Compare Factory MES and NetSuite Order Management - Jan 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Factory MES or NetSuite Order Management?

Factory MES is more expensive to implement (TCO) than NetSuite Order Management, and NetSuite Order Management is rated higher (96/100) than Factory MES (80/100). NetSuite Order Management offers users more features (3) than Factory MES (2). There is a clear winner in this case and it is NetSuite Order Management!

Looking for the right Manufacturing solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Aptean Vs. NetSuite

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NetSuite: NetSuite is the world's leading provider of cloud-based business management software. NetSuite helps companies manage core business processes with a single, fully integrated system covering ERP/financials, CRM, ecommerce, inventory and more.   More than 12,000 high-growth and midsized companies and divisions of large enterprises...

Who is more expensive? Factory MES or NetSuite Order Management System?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Manufacturing software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Factory MES and NetSuite Order Management System.

Factory MES accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Factory MES Software is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Manufacturing software. NetSuite Order Management System accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Factory MES Software is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Manufacturing software.

Bottom line: Factory MES is more expensive than NetSuite Order Management System.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Factory MES Vs. NetSuite Order Management based on some of the most important and required Manufacturing features.

Factory MES: Manufacturing, Quality management.

NetSuite Order Management System: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Factory MES's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, NetSuite Order Management System is best for small to large business in the industries of retail, manufacturing, marketing, consumer products, customer service, department stores, and industries in the non-profit department.