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SQLWorks vs TurboPLM
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.
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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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
TurboPLM combines revision control, change management, traceability and access controls for physical-product work. Teams can use its limited hosted free plan, pay $10 a month for Pro, or self-host the open-source software.
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| SQLWorks | TurboPLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Build your SQLWorks: £37 a month | Pro: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sqlworks.co.uk | turboplm.com |
| On bill of materials software | #46 of 52 | #16 of 52 |
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
TurboPLM: what it does well
- Released revisions are immutable and enforced server-side
- Tracks serial and lot genealogy
- Supports multiple CAD formats in its browser viewer
- Open source under GNU AGPL v3
What to know first
- Free hosted plan is limited to one member
- Free hosted plan is limited to 100 parts
- No free trial
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