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DO.Impact Core vs Poka

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

DO.Impact Core

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

DO.Impact Core combines manufacturing operations and execution tools in a self-hosted, single-user app. Check the local security limitation and hosting requirements before deploying it.

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Poka brings work instructions, workforce learning, operational communication, and analytics into one connected worker platform. Organizations should request pricing and consider its stated 60-day post-termination data retrieval period.

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The facts

	DO.Impact Core	Poka
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Solo: $490 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	doimpact.app	poka.io
On shop floor management software	#1 of 38	#4 of 38

DO.Impact Core: what it does well

Includes 250+ industrial KPIs.
Offers A3, 8D, 5 Whys, fishbone and DMAIC methods.
Touch-friendly floor mode supports operators at the line.
Sample company populates modules at first launch.
Released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.

What to know first

Single-user Core deployment.
Local mode disables row-level security.
Public exposure requires an authentication proxy.
Self-hosting requires Bun or Node.js 20+ and Supabase with Docker.

Poka: what it does well

Digital instructions, checklists, and issue management
Skills management, communications, and dashboards
Connects with ERP, MES, LMS, and CMMS systems
Available on iOS, Android, and web
Open RESTful API and Data Lake

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request
Customer data retrieval ends 60 days after termination

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