OpenMES vs SimpleMES
OpenMES
getopenmes.comSimpleMES
simplemes.github.ioSide by side
| Figure | OpenMES | SimpleMES |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €416.67/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 0 |
| Spec score · Manufacturing Execution Systems | 8.9 (#1) | 7.2 (#22) |
| API | OpenMES exposes a REST API, including ERP synchronization endpoints and API-token administration. | The documentation identifies some services as Stable APIs and says developers aim to retain backward compatibility while acknowledging breaking changes are possible. |
| Intended users | The documentation describes OpenMES as built for small and mid-sized manufacturers, while Enterprise addresses large-scale, multi-site, and regulated operations. | The guide describes operators, supervisors, and managers as the shop-floor users of an MES. |
| 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. | The GitHub repository lists the project under the GPL-3.0 license. |
| Product | OpenMES is a web-based, open-source Manufacturing Execution System that connects the factory floor with office operations. | SimpleMES is an open-source manufacturing execution system for controlling and tracking shop-floor work. |
| Traceability | Lot and serial-number traceability is included for production materials and units. | Assembly reports can identify components used in shipped products to help investigate product recalls. |
| 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. | SimpleMES is an open source Manufacturing Execution System designed to control and track shop floor activity. |
Plans
OpenMES
- CommunityFree
- CommunityFree
- Enterprise monthly€500 a month
- Enterprise annual€5,000 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
SimpleMES
SimpleMES has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.