Best predictive maintenance software 2026
The best predictive maintenance software on our criteria is I-care (Wi-care en I-see) (92/100), followed by IBM Maximo Application Suite and moneo. But there is no single best tool for everyone. Choose on what matters most to you. In our score this criterion weighs most: vibration monitoring of machines.
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Summary
I-care combines its own wireless vibration and temperature sensors (Wi-care), an AI platform (I-see) and analysis by its own reliability experts. It suits process and food industry sites with many rotating machines that want everything from one vendor. It monitors machine vibration, warns before a failure, links with maintenance software and works in Dutch and French. We found no source for a public price. Show more
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Unknown
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Vibration monitoring of machines
- Warns before a failure (analytics or AI)
- Price public on the website: no source
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Summary
IBM Maximo Application Suite adds asset health monitoring, reliability analysis and predictive models to the Maximo EAM, and suits large organisations already using Maximo. It warns of failures through analytics or AI, links with maintenance software and ERP such as SAP, and offers preventive and condition-based maintenance, a technician mobile app and spare parts management. We found no source for data being held in the EU. Show more
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$40.000 / USD/jaar (IBM: "starting under US$ 40K per year")
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Warns before a failure (analytics or AI)
- Link with maintenance software (CMMS)
- Vibration monitoring of machines: no source
- Request a quote Visit website ↗
moneo
#3 54/100
Summary
moneo is an IIoT platform from sensor manufacturer ifm for monitoring machine condition, suited to manufacturers and machine builders that already use ifm sensors or IO-Link. It covers vibration monitoring of machines and warns before a failure using analytics or AI. It also works in Dutch and French. We found no source for a link with maintenance software (CMMS). Show more
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Unknown
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Vibration monitoring of machines
- Warns before a failure (analytics or AI)
- Own wireless sensors: no source
- Request a quote Visit website ↗
Sensorfact
#4 54/100
Summary
Sensorfact offers wireless sensors with analysis software for manufacturing companies that want to see consumption per machine without replacing existing meters. It measures usage by machine or zone, covers electricity, gas and water in one platform, and sends alerts on abnormal consumption. It also supports vibration monitoring, and it works in Dutch and French. We found no source for a public price on the website. Show more
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Unknown
Strong and weak on our criteria
- Vibration monitoring of machines
- Warns before a failure (analytics or AI)
- Own wireless sensors: no source
- Request a quote Visit website ↗
CARL Source
#5 46/100
Summary
CARL Source is a CMMS from CARL Berger-Levrault, aimed at industry, building management, healthcare and public authorities that want an extensive maintenance system with support from Belgium. It covers preventive maintenance planning, spare parts management, a mobile app for technicians and an open API, and it works in Dutch and French. The price is not public on the website. Show more
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Strong and weak on our criteria
- Warns before a failure (analytics or AI)
- Link with maintenance software (CMMS)
- Vibration monitoring of machines: no source
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| Data per criterion | I-care (Wi-care en I-see) 92 | IBM Maximo Application Suite 54 | moneo 54 | Sensorfact 54 | CARL Source 46 |
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| Vibration monitoring of machines | ✓ Yes | Unknown | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Unknown |
| Warns before a failure (analytics or AI) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Own wireless sensors | ✓ Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Link with maintenance software (CMMS) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Unknown | Unknown | ✓ Yes |
| Diagnosis by the vendor's own analysts | ✓ Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Works in Dutch and French | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Price public on the website | Unknown | ✓ Yes | Unknown | Unknown | No |
| Registration methods | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Price from | Unknown | $40.000 / USD/jaar (IBM: "starting under US$ 40K per year") | Unknown | Unknown | On request |
How this ranking works
Every tool gets a score from 0 to 100 on the same published criteria. Missing data counts as 0 and is shown as "unknown". Paying, advertising or being our client does not change the score or the order.
- Vibration monitoring of machines
- Warns before a failure (analytics or AI)
- Own wireless sensors
- Link with maintenance software (CMMS)
- Diagnosis by the vendor's own analysts
- Works in Dutch and French
- Price public on the website
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Most asked questions
Which predictive maintenance software suits you?
The 5 highest scoring tools, each with the same four questions:
1. I-care (Wi-care en I-see) (92/100)
Best for: Process and food industry with many rotating machines that want sensors, software and expert analysis from one vendor.
Price: Unknown
Strongest point: Vibration monitoring of machines
Watch out: Price public on the website: no source found
2. IBM Maximo Application Suite (54/100)
Best for: Large organisations that already use Maximo and want predictive maintenance in the same suite.
Price: $40.000 / USD/jaar (IBM: "starting under US$ 40K per year")
Strongest point: Warns before a failure (analytics or AI)
Watch out: Vibration monitoring of machines: no source found
3. moneo (54/100)
Best for: Manufacturing companies and machine builders that already use ifm sensors or IO-Link.
Price: Unknown
Strongest point: Vibration monitoring of machines
Watch out: Own wireless sensors: no source found
4. Sensorfact (54/100)
Best for: Manufacturing companies that want to see consumption per machine without replacing existing meters.
Price: Unknown
Strongest point: Vibration monitoring of machines
Watch out: Own wireless sensors: no source found
5. CARL Source (46/100)
Best for: Industry, building management, healthcare and public authorities looking for an extensive CMMS with a REST API and support from Belgium.
Price: On request
Strongest point: Warns before a failure (analytics or AI)
Watch out: Vibration monitoring of machines: no source found
What should you look for when choosing?
These are the criteria we score on, from heaviest to lightest:
- Vibration monitoring of machines: 3 of the 5 tools meet this.
- Warns before a failure (analytics or AI): 5 of the 5 tools meet this.
- Own wireless sensors: 1 of the 5 tools meet this.
- Link with maintenance software (CMMS): 3 of the 5 tools meet this.
- Diagnosis by the vendor's own analysts: 1 of the 5 tools meet this.
- Works in Dutch and French: 5 of the 5 tools meet this.
- Price public on the website: 1 of the 5 tools meet this.
What does predictive maintenance software cost?
1 of the 5 tools publish a price.
The lowest public entry price is $40.000 / USD/jaar (IBM: "starting under US$ 40K per year"), at IBM Maximo Application Suite.
Always compare prices for the same number of users and the same modules. A low entry price often covers only one user.
Frequently asked questions
Which predictive maintenance software is the best?
On our published criteria I-care (Wi-care en I-see) scores highest, with 92/100. Our heaviest criterion: vibration monitoring of machines.
Is there free predictive maintenance software?
We found no tool with a free plan. Some vendors do offer a free trial.
Which predictive maintenance software works in Dutch and French?
With a source for both languages: I-care (Wi-care en I-see), IBM Maximo Application Suite, moneo, Sensorfact and CARL Source.
How did you compare?
We read the website, documentation and pricing page of every vendor and noted the source per criterion. Last checked on October 19, 2026. Paying does not change the score.