DO.Impact Core

DO.Impact Core is an open-source, self-hosted web app that brings manufacturing strategy, operations and execution into one tool. It suits a small manufacturer with someone able to handle the deployment and a need to keep data in its own environment. Its manufacturing scope is unusually broad, but local security configuration and a one-user limit make it a poor choice for a shared team system.

Overview

Core is designed for small manufacturers, particularly businesses with roughly 10 to 150 employees and $2M to $50M in revenue. Its remit spans strategy, commercial work, operations, people and execution, so it reaches beyond strategy planning into day-to-day manufacturing workflows. Objective cascading, strategy maps, initiative tracking and execution dashboards connect organizational priorities with follow-through.

Released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, Core stores data in a database, machine or private network controlled by the user. It has no accounts, subscriptions or tracking. The TitanScale Template company is preloaded, with every module populated on first launch; that gives a new user a working example to explore instead of a blank setup.

Key features

Manufacturing operations are the clearest reason to consider Core. The module covers daily management, shop-floor workflows, scheduling across a 0–12-week horizon, supply chain, SIOP, new product introduction, quality and risk. Its library of more than 250 industrial KPIs gives teams a broad starting point for operational measurement, although teams will still need to decide which measures fit their processes.

Execution includes A3, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone and DMAIC problem-solving methods, alongside a Gantt actions timeline. This combination can help teams connect structured problem analysis with action tracking. A dedicated touch-friendly /floor mode gives operators a kiosk-style way to use the app at the line, a practical addition for shop-floor workflows.

Pricing

Core is free, but its included user limit is one. The separate hosted plans show how the maker prices broader access and AI credits; they are distinct from Core's self-hosted deployment.

• Free: free, billed over 7 days. It provides one person and a sandbox workspace, with no card required, no AI assistant and no saved data. This is a short sandbox rather than a lasting working environment.
• Solo: $490 a year. It includes one seat, one workspace, 30 AI credits per month and email support. It fits an individual who wants a saved hosted workspace, but not a team that needs multiple seats.
• Team: $1,990 a year. It includes five seats, one workspace, 200 AI credits per month and priority support, making it the more suitable hosted option for a small group.
• Business: custom pricing, from 15 user seats, with multiple workspaces, advanced governance and dedicated onboarding. It is aimed at larger deployments that need governance and onboarding.

Platforms

Core is a self-hosted web app. Deployment requires Bun or Node.js 20+, the Supabase CLI with Docker, and a local or hosted Supabase project, so it is best suited to an organization able to manage that setup.

There is an important security distinction between local Core and the hosted platform. Core disables row-level security in local single-user mode, and the maker advises against exposing it publicly without an authentication proxy. The hosted platform uses encryption in transit and at rest, company-scoped row-level security, role-based access control and audit logging. The company does not currently hold SOC 2 Type II or ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The hosted platform uses Lovable Cloud for hosting, authentication and storage, Stripe for billing, and AI model providers for the optional Exec Team Room add-on.

Who it's for

Core is a strong fit for an owner or operations lead at a small manufacturer who wants strategy and shop-floor execution in one system, prefers to keep data in a private environment, and can meet the technical requirements. The preloaded sample company and wide range of manufacturing tools make it approachable to explore, while the open-source license offers access to the self-hosted edition.

It is not the right pick for a group that needs several users in the local app, or for an organization that cannot configure and secure its own deployment. The local mode's security limitation makes public exposure without an authentication proxy an especially poor fit.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Manufacturing coverage spans scheduling, supply chain, SIOP, quality, risk and shop-floor workflows, not just strategic planning.
• Pro: The 250+ KPI library, structured problem-solving methods and Gantt actions timeline support measurement and follow-through.
• Pro: User-controlled data storage and the AGPL v3.0 license suit organizations seeking a self-hosted, open-source option.
• Con: Core is limited to one user, ruling it out as a shared local team workspace.
• Con: Deployment depends on a JavaScript runtime, Docker-backed Supabase tooling and a Supabase project, adding technical overhead.
• Con: Local single-user mode disables row-level security, so it should not be exposed publicly without an authentication proxy.
• Con: The free hosted sandbox does not save data, limiting it to short-term evaluation rather than ongoing use.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of planning tools, see Strategic Planning Software.

• Cascade is worth considering when mobile access matters: it supports Android, iOS and web, and its free plan allows up to two users with basic access control.
• Perdoo is a better fit for a small team seeking strategy maps and OKR and KPI tracking in a free plan for up to five users, with meetings, Slack and Teams integration, and an AI assistant and coach.
• BSC Designer may suit users focused on scorecards: its free plan supports up to five scorecards, 36 goals and indicators per scorecard, and two users.
• StrategyBlocks is another strategy-planning option.
• Amplify is another paid option with a free trial and Android, iOS, API and web platforms.
• Planview AdaptiveWork is a paid option with Android, iOS, API and web platforms; pricing is available by contacting an account executive.
• Shibumi is an enterprise-grade SaaS option; request a demo for details.
• Corporater Operational Risk Management supports self-hosted, API and web platforms; request a demo for pricing.

Verdict

Choose DO.Impact Core if you run a small manufacturing business, want strategy and operational execution tools together, and can manage a private self-hosted deployment. Its manufacturing-specific breadth and user-controlled data are compelling strengths. Look elsewhere if multiple users need to collaborate in Core or if you cannot address its local security limitation and hosting requirements.