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1factory vs GatesFlow QMS

Both stand on document control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

1factory

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

1factory brings inspection, supplier quality, and QMS functions together for manufacturing operations. Its minimum annual commitment and plan-specific minimum quantities are important considerations when choosing a package.

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GatesFlow QMS

Free plan APIiPhoneWeb

GatesFlow QMS brings manufacturing quality records, audits and corrective actions into one cloud service. Its free account offers an entry point, while paid plans begin at $20/mo and add capacity and modules.

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The facts

1factoryGatesFlow QMS
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNoNo
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, WebAPI, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planQuality Management System: $20 a monthPaid plans starting at: $20 a month
Plans published84
MakerNot publishedNot published
Website1factory.comgatesflow.com
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1factory: what it does well

  • Quality Control includes inspection plans and gage calibration.
  • Supplier tools include qualification, scorecards, and corrective actions.
  • QMS includes document control and approval workflows.
  • APIs exchange ERP or PLM data and inspection results.

What to know first

  • All plans require a minimum one-year subscription.
  • Plans are billed annually at the start of the term.
  • Standard plans have minimum supplier or user quantities.

GatesFlow QMS: what it does well

  • Free account has no trial clock or credit card requirement.
  • FMEA includes automated RPN calculations and action tracking.
  • PPAP workflows track 18 elements.
  • Quality records can link to product specifications and drawings.
  • Lists ERP sync with Plex, SAP, Oracle and NetSuite.

What to know first

  • Paid plans start at $20/mo.
  • Free plan has generous usage limits, not unlimited usage.
  • Cloud deployment only; listed platforms are web and API.

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