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.
Selection criteria
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 references. Mobility Work offers a SaaS model at 35 euros per user. For large groups, IBM Maximo and SAP PM remain international standards.
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.