Head-to-head · MRP Software
DELMIAWorks vs Sage X3
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDELMIAWorks · 9.0/10
DELMIAWorks scores higher on our rubric for mrp software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
DELMIAWorks is the better fit for manufacturers needing MES plus MRP. Sage X3 is the better fit for international mid-market manufacturers.
- DELMIAWorks fits best
Manufacturers needing MES plus MRP
- Sage X3 fits best
International mid-market manufacturers
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Side by side
| Feature | DELMIAWorks 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Sage X3 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in MRP Software | #6 in MRP Software |
| Best for | Manufacturers needing MES plus MRP | International mid-market manufacturers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DELMIAWorks 0/5 · Sage X3 0/5 | ||
| Finite-capacity scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Shop-floor data capture | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Lot/serial traceability | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Demand forecasting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Multi-site support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Manufacturers looking to coordinate planning with shop-floor execution can consider DELMIAWorks, a manufacturing ERP and MES platform from Dassault Systèmes. It is aimed at small and midsize manufacturers, with support for discrete… Read the review → |
Sage X3 is an ERP platform for midsized and larger product-centric organisations, with particular relevance for manufacturing, distribution, chemicals, food and beverage, and services. It brings together financial management, accounting,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DELMIAWorks — where it wins
- Combines material requirements planning with production scheduling and MES
- Connects shop-floor monitoring, quality, inventory and financial management
- Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment and SOLIDWORKS/PDM integration
Where it doesn't
- Custom pricing depends on modules, users, locations and contract duration
- Its broad ERP and MES scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking only MRP
- AI features are noted, but their specific capabilities are not described
Sage X3 — where it wins
- Production planning, bills of materials, work orders, and shop-floor control
- Multi-company, multi-country, multi-currency, and multi-legislation support
- Lot and batch traceability with quality and recall controls
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through a sales process
- Its broad ERP scope may exceed single-function requirements
- The primary documented deployment model is cloud
- DELMIAWorks9.0/10 · Pricing on request
An integrated manufacturing ERP that pairs MRP with MES, scheduling, quality and shop-floor monitoring.
Visit DELMIAWorksFull verdict → - Sage X38.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad ERP for manufacturers that need multi-country control and traceability.
Visit Sage X3Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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