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Best Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software for Small Business

Nathan Calabrese
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Researched and written by Nathan Calabrese

Products classified in the overall Manufacturing Execution System category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Manufacturing Execution System to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Manufacturing Execution System category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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Katana Cloud Inventory
(66)4.4 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Manufacturing Execution System software
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $359.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Katana Cloud Inventory gives you a centralized view of your inventory to maintain optimal stock levels across all your locations and efficiently track products available for sale. Easily manage incomi

    Users
    • Managing Director
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Consumer Goods
    Market Segment
    • 89% Small-Business
    • 11% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Katana Cloud Inventory Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    14
    Customer Support
    11
    Integrations
    9
    Easy Integrations
    7
    Features
    7
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    9
    Lack of Features
    7
    Missing Features
    6
    Data Management
    5
    Feature Deficiency
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Katana Cloud Inventory features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.6
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Katana
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Tallinn, Harju
    Twitter
    @Katana_MRP
    864 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    126 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Katana Cloud Inventory gives you a centralized view of your inventory to maintain optimal stock levels across all your locations and efficiently track products available for sale. Easily manage incomi

Users
  • Managing Director
Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods
Market Segment
  • 89% Small-Business
  • 11% Mid-Market
Katana Cloud Inventory Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
14
Customer Support
11
Integrations
9
Easy Integrations
7
Features
7
Cons
Limited Functionality
9
Lack of Features
7
Missing Features
6
Data Management
5
Feature Deficiency
5
Katana Cloud Inventory features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.6
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Katana
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Tallinn, Harju
Twitter
@Katana_MRP
864 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
126 employees on LinkedIn®
MRPeasy
(43)4.5 out of 5
3rd Easiest To Use in Manufacturing Execution System software
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Entry Level Price:$49.00
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    MRPeasy is a cloud-based AI-powered, user-friendly ERP/MRP software for small manufacturers and distributors (10-200 employees). The software is purpose-built to provide small and medium-sized busi

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 81% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • MRPeasy Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    23
    Inventory Management
    16
    Customer Support
    12
    User-Friendly
    12
    Intuitive
    10
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    11
    Missing Features
    11
    Learning Curve
    7
    Difficult Customization
    6
    Limited Customization
    6
  • User Satisfaction
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    • MRPeasy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.6
    8.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    8.8
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.7
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    MRPeasy
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Bristol, England
    Twitter
    @mrpeasy
    616 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    30 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MRPeasy is a cloud-based AI-powered, user-friendly ERP/MRP software for small manufacturers and distributors (10-200 employees). The software is purpose-built to provide small and medium-sized busi

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 81% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
MRPeasy Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
23
Inventory Management
16
Customer Support
12
User-Friendly
12
Intuitive
10
Cons
Limited Functionality
11
Missing Features
11
Learning Curve
7
Difficult Customization
6
Limited Customization
6
MRPeasy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.6
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.7
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
MRPeasy
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Bristol, England
Twitter
@mrpeasy
616 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
30 employees on LinkedIn®

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Kinetic
(570)3.9 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
4th Easiest To Use in Manufacturing Execution System software
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Epicor Kinetic is a global, cloud-focused cognitive ERP solution built for manufacturers, driving profitability through real-time insights, people-centric AI, and seamless collaboration. Positioned at

    Users
    • Controller
    • IT Manager
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Machinery
    Market Segment
    • 78% Mid-Market
    • 15% Small-Business
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Epicor Kinetic is a cloud-based software designed for manufacturing companies, offering features such as financial data location, user interface improvements, and personalization features.
    • Reviewers appreciate the software's user-friendly nature, its ability to easily locate financial data, the constant updates and upgrades, and the power of all its solutions working together.
    • Reviewers mentioned issues with the finance part not responding to the needs of particular countries, a high learning curve, numerous bugs due to its newness, and difficulties in navigating the system.
  • Pros and Cons
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    • Kinetic Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    85
    Customization
    49
    Customizability
    47
    Customization Flexibility
    47
    Customization Options
    45
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    39
    Missing Features
    31
    Not User-Friendly
    29
    Learning Difficulty
    28
    Slow Performance
    26
  • User Satisfaction
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    • Kinetic features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.6
    6.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    7.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.5
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Epicor
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1972
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @Epicor
    9,423 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    5,947 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Epicor Kinetic is a global, cloud-focused cognitive ERP solution built for manufacturers, driving profitability through real-time insights, people-centric AI, and seamless collaboration. Positioned at

