ServiceMax vs IFS
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Field Service Management Software. Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
ServiceMax ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Field service businesses dispatching technicians and tracking work. An enterprise-grade platform for complex equipment and asset management.
At a glance
| ServiceMax | IFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Field Service Management Software | #6 / The 11 Best Field Service Management Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Enterprise asset-centric service | Global enterprises needing unified ERP/FSM |
| Pricing | $$$$ (Quote-based) | $$$$$ (Quote-based) |
| HQ | Pleasanton, USA | Linköping, Sweden |
| Founded | 2007 | 1983 |
ServiceMax
An enterprise-grade platform for complex equipment and asset management.
www.servicemax.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Field Service Management Software
IFS
A unified ERP, EAM, and FSM platform for asset-heavy global enterprises.
www.ifs.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Field Service Management Software
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