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ECI M1 vs SQLWorks
Both stand on bill of materials software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Manufacturers coordinating financial, inventory, order, and production planning across sites or entities should consider ECI M1. Its breadth of listed planning tools is the main reason to look at it. Organizations that need a free plan or upfront pricing should look elsewhere.
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SQLWorks brings production planning, finance, CRM, and inventory into one desktop platform. Its HMRC connection, permissions, backup, and customization options should be weighed against the paid per-user model.
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| ECI M1 | SQLWorks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Build your SQLWorks: £37 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | ECI M1 | Not published |
| Website | ecisolutions.com | sqlworks.co.uk |
| On bill of materials software | #25 of 52 | #46 of 52 |
ECI M1: what it does well
- Covers finance, inventory, order, and manufacturing management.
- Supports multi-level bills of materials and purchase planning.
- Includes production scheduling and capacity planning.
- Supports multi-site planning and multiple entities.
- Cloud deployment.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing is available only on request.
SQLWorks: what it does well
- Combines manufacturing and accounting
- MRP forecasts component requirements
- HMRC API supports VAT submissions
- Group permissions override individual settings
- Cloud backup and audit trail
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Costs £37 per user per month
- Desktop deployment on macOS and Windows
- Integration work goes through the development team
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