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Best IBM Maximo alternatives in India (2027)

IBM Maximo is a manufacturing & production software product from IBM, Armonk, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 1 have a free plan, 6 are built in India, and 2 start cheaper or free.

IBM Maximo review

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to IBM Maximo are SunSmart (On request), Infraon (₹2,000/mo), MachineMetrics (On request), Tulip (On request) and DELMIAworks (IQMS) (On request). Kaa IoT is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.

Why businesses look for a IBM Maximo alternative

The price isn't published

IBM quotes IBM Maximo per organisation. 1 of the 20 alternatives below publish a starting price, so you can budget before a sales call.

There is no free plan

IBM Maximo has no free tier. 1 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Indian support and GST

IBM Maximo is built in United States. 6 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

IBM Maximo alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches IBM Maximo's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—IBM Maximo logoIBM Maximo (current)On requestNoWebNo4.2/5—
1SunSmart logoSunSmartOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5
2Infraon logoInfraon₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.5/5
3MachineMetrics logoMachineMetricsOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
4Tulip logoTulipOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
5DELMIAworks (IQMS) logoDELMIAworks (IQMS)On requestNoWebNo4.3/5
6Siemens Opcenter logoSiemens OpcenterOn requestNoWebNo4.3/5
7Rockwell FactoryTalk logoRockwell FactoryTalkOn requestNoWebNo4.3/5
8AVEVA logoAVEVAOn requestNoWebNo4.3/5
9ProShop ERP logoProShop ERPOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
10Fulcrum logoFulcrumOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
11Limble logoLimblePaid plansNoWebNo4/5
12FieldCircle logoFieldCircleOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
13GE Vernova Proficy logoGE Vernova ProficyOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
14SAP PM logoSAP PMOn requestNoWebNo4.2/5
15Kaa IoT logoKaa IoTFree planYesWebNo4.2/5
16ShopWorx logoShopWorxOn requestNoWebYes4.2/5
17MasterControl logoMasterControlOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
18Ideagen Q-Pulse logoIdeagen Q-PulseOn requestNoWebNo4.1/5
19Ripik.ai logoRipik.aiOn requestNoWebYes4.3/5
20Complinity logoComplinityOn requestNoWebYes4.1/5

Top 10 IBM Maximo alternatives in detail

SunSmart logo

1. SunSmart

SunSmart Technologies · Chennai · Manufacturing & production software · 4.1/5

Enterprise software suite covering ERP, asset management, CRM and HRMS for mid-size organisations.

On request

Quote-based

Compared with IBM Maximo

  • Built in India (Chennai)
Infraon logo

2. Infraon

Infraon · Bengaluru · Manufacturing & production software · 4.5/5

IT and asset management built in Bengaluru.

₹2,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with IBM Maximo

  • Publishes a price (₹2,000/mo); IBM Maximo is quote-only
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)

Key features

  • Incident management with email-to-incident
  • Service request management with custom templates
  • Problem, change and release management
  • SLA profiles and workflow automation
  • Self-service portal and knowledge base
Tulip logo

4. Tulip

Tulip · Somerville · Manufacturing & production software · 4.2/5

Frontline operations platform.

On request

Quote-based

AVEVA logo

8. AVEVA

AVEVA · Cambridge · Manufacturing & production software · 4.3/5

Industrial software.

On request

Quote-based

Fulcrum logo

10. Fulcrum

Fulcrum · Minneapolis · Manufacturing & production software · 4.2/5

Manufacturing execution and ERP.

On request

Quote-based

IBM Maximo alternatives by what you need

How to choose a IBM Maximo alternative

  • Start from your bottleneck — planning, tracking or quality — and pick a tool strong there rather than a broad suite.
  • Check job-work and subcontracting support, common in Indian manufacturing and often weak in global tools.
  • Confirm shop-floor usability on tablets and in low connectivity.

IBM Maximo alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to IBM Maximo in 2027?+

The closest matches to IBM Maximo on App Advisor are SunSmart (On request), Infraon (₹2,000/mo), MachineMetrics (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match IBM Maximo, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to IBM Maximo?+

Yes. 1 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Kaa IoT (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to IBM Maximo?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Infraon starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo. Kaa IoT also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to IBM Maximo?+

Yes. 6 alternatives are built in India, including SunSmart (On request), Infraon (₹2,000/mo), FieldCircle (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

IBM Maximo vs SunSmart: which is better?+

SunSmart is the closest match to IBM Maximo in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these IBM Maximo alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in manufacturing & production software or a category IBM Maximo also covers, and IBM's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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