# FactoryFour vs SAP Manufacturing Execution Comparison | | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 14 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (75.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 7.2 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 7.6 (7 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### FactoryFour #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SAP Manufacturing Execution #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Job Shop Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FactoryFour** | 9.7/10 | 6 | | **SAP Manufacturing Execution** | N/A | N/A | #### Front-Office | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Contacts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sales** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Manufacturing | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Product Configuration** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Work orders** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Back-Office | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Purchasing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Job Shop Management | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Quality Management (QMS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A | | **SAP Manufacturing Execution** | N/A | N/A | #### Nonconformance | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Conformance Records** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **CAPA** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Quality system | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Document Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics and Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Risk Management | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Operational Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Supplier Evaluation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Inspection Management | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Standards & Regulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Permits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security & Privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Services | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Implementation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Training & Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Professional Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Manufacturing Execution System | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **FactoryFour** | N/A | N/A | | **SAP Manufacturing Execution** | N/A | N/A | #### Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dispatching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Materials Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Operations Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Performance Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Machine and equipment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Document Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collect Manufacturing Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Machine and equipment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manufacturing Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internet of Things (IoT)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System | Feature | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-execution-system) **Unique to FactoryFour (2):** [Job Shop Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-shop-management), [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | FactoryFour | SAP Manufacturing Execution | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 0% | | **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 25.0% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 75.0% | ### By Industry #### FactoryFour - **Medical Devices:** 20.0% - **Consumer Goods:** 20.0% - **Warehousing:** 10.0% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 10.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0% - **Consumer Electronics:** 10.0% - **Computer Software:** 10.0% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 10.0% #### SAP Manufacturing Execution - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 33.3% - **Wholesale:** 8.3% - **Telecommunications:** 8.3% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 8.3% - **Package/Freight Delivery:** 8.3% - **Food Production:** 8.3% - **Financial Services:** 8.3% - **Defense & Space:** 8.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to FactoryFour - [Katana Cloud Inventory](https://www.g2.com/products/katana-cloud-inventory/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (116 reviews) - [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (644 reviews) - [Greenlight Guru Quality Management System](https://www.g2.com/products/greenlight-guru-quality-management-system/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (410 reviews) - [Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (441 reviews) - 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