A well-deployed CMMS reduces maintenance costs by 10 to 25 % and improves industrial equipment availability. Choosing it requires balancing functional coverage, costs and IT integration.
Key points
- A CMMS centralises planning, interventions, inventory and maintenance indicators.
- Typical gains are a 15 to 40 % reduction in unplanned downtime.
- Coswin, Altair, IBM Maximo, SAP PM and Mobility Work cover all segments.
- Average budget: 15,000 to 50,000 euros for an SME, above for large groups.
Criteria to check before choosing
Functional coverage (preventive, corrective, predictive maintenance) must match the stakes. ERP and IoT sensor integration is becoming a key criterion. Mobility (field tablets) and ergonomics drive technician adoption.
Main CMMS comparison
| Solution | Model | Starting price | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility Work | SaaS | 35 euros / user / month | SMEs, mobile ergonomics |
| Coswin 8i | Licence / SaaS | 15,000 euros | Mid-caps, industry France |
| Altair Enterprise | Licence | 20,000 euros | SME-mid-caps, public sector |
| IBM Maximo | Licence | 80,000 euros and above | Large accounts, critical |
| SAP PM | ERP module | Included in SAP | Already equipped with SAP |
See also our SME ERP guide for CMMS-ERP integration, and our PPE guide to complete HSE monitoring.
FAQ
What is a CMMS and what is it used for?
A CMMS centralises industrial maintenance management: preventive planning, work orders, spare parts inventory, fault history. It reduces unplanned downtime by 15 to 40 %.
Which CMMS should an industrial SME choose?
Coswin 8i and Altair are accessible French solutions. Mobility Work offers a SaaS model at 35 euros per user. For large groups, IBM Maximo and SAP PM are international solutions suited to their needs.
How much does a CMMS deployment cost?
CMMS cost ranges from 15,000 to 50,000 euros for an SME, up to several hundred thousand euros for a large group.