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Netsuite OpenAir vs Plex Manufacturing Cloud

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Netsuite OpenAir

Software

Cloud-based professional services automation

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Plex Manufacturing Cloud

Software

Cloud-native ERP for smart manufacturers

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Netsuite OpenAir the Internet Archive's capture of NetSuite OpenAir's homepage on 12 January 2021 named eight distinct product modules and stated the product served over 1,500 customers worldwide at that time, but published no price figure, offering only a 'Free Product Tour'.; 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: Netsuite OpenAir covers Project management, Plex Manufacturing Cloud covers Manufacturing execution.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Netsuite OpenAir and Plex Manufacturing Cloud differ
AttributeNetsuite OpenAirPlex Manufacturing Cloud
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileCloud, Mobile, Web
Founded20061995

Identical on both: starting price ($500/month), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Netsuite OpenAir

  • Project management
  • Time and expense
  • Resource management
  • Financial reporting
  • Billing
  • NetSuite
  • Oracle Cloud
  • Salesforce

Only in Plex Manufacturing Cloud

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

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Role-based access
  • Compliance tools
  • Cloud support
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Netsuite OpenAir

  • Project trackingnot Plex Manufacturing Cloud
  • Resource optimizationnot Plex Manufacturing Cloud
  • Billing and profitabilitynot Plex Manufacturing Cloud
  • Capacity planningnot Plex Manufacturing Cloud

Plex Manufacturing Cloud

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

Where each one falls short

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

Netsuite OpenAir

  • The Internet Archive's capture of NetSuite OpenAir's homepage on 12 January 2021 named eight distinct product modules and stated the product served over 1,500 customers worldwide at that time, but published no price figure, offering only a 'Free Product Tour'.

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

Netsuite OpenAir

$500/month
  • Basic$500/month
    • Project tracking
    • Time tracking
    • Basic reporting
  • Advanced$1200/month
    • Full PSA
    • Resource planning
    • Advanced analytics

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 Netsuite OpenAir if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want time and expense.
Netsuite OpenAir review

Choose Plex Manufacturing Cloud if

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

Questions people ask

Is Netsuite OpenAir or Plex Manufacturing Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Netsuite OpenAir starts at $500/month 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, Netsuite OpenAir or Plex Manufacturing Cloud?
Netsuite OpenAir starts at $500/month and Plex Manufacturing Cloud at $500/month.
Does Netsuite OpenAir or Plex Manufacturing Cloud run on more platforms?
Netsuite OpenAir runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Plex Manufacturing Cloud runs on Cloud, Mobile, Web.
What is Netsuite OpenAir best used for?
Netsuite OpenAir is most often used for project tracking, resource optimization, billing and profitability, capacity planning. Of those, project tracking and resource optimization are not what Plex Manufacturing Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Netsuite OpenAir do that Plex Manufacturing Cloud cannot?
Netsuite OpenAir covers Project management, Time and expense, Resource management, Financial reporting. Plex Manufacturing Cloud covers Manufacturing execution, Supply chain visibility, Quality management, Financials. Both handle Data encryption, Role-based access, Compliance tools, Cloud support.
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