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Compare Job Shop Software

Job shop software helps manage production work, from scheduling jobs to tracking activity on the shop floor. Compare the signal score, deployment options and the tools you need for costing, inventory and mobile access.

The board also marks whether a product has a public API, open-source code or a free tier. These marks, along with free plans, trials and listed starting prices, can help narrow your choices.

• 14 platforms
• 4 with a public API on this page
• 2 with a free tier
• Checked 28 Sept 2026

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   OpenMESgetopenmes.com

   A free, open-source factory-floor system for production tracking, scheduling, maintenance and traceability.

   7.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €5,000/yr
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   Carboncarbon.ms

   A manufacturing system for materials, production, quality and costs, from $40 per user monthly with a 30-day trial.

   6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $40/mo
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   Cetec ERPcetecerp.com

   A browser-based system for manufacturer finances and shop operations, from $50 per user each month.

   5.9 APIOpenFree From $50/mo
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   Global Shop Solutions ERPglobalshopsolutions.com

   A paid ERP for manufacturers; pricing is available on request.

   5.6 APIOpenFree —
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   JobBOSS²ecisolutions.com

   A paid job shop software option with web and Windows access; pricing is available on request.

   5.6 APIOpenFree —
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   MIE Trak Promie-solutions.com

   Paid shop software for tracking goods with barcodes and handling buying and customer orders.

   5.6 APIOpenFree —
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   DBA Manufacturingdbamanufacturing.com

   DBA Manufacturing is a demand-driven MRP system designed for small manufacturers.

   5.5 APIOpenFree From $105/yr
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   Infor VISUALinfor.com

   A paid Windows ERP with tools for company finances, stock levels and customer orders.

   5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    Aptean Made2Manage ERPaptean.com

    Made2Manage is an industry-specific ERP for job shops and mixed-mode discrete manufacturers.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    Visibility ERPvisibility.com

    Browser-based manufacturing software for sales through finance, available on-site or as cloud service.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    ProShop ERPproshoperp.com

    An ERP, production and quality system for precision manufacturers, with job tracking and inspections.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
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    Manufacturing Vision ERPrgmsoftware.com

    A cloud-based ERP with materials planning for manufacturers; pricing is available on request.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
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    Fulcrum ERPfulcrumpro.com

    A cloud-based ERP for manufacturing, available on the web; pricing is on request.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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    PartLinepartline.io

    Cloud software for job scheduling, shop-floor tracking, job costing and inventory; pricing is on request.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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How to choose

Which production tasks should the software cover?

Start with job scheduling and shop-floor tracking, then check for job costing and inventory management if those are part of your workflow.

Compare the listed capabilities directly; a product's category name alone does not show which production tasks it supports.

Where does the software need to run?

Check whether you need web access, self-hosted deployment, Windows, or mobile access on Android or iOS.

If you plan to connect the product to other software, check whether it has a public API.

How should I compare plans and pricing?

Check whether a free plan or free trial is available, and compare the starting price where one is listed.

Pricing can be quoted per user or as a fixed amount; some products provide pricing on request, so listed prices may not be directly comparable.

Do I need mobile access?

If staff need to check work away from a desktop, confirm that the product supports the mobile platform they use, such as Android or iOS.

Questions

What does job shop software do?

It helps manage production work, including job scheduling, shop-floor tracking, job costing and inventory management.

How do I compare job shop software?

Compare the production tasks it covers, deployment options, mobile access, API availability and pricing or trial options.

Can I get job shop software with a free plan?

Some products on the board have a free plan. Check the individual product details to confirm availability.

Can job shop software run on my own servers?

Check the deployment details for self-hosted options if you need to run the software on your own infrastructure.

Does job shop software work on phones?

Mobile access varies. Check whether the product supports Android or iOS if staff need phone access.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure