Shire CMMS vs Facilio

Shire CMMS vs Facilio: maintenance CMMS for plants and buildings, or connected property operations

Shire CMMS, by Elecosoft, is a UK CMMS and CAFM used to maintain manufacturing plants and buildings. Facilio is a Connected CMMS for property operations, with energy, BMS, tenants, and AI.

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check Cloud-native, not on-premise legacy
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Shire CMMS vs Facilio: maintenance records vs connected property operations

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Purpose-built for property operations

Facilio is designed for multi-site facilities and real estate, where Shire CMMS, by Elecosoft (Eleco), is a CMMS and CAFM used across manufacturing plants and buildings.

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Native building energy and BMS

Facilio connects BMS, HVAC, IoT, and energy with fault detection, where Shire CMMS focuses on maintenance records, asset registers, and condition monitoring.

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Cloud-native, not on-premise legacy

Facilio is built cloud-first with fast rollouts, instead of the on-premise and standalone deployments Shire CMMS still supports.

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Experience for tenants and occupants

Occupants, tenants, and vendors get role-based property portals and apps, beyond a maintenance-team tool.

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Autonomous AI across the back office

Facilio Atom automates service intake, invoice validation, compliance, and reporting, beyond task reminders and checklists.

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Plant and construction maintenance is where Shire CMMS fits

If your core is manufacturing-plant or construction-asset maintenance, Shire CMMS and the wider Elecosoft (Eleco) portfolio fit. Facilio is built for connected property and facility operations.

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Facilio vs Shire CMMS Features:
Connected property operations, not plant-and-buildings maintenance

Feature

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Highlights

Connected Operations Platform	check_circle	Partial (Maintenance-first)
Native Mobile Apps for All Stakeholders	check_circle	Partial (Maintenance roles)
Real-time Portfolio-wide Visibility	check_circle	Partial (Per-site)
Rapid Deployment (Weeks)	check_circle	check_circle
No-code Workflow Customisation	check_circle	Partial (Config-based)
Interoperability with ERP / BIM / BMS / IoT	check_circle	Partial (No BMS / BIM)
Scalable SaaS Architecture	check_circle	check_circle
Lower Long-term TCO	check_circle	Partial (Per-user cost)

Work Order & Asset Management

End-to-end Work Order Automation	check_circle	check_circle
Preventive Maintenance Scheduling	check_circle	check_circle
Portfolio-wide Asset Visibility	check_circle	check_circle
Technician-friendly Mobile UI	check_circle	Partial (Dated mobile UI)
Connected Stakeholder Workflows	check_circle	Partial (Maintenance team)
Real-time SLA Tracking	check_circle	Partial (Maintenance KPIs)
Occupant & Tenant Portal	check_circle	Partial (CAFM / facilities)

Workflows & Automation

No-code Workflow Builder	check_circle	Partial (Config-based)
Dynamic Process Orchestration	check_circle	Partial (Rule-based)
Automated Audits & Inspections	check_circle	Partial (Checklists)
Change-friendly Architecture	check_circle	check_circle
Multi-role Approval Flows	check_circle	Partial (Basic approvals)
Rapid Customization per Client/Building	check_circle	Partial (Per-site)

Integrations & Interoperability

Integrates with ERP (SAP, Oracle)	check_circle	Partial (Via API)
Integrates with BIM	check_circle	close
Integrates with BMS / HVAC / IoT	check_circle	close
Native REST APIs	check_circle	Partial (Limited)
Real-time Data Sync Across Systems	check_circle	Partial
Unified Data Layer	check_circle	Partial (Maintenance data)

Reporting & Insights

Real-time Dashboards	check_circle	check_circle
Cross-portfolio Insights	check_circle	Partial (Asset / site-level)
KPI-based Monitoring	check_circle	check_circle
Root-cause Analysis	check_circle	Partial (Maintenance-level)
Drill-down Performance Views	check_circle	Partial (Maintenance-level)
Energy + Sustainability Analytics	check_circle	close

