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Fiix vs IBM Cognos Analytics

Fiix logo

Fiix

Inventory

AI-powered maintenance management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IBM Cognos Analytics logo

IBM Cognos Analytics

Business Intelligence

AI-powered business intelligence

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fiix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fiix integrations, SSO, audit trail and database export are all Enterprise only, which carries no published price; IBM Cognos Analytics listed on UK G-Cloud at £42.53 per user per month for IBM Cognos Analytics, via reseller Computacenter
  • They diverge on capability: Fiix covers Work order management, IBM Cognos Analytics covers AI Assistant.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fiix and IBM Cognos Analytics actually diverge.

Attributes where Fiix and IBM Cognos Analytics differ
AttributeFiixIBM Cognos Analytics
Starting priceFree$15/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-basedWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
CategoryInventoryBusiness Intelligence
Founded20081911

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Fiix

  • Work order management
  • Parts inventory
  • Predictive maintenance
  • AI insights
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • IoT sensors
  • Mobile app support
  • Cloud-based support

Only in IBM Cognos Analytics

  • AI Assistant
  • Natural Language Queries
  • Automated Insights
  • Story Telling
  • Mobile Analytics
  • IBM Db2
  • SQL Server
  • Hadoop

Both cover

  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Salesforce
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fiix

  • Maintenance management and work order tracking for equipmentnot IBM Cognos Analytics
  • Scheduling preventive maintenance and managing spare parts inventorynot IBM Cognos Analytics

IBM Cognos Analytics

  • Self-service analyticsnot Fiix
  • Data explorationnot Fiix
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Fiix
  • Collaborative analysisnot Fiix
  • Embedded analyticsnot Fiix

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fiix

  • Integrations, SSO, audit trail and database export are all Enterprise only, which carries no published price
  • The $75 Professional plan still excludes e signatures, failure codes and any integration
  • The $45 Basic plan excludes multi site management, purchasing and advanced analytics
  • The free plan is limited in users and withholds almost every feature beyond basic work orders
  • Assets are unlimited on every tier, so the ladder is entirely about features rather than scale

IBM Cognos Analytics

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £42.53 per user per month for IBM Cognos Analytics, via reseller Computacenter

Pricing, plan by plan

Fiix

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic CMMS
    • 3 users
    • Community support
  • Basic$45/month
    • Full CMMS
    • Reporting
    • Email support
  • Professional$75/month
    • AI features
    • Integrations
    • Priority support

IBM Cognos Analytics

$15/month
  • Standard$15/month
    • Dashboards
    • Reporting
    • AI Insights
  • Plus$35/month
    • Advanced Analytics
    • Planning
    • Premium Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Fiix if

  • You need work order management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want parts inventory.
Fiix review

Choose IBM Cognos Analytics if

  • You need ai assistant.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud.
  • You also want natural language queries.
IBM Cognos Analytics review

Questions people ask

Is Fiix or IBM Cognos Analytics better?
Neither clearly leads. Fiix starts at Free and IBM Cognos Analytics at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fiix or IBM Cognos Analytics?
Fiix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fiix and $15/month for IBM Cognos Analytics.
Does Fiix or IBM Cognos Analytics run on more platforms?
Fiix runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based. IBM Cognos Analytics runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Cloud.
Can I use Fiix for free?
Yes. Fiix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IBM Cognos Analytics starts at $15/month.
What is Fiix best used for?
Fiix is most often used for maintenance management and work order tracking for equipment, scheduling preventive maintenance and managing spare parts inventory. Of those, maintenance management and work order tracking for equipment and scheduling preventive maintenance and managing spare parts inventory are not what IBM Cognos Analytics is typically brought in for.
What can Fiix do that IBM Cognos Analytics cannot?
Fiix covers Work order management, Parts inventory, Predictive maintenance, AI insights. IBM Cognos Analytics covers AI Assistant, Natural Language Queries, Automated Insights, Story Telling. Both handle SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fiix: What is included in Fiix's free plan?

The free plan includes 25 active preventive maintenance tasks, unlimited work orders, basic asset management, and mobile app access.

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Fiix: What is the price difference between Basic and Professional plans per user?

Basic costs $45 per user per month, while Professional costs $75 per user per month. Professional is marked as the most popular tier.

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Fiix: What unique features does the Professional plan add compared to Basic?

Professional includes multi-site management, AI insights, and advanced analytics in addition to the unlimited preventive maintenance and reports included in Basic.

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Fiix: Are there flexible payment options for Fiix subscriptions?

Yes, Fiix offers both month-to-month subscriptions and annual subscription plans with the ability to upgrade anytime. No additional setup or hardware fees apply.

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Fiix: What add-on licenses are available, and how are they priced?

Fiix offers Lite License (Operator Access) for limited frontline team access and Fiix MAX AI assistant (requires Professional or Enterprise plan). Pricing for both requires contacting sales.

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