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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Featured Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software At A Glance

Best for Mid-Market:
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
Best for Enterprise:
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
Highest User Satisfaction:
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
Best Free Software:
Epsilon3
Epsilon3
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Best for Enterprise:
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
Highest User Satisfaction:
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
Best Free Software:
Epsilon3
Epsilon3

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Katana Cloud Inventory
(105)4.4 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Manufacturing Execution System software
Entry Level Price:Free
  • 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
    • 9% 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
    44
    Customer Support
    29
    Inventory Management
    22
    Integrations
    20
    Helpful
    17
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    25
    Missing Features
    21
    Lack of Features
    19
    Feature Deficiency
    15
    Data Management
    13
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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: 8.7
    9.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.9
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Katana
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Tallinn, Harju
    Twitter
    @Katana_MRP
    853 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    105 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
  • 9% 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
44
Customer Support
29
Inventory Management
22
Integrations
20
Helpful
17
Cons
Limited Functionality
25
Missing Features
21
Lack of Features
19
Feature Deficiency
15
Data Management
13
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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: 8.7
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.9
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Katana
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Tallinn, Harju
Twitter
@Katana_MRP
853 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
105 employees on LinkedIn®
SAP Digital Manufacturing
(38)4.2 out of 5
15th 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.

    SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) is a cloud-native Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platform that acts as the control layer for the smart factory. It seamlessly connects shop-floor equipment an

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 39% Small-Business
    • 32% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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    • SAP Digital Manufacturing 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
    Manufacturing Integration
    13
    Real-time Monitoring
    13
    Ease of Use
    6
    Improvement
    5
    Integrations
    5
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    11
    Complex Implementation
    7
    Confusing Interface
    7
    Expensive
    6
    Training Difficulties
    6
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    7.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    7.8
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.0
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    SAP
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1972
    HQ Location
    Walldorf
    Twitter
    @SAP
    297,319 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    138,451 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM) is a cloud-native Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platform that acts as the control layer for the smart factory. It seamlessly connects shop-floor equipment an

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 39% Small-Business
  • 32% Enterprise
SAP Digital Manufacturing 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
Manufacturing Integration
13
Real-time Monitoring
13
Ease of Use
6
Improvement
5
Integrations
5
Cons
Learning Curve
11
Complex Implementation
7
Confusing Interface
7
Expensive
6
Training Difficulties
6
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SAP Digital Manufacturing features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
7.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.0
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
SAP
Company Website
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Walldorf
Twitter
@SAP
297,319 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
138,451 employees on LinkedIn®
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AMFG
(74)4.5 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
    • 91% Small-Business
    • 9% 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
    14
    Workflow Efficiency
    14
    Centralization Management
    13
    Efficiency
    9
    Manufacturing Integration
    9
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    14
    Limited Customization
    8
    Inefficient Workflow
    6
    Slow Performance
    6
    Complex Implementation
    5
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    9.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    8.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.8
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    AMFG
    Year Founded
    1996
    HQ Location
    Glasgow, Scotland
    Twitter
    @amfg_ai
    662 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
  • 91% Small-Business
  • 9% 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
14
Workflow Efficiency
14
Centralization Management
13
Efficiency
9
Manufacturing Integration
9
Cons
Learning Curve
14
Limited Customization
8
Inefficient Workflow
6
Slow Performance
6
Complex Implementation
5
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AMFG features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.8
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
AMFG
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Twitter
@amfg_ai
662 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15 employees on LinkedIn®
Kinetic
(569)3.9 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
9th 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
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    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.
    • Kinetic is a cloud-based software designed for manufacturing companies, offering features such as inventory management, financial data tracking, and user customization.
    • Users like Kinetic's user-friendly interface, its ability to easily locate financial data, the extensive tools and modules it offers, and its customization features that allow for personalization and flexibility.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with the software's high learning curve, lack of offline mode, difficulty in finding data, and the need for constant updates and bug fixes.
  • 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
    47
    Customization
    28
    Customizability
    27
    Customization Flexibility
    27
    Features
    27
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    26
    Not User-Friendly
    22
    Learning Difficulty
    19
    Missing Features
    19
    Navigation Difficulty
    19
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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: 8.7
    6.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    7.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    7.5
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.4
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    Seller
    Epicor
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1972
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @Epicor
    9,329 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6,251 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
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
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.
  • Kinetic is a cloud-based software designed for manufacturing companies, offering features such as inventory management, financial data tracking, and user customization.
  • Users like Kinetic's user-friendly interface, its ability to easily locate financial data, the extensive tools and modules it offers, and its customization features that allow for personalization and flexibility.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with the software's high learning curve, lack of offline mode, difficulty in finding data, and the need for constant updates and bug fixes.
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
47
Customization
28
Customizability
27
Customization Flexibility
27
Features
27
Cons
Learning Curve
26
Not User-Friendly
22
Learning Difficulty
19
Missing Features
19
Navigation Difficulty
19
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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: 8.7
6.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
7.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
7.5
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Epicor
Company Website
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@Epicor
9,329 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6,251 employees on LinkedIn®
MRPeasy
(50)4.6 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Manufacturing Execution System software
Entry Level Price:$49.00
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    • 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
    • Director
    Industries
    • Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 82% Small-Business
    • 14% 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
    15
    Inventory Management
    11
    Customer Support
    9
    Customer Service
    8
    Efficiency
    7
    Cons
    Missing Features
    7
    Feature Deficiency
    4
    Limited Functionality
    4
    Learning Curve
    3
    Navigation Difficulty
    3
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    • MRPeasy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    8.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.5
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.4
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    MRPeasy
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Bristol, England
    Twitter
    @mrpeasy
    618 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    35 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
  • Director
Industries
  • Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 82% Small-Business
  • 14% 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
15
Inventory Management
11
Customer Support
9
Customer Service
8
Efficiency
7
Cons
Missing Features
7
Feature Deficiency
4
Limited Functionality
4
Learning Curve
3
Navigation Difficulty
3
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MRPeasy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.5
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
MRPeasy
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Bristol, England
Twitter
@mrpeasy
618 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
35 employees on LinkedIn®
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence
(141)4.5 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
1st Easiest To Use in Manufacturing Execution System software
  • Overview
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    • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence (Mx) is an AI-driven digital manufacturing platform made to help life sciences manufacturers eliminate millions of errors and deliver products to the market 70%

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Medical Devices
    Market Segment
    • 67% Mid-Market
    • 20% 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
    39
    Error Reduction
    18
    Improvement
    16
    Features
    15
    Customer Support
    13
    Cons
    Limited Functionality
    18
    Complex Usability
    8
    Rigidity
    8
    Software Bugs
    7
    Training Difficulties
    7
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    • MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.0
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.7
    8.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.9
    8.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.3
    Ease of Admin
    Average: 8.4
  • Seller Details
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    Seller
    MasterControl
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Twitter
    @MCMasterControl
    6,287 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    782 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence (Mx) is an AI-driven digital manufacturing platform made to help life sciences manufacturers eliminate millions of errors and deliver products to the market 70%

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Medical Devices
Market Segment
  • 67% Mid-Market
  • 20% 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
39
Error Reduction
18
Improvement
16
Features
15
Customer Support
13
Cons
Limited Functionality
18
Complex Usability
8
Rigidity
8
Software Bugs
7
Training Difficulties
7
View All Pros and Cons
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.7
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.9
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.3
Ease of Admin
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
MasterControl
Company Website
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Twitter
@MCMasterControl
6,287 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
782 employees on LinkedIn®
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