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3YOURMIND vs BatchMaster

3YOURMIND logo

3YOURMIND

Manufacturing

Order management and MES for additive manufacturing, with digital part inventories

From
On request
Rated
-
BatchMaster logo

BatchMaster

ERP

Manufacturing execution and batch management system

From
$1250/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 3YOURMIND no pricing is published, and the suite is modular, so the quoted figure depends on which of the three product lines you take; the widely repeated 10,000 euro figure comes from third-party directories, not the vendor.; BatchMaster implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • They diverge on capability: 3YOURMIND covers Part identification, BatchMaster covers Production scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 3YOURMIND and BatchMaster actually diverge.

Attributes where 3YOURMIND and BatchMaster differ
Attribute3YOURMINDBatchMaster
Starting priceOn request$1250/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Cloud, On-premise, APICloud, On-premise, Web
CategoryManufacturingERP
FoundedUnknown1983

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 3YOURMIND

  • Part identification
  • Digital inventory
  • Order management
  • Automated quoting
  • Agile MES
  • Quality tracking
  • Distributed manufacturing
  • Machine connectivity

Only in BatchMaster

  • Production scheduling
  • Batch management
  • Quality control
  • Traceability
  • Compliance
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • IoT sensors

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

3YOURMIND

  • A navy or defence logistics organisation setting up distributed on-demand manufacturing for spares at forward sitesnot BatchMaster
  • An energy operator screening a legacy spare parts catalogue to find which items are cheaper printed on demand than stockednot BatchMaster
  • An additive service bureau automating quoting and order intake so engineers stop pricing jobs by handnot BatchMaster
  • A manufacturer scheduling mixed jobs across several printer technologies with traceable quality records per partnot BatchMaster

BatchMaster

  • Batch productionnot 3YOURMIND
  • Quality assurancenot 3YOURMIND
  • Regulatory compliancenot 3YOURMIND
  • Product traceabilitynot 3YOURMIND

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

3YOURMIND

  • No pricing is published, and the suite is modular, so the quoted figure depends on which of the three product lines you take; the widely repeated 10,000 euro figure comes from third-party directories, not the vendor.
  • The part identification module only produces useful output if ERP master data and consumption history are clean, and organisations with poor material master data spend the first phase on data quality rather than printing.
  • It is enterprise-scale software aimed at fleets and networks; a shop with a handful of machines gets more from a printer vendor own job management at no extra cost.
  • Machine integration depth varies by manufacturer, so a mixed fleet including smaller or newer OEMs often needs manual steps that undermine the automated scheduling case.
  • The company is a mid-sized independent in a sector that has consolidated heavily, and buyers making a multi-year distributed manufacturing commitment are exposed to that if ownership changes.

BatchMaster

  • Implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • Per-user licensing model can increase total cost of ownership for organizations with many users accessing the system
  • Smaller user community compared to tier-1 ERP systems may limit support resources and third-party integrations
  • Mobile app capabilities are optional add-ons that increase overall deployment cost

Pricing, plan by plan

3YOURMIND

On request
  • 3YOURMIND Suite$undefined/year
    • Modular: Agile PLM, Agile ERP and Agile MES licensed separately
    • Cloud or on-premise deployment
    • Annual subscription quoted by module and scale

BatchMaster

$1250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the BatchMaster review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 3YOURMIND if

  • You need part identification.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, On-premise, API.
  • You also want digital inventory.

Choose BatchMaster if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want batch management.

Questions people ask

Is 3YOURMIND or BatchMaster better?
Neither clearly leads. 3YOURMIND starts at On request and BatchMaster at $1250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3YOURMIND or BatchMaster?
3YOURMIND starts at On request and BatchMaster at $1250/month.
Does 3YOURMIND or BatchMaster run on more platforms?
3YOURMIND runs on Web, Cloud, On-premise, API. BatchMaster runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is 3YOURMIND best used for?
3YOURMIND is most often used for a navy or defence logistics organisation setting up distributed on-demand manufacturing for spares at forward sites, an energy operator screening a legacy spare parts catalogue to find which items are cheaper printed on demand than stocked, an additive service bureau automating quoting and order intake so engineers stop pricing jobs by hand, a manufacturer scheduling mixed jobs across several printer technologies with traceable quality records per part. Of those, a navy or defence logistics organisation setting up distributed on-demand manufacturing for spares at forward sites and an energy operator screening a legacy spare parts catalogue to find which items are cheaper printed on demand than stocked are not what BatchMaster is typically brought in for.
What can 3YOURMIND do that BatchMaster cannot?
3YOURMIND covers Part identification, Digital inventory, Order management, Automated quoting. BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Batch management, Quality control, Traceability.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

3YOURMIND: What does 3YOURMIND cost?

The vendor publishes nothing. Expect an annual subscription quoted per module, plus integration work. Third-party listings cite roughly 10,000 euro a year as an entry point, which should be treated as unverified.

BatchMaster: What industries does BatchMaster ERP serve?

BatchMaster ERP serves manufacturers across 20+ industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, nutraceuticals, paint and coatings, and others in more than 80 countries.

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3YOURMIND: Is it a slicer?

No. It sits above build preparation, handling part selection, orders, scheduling and traceability, and integrates with preparation tools such as Netfabb and Magics.

BatchMaster: How much does BatchMaster cost?

BatchMaster pricing typically starts around $1,250 per month for cloud subscriptions, with costs ranging from $70-150 per user per month on subscription. Implementation costs range from $15,000 to $120,000, with essential modules like quality management commanding higher prices.

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3YOURMIND: Who actually uses it?

Large asset operators and service bureaus. Public references include US Navy distributed manufacturing and energy sector digital inventory programmes.

BatchMaster: What integrations does BatchMaster support?

BatchMaster integrates with QuickBooks, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage 50/100/200/300, Xero, and Tally. It also offers an API for custom integrations.

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3YOURMIND: Can it run on-premise?

Yes. On-premise deployment is offered, which matters for defence and critical infrastructure customers.

BatchMaster: What are BatchMaster's key modules?

BatchMaster provides modular applications covering formulation, production, inventory, quality, compliance, planning, and scheduling. Optional modules include mobile and warehouse management capabilities.

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BatchMaster: Does BatchMaster support batch tracking and traceability?

Yes, BatchMaster includes batch tracking and traceability features essential for regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage, supporting product recall management and regulatory compliance.

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