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MRPeasy vs Plex Manufacturing Cloud

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MRPeasy

Software

Affordable cloud MRP for small manufacturers

From
Free
Rated
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Plex Manufacturing Cloud

Software

Cloud-native ERP for smart manufacturers

From
$500/month
Rated
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The short version

  • Only MRPeasy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MRPeasy per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors; Plex Manufacturing Cloud the Internet Archive's capture of Plex Systems' homepage on 24 December 2019 named two distinct products, Plex Manufacturing Cloud and Plex Classic, sold only via 'Product Demo' with no price figure published.
  • They diverge on capability: MRPeasy covers Production planning, Plex Manufacturing Cloud covers Manufacturing execution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MRPeasy and Plex Manufacturing Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where MRPeasy and Plex Manufacturing Cloud differ
AttributeMRPeasyPlex Manufacturing Cloud
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidCloud, Mobile, Web
Founded20141995

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 MRPeasy

  • Production planning
  • Inventory management
  • Purchasing
  • CRM
  • Quality control
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Shopify

Only in Plex Manufacturing Cloud

  • Manufacturing execution
  • Supply chain visibility
  • Quality management
  • Financials
  • Inventory
  • IoT sensors
  • Industry 4.0 devices
  • Mobile applications

Both cover

  • Role-based access
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MRPeasy

  • Small manufacturingnot Plex Manufacturing Cloud
  • Job shop productionnot Plex Manufacturing Cloud
  • Assembly operationsnot Plex Manufacturing Cloud

Plex Manufacturing Cloud

  • Smart factory transformationnot MRPeasy
  • Real-time production monitoringnot MRPeasy
  • Supply chain transparencynot MRPeasy
  • Industry 4.0 implementationnot MRPeasy

Where each one falls short

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

MRPeasy

  • Per-user pricing model becomes expensive as team size grows, unlike unlimited-user competitors
  • Complex calculations and unintuitive logic in some features requiring user training and clarification
  • Per-user pricing for API access limited to highest tier ($149/month)
  • Struggles to meet complex workflow needs for advanced planning and scheduling

Plex Manufacturing Cloud

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Plex Systems' homepage on 24 December 2019 named two distinct products, Plex Manufacturing Cloud and Plex Classic, sold only via 'Product Demo' with no price figure published.

Pricing, plan by plan

MRPeasy

Free
  • Starter$49/month
    • BOM management
    • Lot traceability
    • Production planning
  • Professional$69/month

Plex Manufacturing Cloud

$500/month
  • Standard$500/month
    • Core manufacturing
    • Financials
    • Inventory
  • Enterprise$1500/month
    • Advanced modules
    • IoT integration
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose MRPeasy if

  • You need production planning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.

Choose Plex Manufacturing Cloud if

  • You need manufacturing execution.
  • You work on Cloud, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want supply chain visibility.

Questions people ask

Is MRPeasy or Plex Manufacturing Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. MRPeasy starts at Free and Plex Manufacturing Cloud at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MRPeasy or Plex Manufacturing Cloud?
MRPeasy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MRPeasy and $500/month for Plex Manufacturing Cloud.
Does MRPeasy or Plex Manufacturing Cloud run on more platforms?
MRPeasy runs on Web, iOS, Android. Plex Manufacturing Cloud runs on Cloud, Mobile, Web.
Can I use MRPeasy for free?
Yes. MRPeasy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Plex Manufacturing Cloud starts at $500/month.
What is MRPeasy best used for?
MRPeasy is most often used for small manufacturing, job shop production, assembly operations. Of those, small manufacturing and job shop production are not what Plex Manufacturing Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can MRPeasy do that Plex Manufacturing Cloud cannot?
MRPeasy covers Production planning, Inventory management, Purchasing, CRM. Plex Manufacturing Cloud covers Manufacturing execution, Supply chain visibility, Quality management, Financials. Both handle Role-based access, Cloud support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MRPeasy: What is MRPeasy's pricing model?

MRPeasy offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter at $49/user/month, Professional at $69/user/month, Enterprise at $99/user/month, and Unlimited at $149/user/month. Pricing is per-user, so costs scale with team size.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy offer a free trial?

Yes, MRPeasy provides a 30-day free trial with no contracts or hidden fees, allowing users to test all features before committing to a paid plan.

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MRPeasy: What integrations does MRPeasy support?

MRPeasy integrates with 16 third-party tools including Shopify, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Google Drive, OneDrive, Zapier, Magento, WooCommerce, and others for accounting, ecommerce, and storage.

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MRPeasy: Does MRPeasy have mobile app support?

Yes, MRPeasy offers mobile apps for iOS and Android with shop-floor capabilities for real-time job tracking and production order rescheduling. Changes made offline sync automatically when reconnected.

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