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Genius ERP 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.

Genius ERP

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Genius ERP brings manufacturing planning and operational functions into a cloud system with manufacturing-specific tools. Since pricing varies by deployment and business needs, a maker-provided estimate is needed to assess cost.

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SQLWorks

Paid MacWindows

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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The facts

	Genius ERP	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	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	geniuserp.com	sqlworks.co.uk
On bill of materials software	#28 of 52	#46 of 52

Genius ERP: what it does well

Connects engineering, production, inventory, purchasing, and finance.
CAD2BOM converts designs into bills of materials and RFQs.
Smart Scheduling targets custom manufacturers.
REST API connects third-party or custom software.
Web-based apps support shop-floor transactions and follow-up.

What to know first

Pricing is not published as a fixed amount.
Costs depend on shop size, users, hosting, and features.
Cloud access is provided without on-site servers.

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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