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The Top 15 Easiest To Use Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software

See the top Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence

8.7

Overall Usability Score

8.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.9

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

13%

Mid Market

67%

Enterprise

20%

PINpoint MES

8.5

Overall Usability Score

8.5

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

9.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

9.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

10%

Mid Market

43%

Enterprise

47%

Procuzy

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

9.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

10.0

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

32%

Mid Market

68%

Katana Cloud Inventory

8.2

Overall Usability Score

8.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

7.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

92%

Mid Market

MRPeasy

8.1

Overall Usability Score

8.1

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

85%

Mid Market

13%

Enterprise

First Resonance ION Factory OS

8.1

Overall Usability Score

8.1

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

9.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

24%

Mid Market

76%

L2L

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

9.0

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.9

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

Mid Market

56%

Enterprise

37%

Kinetic

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

6.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

7.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

15%

Mid Market

78%

Enterprise

Opcenter MOM

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

17%

Mid Market

46%

Enterprise

37%

#10

Tulip

7.8

Overall Usability Score

7.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.8

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

19%

Mid Market

42%

Enterprise

39%

#11

AIMSCO

7.8

Overall Usability Score

7.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

6.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.9

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

Mid Market

79%

Enterprise

13%

#12

Epsilon3

7.7

Overall Usability Score

7.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

9.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.2

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

16%

Mid Market

44%

Enterprise

41%

#13

Lineview

7.6

Overall Usability Score

7.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

8.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.2

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

13%

Mid Market

53%

Enterprise

33%

#14

SAP Digital Manufacturing

7.4

Overall Usability Score

7.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

7.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

7.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

42%

Mid Market

24%

Enterprise

33%

#15

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

7.4

Overall Usability Score

7.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.5

8.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.5

7.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

13%

Mid Market

64%

Enterprise

24%