Users
  • Controller
  • IT Manager
Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Machinery
Market Segment
  • 78% Mid-Market
  • 15% Small-Business
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Epicor Kinetic is a cloud-based software designed for manufacturing companies, offering features such as financial data location, user interface improvements, and personalization features.
  • Reviewers appreciate the software's user-friendly nature, its ability to easily locate financial data, the constant updates and upgrades, and the power of all its solutions working together.
  • Reviewers mentioned issues with the finance part not responding to the needs of particular countries, a high learning curve, numerous bugs due to its newness, and difficulties in navigating the system.
Kinetic Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
85
Customization
49
Customizability
47
Customization Flexibility
47
Customization Options
45
Cons
Learning Curve
39
Missing Features
31
Not User-Friendly
29
Learning Difficulty
28
Slow Performance
26
Kinetic features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.6
6.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
7.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.5
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Epicor
Company Website
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@Epicor
9,423 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
5,947 employees on LinkedIn®
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
(121)4.5 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
1st Easiest To Use in Manufacturing Execution System software
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    MasterControl’s Manufacturing Excellence solution is revolutionizing quality manufacturing for life sciences organizations by providing a rapid, flexible, scalable, production record (EBR/eDHR). Wi

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Medical Devices
    Market Segment
    • 65% Mid-Market
    • 21% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    19
    Improvement
    10
    Error Reduction
    8
    Customer Support
    7
    Easy Implementation
    7
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    8
    Training Difficulties
    5
    Complex Implementation
    4
    Poor Reporting
    3
    Software Bugs
    3
  • User Satisfaction
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    • MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.6
    8.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    8.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    MasterControl
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Twitter
    @MCMasterControl
    6,351 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    797 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MasterControl’s Manufacturing Excellence solution is revolutionizing quality manufacturing for life sciences organizations by providing a rapid, flexible, scalable, production record (EBR/eDHR). Wi

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Medical Devices
Market Segment
  • 65% Mid-Market
  • 21% Enterprise
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
19
Improvement
10
Error Reduction
8
Customer Support
7
Easy Implementation
7
Cons
Limited Functionality
8
Training Difficulties
5
Complex Implementation
4
Poor Reporting
3
Software Bugs
3
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.6
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
8.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
MasterControl
Company Website
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Twitter
@MCMasterControl
6,351 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
797 employees on LinkedIn®
AMFG
(45)4.3 out of 5
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    With our award-winning MES boasting machine connectivity and cutting-edge software integrations, we enable businesses to transform their operations, streamlining processes across organizations and sup

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 98% Small-Business
    • 2% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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    • AMFG Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Automation
    12
    Features
    11
    Centralization Management
    10
    Scheduling Efficiency
    10
    Ease of Use
    9
    Cons
    Software Bugs
    9
    Learning Curve
    8
    Training Difficulties
    8
    Complex Setup
    5
    Expensive
    5
  • User Satisfaction
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    • AMFG features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.6
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
    8.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.5
    7.5
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    AMFG
    Year Founded
    1996
    HQ Location
    Glasgow, Scotland
    Twitter
    @amfg_ai
    664 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

With our award-winning MES boasting machine connectivity and cutting-edge software integrations, we enable businesses to transform their operations, streamlining processes across organizations and sup

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 98% Small-Business
  • 2% Mid-Market
AMFG Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Automation
12
Features
11
Centralization Management
10
Scheduling Efficiency
10
Ease of Use
9
Cons
Software Bugs
9
Learning Curve
8
Training Difficulties
8
Complex Setup
5
Expensive
5
AMFG features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.6
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
8.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.5
7.5
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
AMFG
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Twitter
@amfg_ai
664 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15 employees on LinkedIn®
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