with SAP systems, combining real estate, space management, facilities management, and ERP functionality for faster, more efficient decision making and reduced costs. Available as SAP Solution Extension.
• Planon for Data Centers Purpose-built solution for mission-critical data center operations that safeguards uptime, reduces operational risk, and streamlines critical operations. Integrates maintenance, compliance, asset lifecycle management, and energy workflows with preventive and predictive maintenance, real-time alarm integration, colocation and SLA management, and sustainability tracking.
• Planon Real Estate Commercial real estate solution covering portfolio and asset management, property management, development management, and project control for real estate projects and portfolios.
• Planon Platform Open application platform providing digitization and innovation capabilities including AppBuilder, IoT Services, Data & Analytics Services, Integration & Configuration Tools, and Planon Cloud & Planon Live.
• Planon Workplace App Mobile workplace experience app enabling employees to organize their workspace, book rooms, desks and facilities, request services, report issues, view interactive floorplans, and find colleagues.
• Planon Services Professional services designed to support the entire system lifecycle, from seamless implementation and onboarding to continuous learning, optimization, and expert support. Includes Learning, Support, Optimization, and Implementation services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14% reduction in facility maintenance costs through IWMS deployment
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, notable and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlanon integrated its IWMS with Microsoft Places, an AI-powered flexible work platform, enabling unified desk and meeting room bookings through Outlook and Teams, streamlined space management, and enhanced workplace analytics. The partnership reinforces Planon as a trusted enterprise-grade workplace management solution provider.
• SAPflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPlanon's SAP Real Estate and Facilities Management software was elevated to SAP Solution Extension status in early 2026, upgrading from its previous status as an SAP Endorsed App. SAP now makes the solution available directly to customers, simplifying procurement and deployment within the SAP ecosystem. The solution connects real estate, facilities, and workplace processes with SAP systems for cost control, compliance, space utilization, and sustainability performance.
• Disruptive TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationPlanon partners with Disruptive Technologies (Norwegian IoT sensor company) to integrate wireless sensors into Planon's IWMS for occupancy monitoring, energy management, and predictive maintenance. The partnership was formalized in November 2021, enabling customers to gain rapid, cost-effective insights into building occupancy through IoT sensor technology.
• Tegel Projekt GmbHnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomer partnership for digitalizing the former Berlin Tegel Airport site (1,235 acres). Planon's IWMS combined with Disruptive Technologies' sensors to create a smart building management pilot project for the Berlin TXL urban development project.
• JLLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored research and thought leadership on smart buildings and digital maturity in facility management and real estate. Referenced in Planon's marketing materials for industry statistics (e.g., 73% of workforce aspiring to human-centric workplaces).
• Schneider ElectricflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored ebook with Schneider Electric outlining how convergence of operational technology and information technology, powered by AI and IoT, transforms commercial buildings into intelligent autonomous spaces. Schneider's EcoStruxure Building Data Platform and Planon's IWMS are presented as complementary tools.
• VetasicoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPlanon implementation partner Vetasi specializes in IWMS deployments for the higher education sector. Chosen by North-West University (South Africa) for deep understanding of university requirements and experience implementing Planon across complex integrations.
• ROI Consulting GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPlanon implementation partner that helped Michigan State University successfully implement Planon's IWMS solution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Archibus (Envirosuite): Archibus is a long-established IWMS vendor now part of Envirosuite, focused on real estate, space, and facility management for large enterprises and higher education. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Planon in campus and corporate real estate deployments.
• Accruent: Accruent provides real estate, facility, and asset lifecycle management software (including its acquired FAMIS and 360Workplace products). It is a direct IWMS competitor, particularly strong in healthcare, higher education, and the public sector.
• MRI Software: MRI Software offers commercial and corporate real estate management software including its acquired Manhattan software line. It competes with Planon in CRE portfolio management, lease accounting, and facilities workflows.
• Spacewell (SpaceOS): Spacewell (formerly MCS Software / SpaceOS) is a dedicated IWMS and smart building software vendor headquartered in Europe. It competes head-to-head with Planon in mid-market and enterprise IWMS deployments across EMEA, with overlapping modules for space, maintenance, and energy management.
• iOFFICE (Eptura): Eptura (formerly iOFFICE + SpaceIQ + ManagerPlus + Condeco) is a workplace experience and IWMS-focused software platform. It competes with Planon's space and workplace services modules, particularly in mid-market and hybrid-work deployments.

Others

• Schneider Electric EcoStruxure (internal sibling): Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Building platform is the parent company's building management and energy software stack. As Planon's 80% owner, Schneider is both an internal ally (channel) and a potential internal competitor (overlapping building analytics), shaping Planon's product roadmap and partner economics.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceNow Workplace Service Delivery: ServiceNow's Workplace Service Delivery extends its enterprise service management platform into facility, workplace, and real estate workflows. It competes with Planon on the workplace experience and service desk layers, and brings an enormous enterprise installed base into the IWMS adjacency.
• Yardi Systems: Yardi is a large commercial real estate software vendor with a broad suite covering property management, lease accounting, and energy. Its Yardi Elevate and energy modules overlap with Planon's commercial RE and sustainability offerings.
• Oracle Real Estate and Construction: Oracle's Primavera Unifier and E-Business Suite RE modules offer real estate and facilities management inside the Oracle ERP suite. They overlap with Planon in corporate real estate and project control, especially for Oracle-centric enterprise customers.
• IBM TRIRIGA: IBM TRIRIGA is the long-standing IWMS/CAFM incumbent from a major enterprise software vendor. It is the most direct competitor to Planon's IWMS, particularly in large enterprise and government accounts, where IT buyers prefer a single-vendor relationship with a global systems integrator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A6 records

Investments

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