Shlomi Lavi /
Jun 24, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - IFS Field Service or eMaint X4?
IFS Field Service is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eMaint X4, and eMaint X4 is rated higher (97/100) than IFS Field Service (83/100). eMaint X4 offers users more features (20) than IFS Field Service (16). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eMaint X4!
Looking for the right Field Service solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
IFS Vs. eMaint Enterprises
IFS: IFS is a public company founded in 1983 that develops, supplies, and implements IFS Applications™, a component-based extended ERP suite built on SOA technology. IFS focuses on agile businesses where any of four core processes are strategic: service & asset management, manufacturing, supply chain and project. The company has over 2,000 customers and...
eMaint Enterprises: eMaint Enterprises has been providing innovative CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) solutions since 1986. eMaint was one of the first CMMS providers to develop a completely web-based "Software as a Service" (SaaS) model for more rapid implementation at a lower total cost of ownership.
Our growing client-base consists of ove...
Who is more expensive? IFS Field Service or eMaint X4?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Field Service software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for IFS Field Service and eMaint X4.
IFS Field Service price starts at $65 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 IFS Field Service Management is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Field Service software. eMaint X4 price starts at $33 per user/month , When comparing eMaint X4 to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Field Service software cost.
Bottom line: IFS Field Service is more expensive than eMaint X4.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared IFS Field Service Vs. eMaint X4 based on some of the most important and required Field Service features.
IFS Field Service: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Contact Management, Contract Management, Customer Database, Customer Self Service Portal, Customer Service, Customer Support Tracking, Document Management, Workflow Rules & Management.
eMaint X4: Asset Management, Barcode Scanning, Calendar Management, Condition Assessment, Equipment Maintenance.
Target customer size
IFS Field Service Management is perfect for mid-sized and large field service organizations. eMaint X4 can fulfil the requirements of all business sizes, from small organisations to Fortune 500 corporations.