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TrakSYS vs Visibility

TrakSYS logo

TrakSYS

Manufacturing

Manufacturing execution and plant performance platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Visibility logo

Visibility

ERP

Supply chain and manufacturing execution software

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: TrakSYS configuration is the implementation, so deployment is a project measured in months and needs a partner or trained staff; Visibility no price, licensing model, minimum or contract term is published on the site; buyers are directed to a sales email and phone number
  • They diverge on capability: TrakSYS covers Real-time production tracking, Visibility covers Supply chain visibility.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TrakSYS and Visibility actually diverge.

Attributes where TrakSYS and Visibility differ
AttributeTrakSYSVisibility
Starting priceOn request$1000/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWindows, Web, Self-hostedCloud, On-premise, Web
CategoryManufacturingERP
FoundedUnknown1989

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 TrakSYS

  • Real-time production tracking
  • OEE and downtime analysis
  • Configurable workflows
  • Quality management
  • Equipment connectivity

Only in Visibility

  • Supply chain visibility
  • Manufacturing execution
  • Production planning
  • Analytics
  • ERP systems
  • REST APIs
  • EDI
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Reporting

What people use each for

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

TrakSYS

  • Plants whose processes do not fit a packaged MESnot Visibility
  • Attributing downtime to cause rather than reporting an aggregatenot Visibility
  • Regulated production needing enforced in-process quality checksnot Visibility

Visibility

  • ERP for engineer to order and make to order manufacturersnot TrakSYS
  • Job shop production planning and costingnot TrakSYS
  • Manufacturing operations in aerospace and defence, fabricated metals and medical devicesnot TrakSYS

Where each one falls short

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

TrakSYS

  • Configuration is the implementation, so deployment is a project measured in months and needs a partner or trained staff
  • Quote-only pricing with no published rates
  • Flexibility means two TrakSYS installations can look nothing alike, which makes hiring for it harder
  • Considerable overkill for a small plant tracking output in a spreadsheet

Visibility

  • No price, licensing model, minimum or contract term is published on the site; buyers are directed to a sales email and phone number
  • The vendor states an implementation of 4 to 6 months, so the product is not usable immediately after purchase
  • The product targets make to order, engineer to order and job shop manufacturers rather than general business use

Pricing, plan by plan

TrakSYS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TrakSYS review.

Visibility

$1000/month
  • Standard$1000/month
    • Supply chain visibility
    • MES
    • Basic analytics
  • Premium$2000/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom reports
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose TrakSYS if

  • You need real-time production tracking.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want oee and downtime analysis.
TrakSYS review

Choose Visibility if

  • You need supply chain visibility.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
  • You also want manufacturing execution.
Visibility review

Questions people ask

Is TrakSYS or Visibility better?
Neither clearly leads. TrakSYS starts at On request and Visibility at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TrakSYS or Visibility?
TrakSYS starts at On request and Visibility at $1000/month.
Does TrakSYS or Visibility run on more platforms?
TrakSYS runs on Windows, Web, Self-hosted. Visibility runs on Cloud, On-premise, Web.
What is TrakSYS best used for?
TrakSYS is most often used for plants whose processes do not fit a packaged mes, attributing downtime to cause rather than reporting an aggregate, regulated production needing enforced in-process quality checks. Of those, plants whose processes do not fit a packaged mes and attributing downtime to cause rather than reporting an aggregate are not what Visibility is typically brought in for.
What can TrakSYS do that Visibility cannot?
TrakSYS covers Real-time production tracking, OEE and downtime analysis, Configurable workflows, Quality management. Visibility covers Supply chain visibility, Manufacturing execution, Production planning, Analytics. Both handle Reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TrakSYS: What does TrakSYS cost?

Quoted per site and not published; implementation is normally a substantial part of the total.

Visibility: Does Visibility publish pricing on their website?

No, Visibility does not disclose subscription costs or pricing tiers on their website. Interested parties must contact sales directly.

Source
TrakSYS: Is it a product or a platform?

A platform. Screens and workflows are configured for the plant, which is why it fits unusual processes and why deployment is a project.

Visibility: How do I get a Visibility quote?

Visibility directs interested parties to contact sales at [email protected] or (978) 269-6500, or to request a demo through their website.

Source
TrakSYS: When is it the wrong choice?

When a packaged MES fits your process, or when the plant is small enough that the configuration effort outweighs the gain.

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