Looking for a Fiix Alternative?
Fiix by Rockwell Automation is a capable CMMS for manufacturing environments. But if you need strategic capital planning, guaranteed Canadian data residency, or a platform that does not require weeks of training, you will hit walls. AssetLab was built for what Fiix cannot deliver.
Full asset lifecycle management, 10-year capital planning, and PIPEDA compliance included in every plan - no feature gating.
Understanding the Fiix Landscape
Fiix was founded in Toronto in 2008 and grew into a respected CMMS platform. Rockwell Automation acquired Fiix in December 2020, integrating it into their industrial automation ecosystem. While Fiix remains a capable product, the acquisition has shifted focus toward manufacturing, IoT integration, and enterprise use cases.
If you are a Canadian organization requiring guaranteed data residency, a facilities team needing capital planning tools, or an SMB finding the platform increasingly enterprise-focused, AssetLab offers a purpose-built alternative.
Why Teams Are Leaving Fiix
Fiix works well for manufacturing teams invested in the Rockwell ecosystem. But many organizations encounter these limitations:
Complex Navigation & Dated Interface
Users consistently report a clunky interface with illogical feature organization. Finding settings requires digging through layers of admin menus. Asset hierarchies are difficult to manage, and the interface looks dated compared to modern CMMS platforms.
Steep Learning Curve
Many users find Fiix confusing, especially maintenance staff accustomed to simpler interfaces. The work order creation process is overly complex with required fields and limited editing options. Reviewers cite difficult search functionality and challenges creating reports.
Features Locked Behind Higher Tiers
Multi-site management, AI-powered Foresight, advanced reporting, and custom analytics require the $75 USD/user/month Professional plan. API access requires Enterprise. What starts as a free tier quickly escalates in cost.
Post-Acquisition Enterprise Focus
Since Rockwell Automation acquired Fiix in 2020, the platform has shifted toward manufacturing and industrial automation. SMBs and facilities teams may find the product increasingly enterprise-focused and less suited to their needs.
Uncertain Canadian Data Residency
Despite being Toronto-founded, Fiix is now owned by Rockwell Automation (USA). Data residency is not guaranteed, creating compliance challenges for Canadian public sector, healthcare, and organizations subject to PIPEDA.
Limited Customization & Reporting
Users report frustrations with the inability to customize data analysis, add multiple BOMs, or save multiple preset views per user role. Configuration of reporting is not straightforward, and many features require complex setup.
How AssetLab Solves These Problems
AssetLab combines CMMS with full asset lifecycle management, strategic capital planning, and Canadian compliance - all in one platform.
Modern, Intuitive Interface
Clean, modern UI designed for rapid adoption. No dated interface or complex navigation. Your team can be productive on day one without weeks of training.
Quick Onboarding, Minimal Learning Curve
AssetLab is designed for ease of use. Clear workflows, logical navigation, and contextual help mean your team spends less time learning and more time managing assets.
All Features, One Price
$65 CAD per user per month includes every feature - no hidden tiers, no surprise upsells. Strategic planning, reporting, multi-site management, and 173 granular permissions all included.
FCI Tracking & Forecasting
Track Facility Condition Index across your entire portfolio. Forecast replacement costs over 10+ years and build defensible capital plans backed by real asset data.
Guaranteed Canadian Data Residency
All data stored in Canada with full PIPEDA compliance, bank-grade encryption, and comprehensive audit trails. No ambiguity about where your data lives.
Comprehensive Reporting Built In
Custom report builder with 100+ prebuilt reports, saved views, scheduled delivery, and flexible export options. No external BI tools or expensive add-ons required.
The Data Residency Question: Fiix vs AssetLab
For Canadian organizations, data sovereignty is not optional. Here is how the two platforms compare:
Fiix Data Residency
AssetLab Data Residency
Feature Comparison
Pricing Comparison
AssetLab Pricing
All prices in CAD. No hidden fees. No feature gating.
Fiix Pricing
All prices in USD. Annual billing. Multi-site, AI, and advanced features require Professional or Enterprise.
AssetLab Differentiators
Capabilities that Fiix does not offer:
Guaranteed Canadian Data Residency
All data stored in Canada with full PIPEDA compliance. Unlike Fiix (now owned by US-based Rockwell Automation), there is no ambiguity about where your data lives.
FCI Tracking & Forecasting
Calculate and track Facility Condition Index across your portfolio. Forecast replacement costs over 10+ years. Build defensible capital budgets backed by asset data.
Uniformat Classification
Organize assets using Uniformat II classification standards. Essential for facilities teams, capital planning, and organizations that need standardized asset taxonomies.
10-Year Capital Planning
Plan capital expenditures over 10+ years with replacement forecasting, budget scenario modeling, and prioritization based on risk and condition data.
173 Granular Permissions
Fine-grained access control with 173 individual permissions. Create custom roles that match your organizational structure. Control exactly who can see and do what.
Risk Assessment (LoF x CoF)
Score assets using Likelihood of Failure x Consequence of Failure matrix. Multi-dimensional impact assessment for objective capital investment prioritization.
Who Is AssetLab Best For?
- Organizations that need CMMS + asset lifecycle + capital planning in one platform
- Canadian public sector, healthcare, and education requiring guaranteed Canadian data residency
- Facilities teams that need FCI tracking and 10-year capital replacement forecasting
- Organizations managing vendors, contracts, and external service providers
- Teams that want all features included without tier-based upselling
- Organizations seeking a modern, easy-to-learn interface without complex navigation
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Fiix after the Rockwell Automation acquisition?
Rockwell Automation completed its acquisition of Fiix in December 2020. Fiix continues to operate as a product within Rockwell's portfolio, with increased focus on manufacturing and industrial automation use cases. Some users have noted the platform feels increasingly enterprise-focused.
Is it difficult to switch from Fiix to AssetLab?
No. AssetLab provides assisted data migration and dedicated onboarding support. We help you export your assets, work orders, and maintenance history from Fiix and import them into AssetLab. Most teams are fully operational within 2-4 weeks.
Does AssetLab have a mobile app?
AssetLab's native mobile app is coming in Q3 2026. In the meantime, the platform is fully responsive and works on any mobile browser. Technicians can scan QR codes, submit work orders, and update assets from their phones today.
Does Fiix guarantee Canadian data residency?
While Fiix was founded in Toronto, it is now owned by Rockwell Automation, a US company. Fiix does not explicitly guarantee Canadian data residency. For Canadian organizations subject to PIPEDA, provincial privacy laws, or public sector data sovereignty requirements, this creates compliance uncertainty. AssetLab guarantees all data is stored in Canada.
What if I need AI-powered predictive maintenance?
Fiix offers Fiix Foresight (AI-driven insights) on their Professional plan at $75 USD per user per month. If AI-powered predictive maintenance integrated with Rockwell Automation industrial equipment is your primary need, Fiix may be the right choice. AssetLab focuses on strategic capital planning, FCI tracking, and compliance rather than AI-driven maintenance predictions.
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