Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 27, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Prodsmart or Factory MES?
Factory MES is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Prodsmart, and Prodsmart is rated higher (87/100) than Factory MES (80/100). Prodsmart offers users more features (7) than Factory MES (2). There is a clear winner in this case and it is Prodsmart!
Looking for the right Production planning 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:
Prodsmart Vs. Aptean
Prodsmart: Prodsmart manufacturing execution system (MES) offers you a mobile, paperless solution that delivers the insight you need to track fabricating and manufacturing shop floor production and quality.
Aptean: Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Aptean has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, as well as an extensive partner channel. Our customers are located across Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and North America.
Who is more expensive? Prodsmart or Factory MES Software?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Production planning 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 Prodsmart and Factory MES Software.
Prodsmart price starts at $9,925 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Prodsmart is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Production planning software. Factory MES Software accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Prodsmart is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Production planning software.
Bottom line: Factory MES Software is more expensive than Prodsmart.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Prodsmart Vs. Factory MES based on some of the most important and required Production planning features.
Prodsmart: Data Analysis Tools, Order Processing Management, Shipping, MRP Software, Document Management, Scheduling, Quality management.
Factory MES Software: Manufacturing, Quality management.
Target customer size
Prodsmart's typical customers include: SMBs, and Factory MES Software's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.