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MRPeasy vs TradeGecko

MRPeasy logo

MRPeasy

Software

Affordable cloud MRP for small manufacturers

From
Free
Rated
-
TradeGecko logo

TradeGecko

Software

Complete inventory and order management platform

From
On request
Rated
-

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; TradeGecko the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce
  • They diverge on capability: MRPeasy covers Production planning, TradeGecko covers Order management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MRPeasy and TradeGecko actually diverge.

Attributes where MRPeasy and TradeGecko differ
AttributeMRPeasyTradeGecko
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile app, Cloud-based
Founded20142012

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
  • Purchasing
  • CRM
  • Quality control
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • WooCommerce
  • BigCommerce

Only in TradeGecko

  • Order management
  • Purchase order automation
  • Supplier management
  • Multi-location support
  • Analytics dashboard
  • API integration
  • Mobile app support
  • Cloud-based support

Both cover

  • Inventory management
  • Shopify
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MRPeasy

  • Small manufacturingnot TradeGecko
  • Job shop productionnot TradeGecko
  • Assembly operationsnot TradeGecko

TradeGecko

  • Wholesale managementnot MRPeasy
  • Distribution operationsnot MRPeasy
  • Multichannel sellingnot MRPeasy
  • B2B commercenot 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

TradeGecko

  • The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 2019 listed a Lite plan at $79 per month billed annually (or $99 billed monthly) including 2 users, 1 sales channel integration, and 300 sales orders per month, with additional users at $50 per user per month, additional sales channels at $50 per channel per month, and additional orders at $10 per package of 100; a lower tier included 150 sales orders per month with overage at $20 per package of 100 orders; TradeGecko was later acquired and its cloud service was shut down in 2020 with customers migrated to Intuit's QuickBooks Commerce

Pricing, plan by plan

MRPeasy

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

TradeGecko

On request
  • Essentials$99/month
    • Basic inventory
    • 5 users
    • Standard support
  • Professional$249/month
    • Advanced features
    • 15 users
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Full features
    • 25 users
    • Dedicated support

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 purchasing.

Choose TradeGecko if

  • You need order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
  • You also want purchase order automation.

Questions people ask

Is MRPeasy or TradeGecko better?
Neither clearly leads. MRPeasy starts at Free and TradeGecko at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MRPeasy or TradeGecko?
MRPeasy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MRPeasy and On request for TradeGecko.
Does MRPeasy or TradeGecko run on more platforms?
MRPeasy runs on Web, iOS, Android. TradeGecko runs on Web, Mobile app, Cloud-based.
Can I use MRPeasy for free?
Yes. MRPeasy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TradeGecko starts at On request.
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 TradeGecko is typically brought in for.
What can MRPeasy do that TradeGecko cannot?
MRPeasy covers Production planning, Purchasing, CRM, Quality control. TradeGecko covers Order management, Purchase order automation, Supplier management, Multi-location support. Both handle Inventory management, Shopify, 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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