Compare MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence and PINpoint MES 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (67.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
Star Rating
(141)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (67.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MasterControl Manufacturing ExcellencePINpoint MES
Star Rating
(51)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to PINpoint MES. Users appreciate the seamless transition to digital records, highlighting the platform's ability to save time and streamline processes.
- Users say that while PINpoint MES offers user-friendly configuration and programming, MasterControl's community support and connectedness among users create a more collaborative environment. This connection is often cited as a key benefit, enhancing the overall user experience.
- According to verified reviews, MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence has a robust implementation process, with users noting that the onboarding is straightforward and efficient. In contrast, while PINpoint MES is also praised for its ease of setup, it lacks the same level of comprehensive support during the transition.
- Reviewers mention that MasterControl's quality control features are highly rated, with users specifically noting the effectiveness of its document control capabilities. Meanwhile, PINpoint MES shines in areas like machine integration and data capture, making it a strong choice for users focused on operational efficiency.
- Users highlight that MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence provides a solid framework for managing manufacturing processes, but some find it challenging to customize for specific workflows. On the other hand, PINpoint MES is noted for its flexibility in integrating with PLCs, which can be a significant advantage for certain manufacturing environments.
- According to recent feedback, both products have their strengths in support quality, but PINpoint MES receives higher marks for customer service responsiveness. Users appreciate the helpfulness of support staff, which can be crucial during critical integration phases.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
No pricing availablePINpoint MES
No pricing availableFree Trial
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
No trial information availablePINpoint MES
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
124
9.3
41
Ease of Use
8.7
126
9.2
41
Ease of Setup
8.1
94
8.8
29
Ease of Admin
8.3
78
9.3
30
Quality of Support
8.7
120
9.5
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
80
9.6
30
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
122
10.0
44
Features by Category
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Manufacturing Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
6.6
40
8.3
11
6.8
38
9.1
11
8.1
37
9.5
11
Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
6.9
37
8.7
10
8.9
38
9.8
11
8.6
38
9.7
11
Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
8.1
38
8.8
11
7.1
35
9.1
11
8.7
40
9.4
11
8.5
38
9.5
11
Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
7.1
35
9.1
11
7.4
36
9.2
11
6.8
33
8.7
10
Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
5.6
29
Feature Not Available
6.9
31
Feature Not Available
6.4
29
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System
5.2
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence and PINpoint MES are categorized as Manufacturing Execution System
Unique Categories
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence is categorized as Manufacturing Intelligence
PINpoint MES has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PINpoint MES
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Pharmaceuticals
31.4%
Medical Devices
22.9%
Biotechnology
20.7%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Hospital & Health Care
2.1%
Other
15.0%
Automotive
34.0%
Manufacturing
22.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
18.0%
Construction
14.0%
Machinery
4.0%
Other
8.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence has no discussions with answers
What is PINpoint V5 MES used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from PINpoint MES
PINpoint is a groundbreaking, no-code solution designed specifically for discrete manufacturers to effortlessly identify and eliminate inefficiencies,...Read more
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