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MaintainX vs Brightly
Two CMMS and asset management platforms now owned by larger groups (MaintainX joining Autodesk; Brightly now Siemens). Vendor-published facts only.
DESK RESEARCH, NOT TESTED. Compiled from vendors' public websites (accessed Oct 14, 2026). Vendor claims are not verified by Means & Methods Lab. No scores or rankings.
Side by side
| Sheet row | MaintainX | Brightly (Siemens) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CMMS & asset management | Asset management & CMMS |
| AI role (our label) | AI features added to established product | AI features added to established product |
| What it does | Maintenance and asset management software (CMMS/EAM): work orders, preventive maintenance, parts inventory, checklists and inspections, IoT and industrial controls data, reporting, and AI-powered maintenance features. Site banner says MaintainX joins Autodesk. Industries listed include manufacturing, building materials, facility management, and property management. | Asset management software suite (Asset Essentials, TheWorxHub, Maintenance Manager, Energy Manager, Predictor, Assetic, Confirm, and others) for CMMS, enterprise asset management, capital/asset investment planning, energy and sustainability, and IoT predictive monitoring, with AI for maintenance. Brightly says it was acquired by Siemens in 2022 and "is now Siemens." |
| Who it's for | Maintenance, facilities, and operations teams. | Facilities and infrastructure owners in education, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and senior living. |
| Pricing (as publicly stated) | Not publicly listed (pricing page exists; not reviewed in this pass). | Not publicly listed |
| Test status | Not tested. No scores. | Not tested. No scores. |
| Vendor links | ||
| Sources |
Facts last checked: Oct 14, 2026. Prices change; check the vendor page before relying on them.
Where the vendor descriptions differ
- Ownership: MaintainX's site says it joins Autodesk. Brightly says it was acquired by Siemens in 2022.
- Product shape: MaintainX presents one CMMS/EAM platform with work orders, PM, parts, inspections, and IoT. Brightly lists a suite of products, including capital planning (Predictor) and energy management.
- Industries: MaintainX leads with manufacturing. Brightly leads with education, government, healthcare, and infrastructure.
- AI: both list AI-powered maintenance features. Pricing: not compared here.
Paraphrased from the sources listed above. Vendor claims are reported as claims.
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