Side by side
PartsBox 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.
Free plan APIWeb
PartsBox covers inventory, BOM pricing, production records, and traceability in one cloud service. The free plan is for individual personal projects; multi-user and production features are in paid plans.
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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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| PartsBox | SQLWorks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: €49 a month | Build your SQLWorks: £37 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | partsbox.com | sqlworks.co.uk |
| On bill of materials software | #15 of 52 | #46 of 52 |
PartsBox: what it does well
- Tracks stock, locations, prices, and history
- Imports BOMs from KiCad, Altium, EAGLE, or CSV
- Supports staged builds and lot traceability
- Free Maker plan available for personal projects
What to know first
- Maker plan is limited to one user
- Support is available only in English by email
- Paid plans are billed annually at listed monthly rates
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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