Mobility & Field Operations

Native Mobile Apps (All Roles)	check_circle	Partial (Maintenance roles)
Offline-first Support	check_circle	check_circle
Technician & Vendor App	check_circle	Partial (Technician-first)
Occupant App	check_circle	close
Real-time Work Updates	check_circle	check_circle
On-the-go Approvals	check_circle	check_circle

Scalability & Deployment

Fast Multi-site Rollouts	check_circle	Partial (Single-site strength)
Low Maintenance Overhead	check_circle	check_circle
Easy Onboarding for New Clients/Sites	check_circle	check_circle
Flexible SaaS Deployment	check_circle	Partial (On-prem / cloud)
Heavy Infrastructure Requirements	close	Partial (On-prem option)
High Upgrade Effort	close	Partial (On-prem upgrades)

What industry leaders say about their transition to Facilio

Facilio’s differentiated approach convinced us that it was possible to do more with less — orchestrating and automating dynamic operational processes.

David Breden

GM Safety and Facilities NSW, Investa

After migrating to Facilio we saw an 80% drop in escalations and a 30% reduction in reactive call volume across portfolios.

Sumith Sukumaran

Quality FM

Once we switched to Facilio, all the data was in place for our technicians. We moved from reactive to proactive maintenance.

Hanie Abdul Sathar

Eurohealth Systems

We designed ICD Brookfield to be a benchmark for sustainability and experience — Facilio helped centralize property management.

Haithem Ibraheem

ICD Brookfield Place

Already on Shire CMMS?

Moving to Facilio is more straightforward than you expect.

Shire CMMS → Facilio

01
Discover and Align
We map your Shire CMMS workflows, data, and integrations to create a clear, tailored migration plan.
02
Migrate and Configure
Your data is cleaned, mapped, and imported using standardized templates while workflows, roles, and modules are set up through no-code tools.
03
Go Live with Hypercare
Functional testing, cut-over validation, and dedicated hypercare ensure a smooth, confident launch across your portfolio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Facilio a replacement for Shire CMMS?

It depends on your operation. Shire CMMS, by Elecosoft (Eleco), is a CMMS and CAFM used to maintain manufacturing plants and buildings, with roots in construction. Facilio is a Connected CMMS for property and facility operations. If you run multi-site property portfolios with energy, tenants, and compliance, Facilio fits; if your core is plant or construction-asset maintenance, Shire CMMS and the wider Eleco portfolio fit. If you are comparing property-operations platforms, see the best CMMS software.

What is the main difference between Facilio and Shire CMMS?

Shire CMMS, owned by Elecosoft (Eleco plc), is a CMMS and CAFM used across manufacturing plants and buildings, with on-premise, cloud, and standalone options. Facilio is a cloud-native Connected CMMS purpose-built for multi-site property operations, with native energy, BMS, and autonomous AI.

Which sectors is Shire CMMS built for?

Shire CMMS, owned by Elecosoft (Eleco plc), is used across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, hospitality, transport, education, and utilities, with Eleco's roots in construction and built-environment software. Facilio is built for property and facility operations across portfolios.

Does Shire CMMS run in the cloud or on-premise?

Shire CMMS supports on-premise, cloud, and standalone deployments, which adds upgrade and infrastructure overhead. Facilio is cloud-native with fast multi-site rollouts and low maintenance overhead.

Does Shire CMMS have native energy and BMS integration?

Shire CMMS centres on maintenance, asset registers, and condition monitoring. Native energy management, BMS integration, and fault detection are core to Facilio for connected buildings.

How is Facilio different from Shire CMMS for FM teams?

Both manage work orders, PM, and assets. For property and facility teams, Facilio adds native energy and BMS, a modern mobile experience for every role, no-code changes for FM teams, and portfolio-wide visibility across sites.