7 Best Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Software Tools (2025)

For a global manufacturer, a simple maintenance app isn't enough.

You aren't just fixing machines; you are managing a billion-euro portfolio of capital assets.

You need Enterprise Asset Management (EAM).

EAM software connects the dots between Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance.

It answers the big questions:

What is the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)? When should we replace this line?

How do we standardize parts across 20 sites?

However, most EAMs are dinosaurs. They are expensive, slow to implement, and hated by the technicians who have to use them.

In 2025, the market is shifting toward Agile EAMs—platforms that offer enterprise power without the legacy bloat.

Here are the 7 Best EAM Software Tools for 2025.

1. Fabrico: The "Agile" EAM

Best For: Manufacturing Enterprises that need Lifecycle Data combined with Shop Floor Usability.

Fabrico disrupts the EAM market by proving that "Enterprise" doesn't have to mean "Complicated."

We provide the deep financial and lifecycle data the CFO needs, wrapped in an interface the technician loves.

Why Enterprise Leaders Switch to Fabrico:

• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Fabrico aggregates Maintenance Labor, Spare Parts, Energy, and Lost Production (OEE) into a single cost metric. You see the true profitability of every asset in the fleet.

• Multi-Site Standardization: You can define a "Master Asset Blueprint" at HQ and push it to 50 plants. This ensures every site uses the same naming conventions and Failure Codes for accurate global benchmarking.

• Native OEE Integration: Legacy EAMs are blind to production. Fabrico connects to the machine (PLC) to track cycles and speed. We link Asset Health to Asset Performance.

• Rapid Time-to-Value: Unlike Maximo (18-month rollout), Fabrico can be deployed to a new site in weeks via its cloud-native architecture.

The Verdict: If you want the power of an EAM with the agility of a modern app, Fabrico is the strategic choice.

2. IBM Maximo

Best For: Infrastructure, Utilities, and Government.

Maximo is the "Big Blue" of EAM. It is the gold standard for managing linear assets (pipelines, railways) and massive public infrastructure.

• Pros: Infinite scalability. It can manage millions of assets. It has the deepest "Contract Management" and "Procurement" modules in the industry.

• Cons: It is heavy. Implementation is a massive IT project that often costs more than the software license. The user interface is complex, leading to low adoption on the factory floor.

• The Niche: Public Sector & Utilities.

3. SAP EAM (Plant Maintenance)

Best For: Organizations running SAP S/4HANA.

If your corporate strategy is "SAP First," this is the default choice.

• Pros: Seamless integration with Finance and HR. When a part is used, the General Ledger is updated instantly. No interfaces to build.

• Cons: Usability is a major struggle. Technicians find the screens difficult to navigate. Most companies end up buying a third-party mobile "wrapper" just to make it usable.

• The Niche: SAP Houses.

4. Infor EAM (HxGN)

Best For: Logistics and Supply Chain focus.

Now owned by Hexagon (HxGN), Infor EAM is a powerhouse for asset-intensive industries like transit and logistics.

• Pros: Best-in-class inventory and supply chain features. It handles complex warranty tracking and "Rotable Spares" (refurbishing parts) better than most.

• Cons: Like Maximo, it is a legacy platform. It can be expensive to maintain and update. It lacks the native OEE/Production focus of Fabrico.

• The Niche: Fleet & Logistics.

5. IFS Ultimo

Best For: EHS-integrated Asset Management.

IFS Ultimo is strong in Europe, offering a platform that tightly couples EHS (Safety) with EAM.

• Pros: Built-in modules for "Permit to Work" and "Incident Management." It bridges the gap between the Safety Officer and the Maintenance Manager.

• Cons: Less known in the North American market. It is a solid mid-tier EAM but can lack the deep production analytics of manufacturing-specific tools.

• The Niche: Safety-Critical Industries.

6. Oracle Maintenance Cloud

Best For: Oracle ERP users.

Part of the Oracle Fusion Cloud suite, this is the modern replacement for Oracle eAM.

• Pros: Good for "Smart Manufacturing" initiatives if you are already in the Oracle cloud. It supports IoT connections for predictive maintenance.

• Cons: It is still an ERP module at heart. It is designed for the back office, not the shop floor. Customizing it to fit specific production workflows is difficult.

• The Niche: Oracle Ecosystems.

7. Fiix (Rockwell Automation)

Best For: Mid-to-Large Manufacturers using Rockwell.

Fiix brings EAM features to the mid-market.

• Pros: Cloud-native and easier to use than SAP or Maximo. It offers good multi-site visibility and AI-driven insights ("Fiix Foresight").

• Cons: As it adds enterprise features, the price is rising. It sits in a middle ground—sometimes too heavy for small shops, but missing the deep financial logic of SAP.

• The Niche: Discrete Manufacturing Enterprise.

Comparison Matrix: Legacy vs. Agile

Summary: Don't Buy "Bloatware"

The era of the "Mega-EAM" that takes two years to install is ending.
Modern enterprises need agility. They need to connect Finance (ERP) to Action (Shop Floor) without a massive IT burden.

• Choose Maximo if you run a railroad.

• Choose SAP if your CFO demands it.

• Choose Fabrico if you are a Manufacturing Enterprise. If you want to track the total lifecycle of your production assets, standardize maintenance across 20 sites, and improve OEE in a single platform, Fabrico is the agile EAM.

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