OpenMES

Spec sheet

What it does

OpenMES is a web-based manufacturing execution system that records factory-floor production data and connects shop-floor activity with office operations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Product

OpenMES is a web-based, open-source Manufacturing Execution System that connects the factory floor with office operations.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Intended users

The documentation describes OpenMES as built for small and mid-sized manufacturers, while Enterprise addresses large-scale, multi-site, and regulated operations.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Deployment

OpenMES can be self-hosted; Enterprise deployments are offered on-premise or in cloud, with Docker or Kubernetes options described.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

API

OpenMES exposes a REST API, including ERP synchronization endpoints and API-token administration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Integrations

Machine connectivity supports MQTT, Modbus and OPC UA protocols.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Support

Community users can use documentation, existing issues, and discussions for free support; Enterprise includes a named support engineer with guaranteed SLA response times.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The repository describes the core as AGPL-3.0 and modules as AFL-3.0, and says commercial licenses are available for certain use cases.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Headquarters

The seller address is ul. Irzykowskiego 3/40, 42-200 Częstochowa, Poland.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Access controls

The documentation lists role-based access control and two-factor login in settings.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

API documentation

The documentation includes REST API examples using bearer tokens and JSON work-order requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Cloud status

The cloud version page says the hosted subscription platform is being explored and invites users to sign up for early access.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Company legal name

The Enterprise terms identify the seller as NICE CODE spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Company size

LinkedIn lists OpenMES as a 2–10 employee partnership in manufacturing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Desktop and mobile distribution

The project publishes Windows, macOS and Linux desktop installers plus an Android APK that connects to an OpenMES server.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Documentation depth

The official guide covers dashboards, alerts, planning, work orders, traceability, inventory, reports, HR structure, maintenance, connectivity, packaging, administration and installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Enterprise-only capabilities

Enterprise adds advanced reports, organizational structure, workforce tools, inspection workflows, advanced warehouse functions, and advanced BOM visualization.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

ERP integrations

Listed integration modules cover Tally, Odoo, SAP Business One, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP S/4HANA, Comarch ERP Optima and enova365.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Extensibility

Community and core-team modules can be installed separately from the main application, including ZIP-installed modules.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Inventory

Warehouse and inventory tools support barcode and RFID workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Latest release

The official changelog identifies v0.26.0 dated 13 October 2026 as the current release.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Licence

The core is distributed under GNU AGPL-3.0; modules use AFL-3.0 and commercial licensing is offered for some use cases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Limit: beta support scope

The security policy states that OpenMES is in beta and that releases older than the latest 0.x version are unsupported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Limit: enterprise licensing dependency

Enterprise subscriptions require one installation per subscription and periodic connectivity to licenses.getopenmes.com for key activation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Limit: missing extension point

An open issue requests an extension point allowing modules to display a banner above the application chrome.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Limit: offline synchronization

The PWA documentation says iOS Safari has limited background-sync support and synchronizes when the app is opened.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Limit: unresolved permissions work

Open GitHub issues include requests to clarify admin-tab access and read-only permissions for roles.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Machine connectivity

The product connects to IoT and SCADA equipment using OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Maintenance

Maintenance scheduling and maintenance events are documented as application capabilities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Mobile access

The repository documents installing the progressive web app on iOS and Android tablets, with offline work and automatic sync.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Operator interface

Operators get a touch-oriented view for selecting lines, viewing queues and reporting batch results.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Packaging

The packaging module supports barcode scanning, pallet tracking, EAN codes, shipping and shift handover.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Praise: open-source positioning

LinkedIn describes OpenMES as free and open-source software intended to streamline production and improve visibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Production features

The core includes real-time production monitoring, automatic OEE calculation, drag-and-drop Gantt scheduling, work orders, maintenance, and analytics.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Production monitoring

The system provides real-time production monitoring and calculates OEE automatically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

PWA support

The PWA guide documents offline mode, background sync and installation on browsers, while noting limited automatic background sync on iOS Safari.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Quality control

Inline quality functions include statistical process control charts, inspections and issue tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Release capability

v0.25.0 added serialized units, component genealogy, tester-log import and runtime module frontends.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Scheduling

A drag-and-drop Gantt planner schedules production work.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Security and telemetry

The repository says daily usage reporting is enabled by default, excludes entered production and personal data, and can be disabled in settings or with OPENMES_TELEMETRY=false.Read 5 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security configuration

The security guidance recommends production mode, APP_DEBUG=false, generated APP_KEY, HTTPS, non-default database credentials and regular dependency audits.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security policy

Only the latest 0.x release is supported for security fixes, and vulnerabilities should be reported privately by email rather than in public issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Self-hosting

Users can deploy OpenMES on their own infrastructure with Docker Compose, a browser installer or a bundled release ZIP.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supervisor interface

Supervisors get dashboards with key numbers, output trends, worker speed and open issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

System requirements

The implementation runbook lists a minimum of 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM and 20 GB SSD, with Linux Docker Engine or Windows/macOS Docker Desktop.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.laiyagushi.com

Telemetry

From v0.24.1, anonymous usage reporting is enabled by default and can be disabled through settings or OPENMES_TELEMETRY=false.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com

Traceability

Lot and serial-number traceability is included for production materials and units.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Traceability and quality

OpenMES supports LOT and serial-number traceability, inline quality control with SPC charts, and audit trails.Read 5 Oct 2026 · getopenmes.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Manufacturing Execution Systems#1 of 328.9
• Job Shop Software#2 of 148.8