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Authentise vs BatchMaster

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Authentise

Manufacturing

Modular MES and workflow automation for additive manufacturing, with ITAR-capable deployment options

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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BatchMaster

ERP

Manufacturing execution and batch management system

From
$1250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Authentise nothing is published about price, and modular licensing means the quoted entry module rarely resembles the cost of a configuration that actually runs a production floor.; BatchMaster implementation costs high, ranging from $15,000 to $120,000, adding significant upfront investment
  • They diverge on capability: Authentise covers Additive workflow automation, BatchMaster covers Production scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Authentise and BatchMaster actually diverge.

Attributes where Authentise and BatchMaster differ
AttributeAuthentiseBatchMaster
Starting priceOn request$1250/month
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, 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 Authentise

  • Additive workflow automation
  • Machine data capture
  • Modular deployment
  • ITAR-capable hosting
  • Scheduling

Only in BatchMaster

  • Production scheduling
  • Batch management
  • Quality control
  • Compliance
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • IoT sensors
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Traceability

What people use each for

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

Authentise

  • An additive service bureau tracking jobs across a mixed fleet of printers from several vendorsnot BatchMaster
  • An aerospace supplier that needs powder batch to part traceability as qualification evidencenot BatchMaster
  • A defence programme requiring export-controlled geometry handled under ITAR-compliant hostingnot BatchMaster
  • A corporate additive team standardising build preparation and post-processing steps across sitesnot BatchMaster

BatchMaster

  • Batch productionnot Authentise
  • Quality assurancenot Authentise
  • Regulatory compliancenot Authentise
  • Product traceabilitynot Authentise

Where each one falls short

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

Authentise

  • Nothing is published about price, and modular licensing means the quoted entry module rarely resembles the cost of a configuration that actually runs a production floor.
  • It is additive-specific, so a shop with significant machining, casting or fabrication work still needs a second MES and an integration between them.
  • The ITAR-capable deployment that justifies the price is irrelevant to purely commercial shops, which then find the system expensive relative to general manufacturing software.
  • Integrating with the ERP and PLM systems that already hold part and order data is project work, and the burden falls on a small vendor rather than a large systems integrator ecosystem.
  • Company scale is modest against the industrial software incumbents, which is a real consideration for a system sitting in the traceability path of qualified aerospace parts.

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

Authentise

On request
  • Authentise Flows and MES modules$undefined/year
    • Modular licensing by function
    • Public cloud, private SaaS or ITAR-compliant deployment
    • Machine data capture and traceability

BatchMaster

$1250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the BatchMaster review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Authentise if

  • You need additive workflow automation.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want machine data capture.
Authentise review

Choose BatchMaster if

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

Questions people ask

Is Authentise or BatchMaster better?
Neither clearly leads. Authentise 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, Authentise or BatchMaster?
Authentise starts at On request and BatchMaster at $1250/month.
Does Authentise or BatchMaster run on more platforms?
Authentise runs on Web, API. BatchMaster runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is Authentise best used for?
Authentise is most often used for an additive service bureau tracking jobs across a mixed fleet of printers from several vendors, an aerospace supplier that needs powder batch to part traceability as qualification evidence, a defence programme requiring export-controlled geometry handled under itar-compliant hosting, a corporate additive team standardising build preparation and post-processing steps across sites. Of those, an additive service bureau tracking jobs across a mixed fleet of printers from several vendors and an aerospace supplier that needs powder batch to part traceability as qualification evidence are not what BatchMaster is typically brought in for.
What can Authentise do that BatchMaster cannot?
Authentise covers Additive workflow automation, Machine data capture, Modular deployment, ITAR-capable hosting. BatchMaster covers Production scheduling, Batch management, Quality control, Compliance. Both handle Traceability.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Authentise: How is Authentise priced?

It is not published. Licensing is modular and quoted annually, with integration and onboarding priced separately.

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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Authentise: Can it handle ITAR-controlled work?

Yes. It offers ITAR-compliant deployment alongside public cloud and private SaaS, which is a primary reason defence suppliers choose it.

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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Authentise: Does it work with printers from more than one manufacturer?

Yes. It is designed for mixed fleets and captures machine data across vendors, which single-vendor software will not do.

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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Authentise: Is it a full MES for a general machine shop?

No. It is built around additive workflows; subtractive-heavy shops need a general MES as well.

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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