VKS vs Vorne XL
VKS
vksapp.comVorne XL
vorne.comSide by side
| Figure | VKS | Vorne XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Shop Floor Management Software | 6.9 (#14) | 7.7 (#7) |
| Founded | 2012 | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Châteauguay, Quebec, Canada | Itasca, Illinois, USA |
| Integrations | VKS says it connects with ERP, BI, CMMS, QMS, LMS and MES software through a connector between its API and third-party applications. | Vorne says XL is designed to work with almost any PLC, MES, ERP, or reporting system through its API or third-party integration partners. |
| Support | VKS lists technical and customer support as available 24/7 and provides separate sales support hours. | Vorne provides technical support for installation, configuration, and use by phone, email, and scheduled web meetings. |
Plans
Vorne XL
- XL810-1 Productivity Appliance$4,490, paid once
- XL HD+ Productivity Appliance$4,690, paid once
- XL Touch Productivity Appliance$4,990, paid once
In their own words
Vorne XL
Vorne XL is a bolt-on device that provides automated manufacturing data to operators, engineers, and managers. Setup uses one or two sensor inputs and a network connection, without software installation or PLC code changes. Built-in reporting and analytics cover OEE, downtime, cycle time, counts, and production timelines; XL also supports loss analysis, real-time monitoring, and quality tracking. The device is designed to connect with PLC, MES, ERP, and reporting systems through its REST-based API or third-party integration partners. The API is available on devices running software version 2.0 or later, and Vorne recommends an experienced developer for API integration. XL Display Viewer can show live information from multiple networked devices on a desktop, monitor, or television without programming. Listed models cost $4,490 as a one-time purchase for XL810-1, $4,690, paid once for XL HD+, and $4,990, paid once for XL Touch. Vorne says there are no recurring costs. A free 90-day trial is available for qualified manufacturing applications.