Global Shop Solutions ERP vs Cetec ERP

Global Shop Solutions ERP8.7Visit Cetec ERP7.9Visit

Higher score Global Shop Solutions ERP #3 in Job Shop Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit site

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Cetec ERP #5 in Job Shop Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Cetec ERP

• Global Shop Solutions ERP fits best

  Shops prioritizing planning and capacity scheduling

• Cetec ERP fits best

  Smaller shops wanting broad ERP and support options

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Side by side

Feature	Global Shop Solutions ERP 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Cetec ERP 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Job Shop Software	#5 in Job Shop Software
Best for	Shops prioritizing planning and capacity scheduling	Smaller shops wanting broad ERP and support options
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$50/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Support	Phone	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features Global Shop Solutions ERP 0/5 · Cetec ERP 0/5
Job scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shop-floor tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Job costing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Inventory management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Advanced capacity, production, and multi-plant scheduling Integrated MRP, purchasing, inventory, and shop-floor collection Cloud or self-hosted deployment with SOC 2, PCI DSS, and two-factor support	MRP, demand planning, and finite or infinite production scheduling Traceability, barcode shop-floor control, and capacity modeling Cloud or self-hosted deployment with RESTful API access
Cons	Quote-based pricing requires sales contact and budget planning Phone is the listed support channel Fit is centered on small and mid-market manufacturers	Standard subscription API access is limited to 1,000 requests monthly Priority support costs $650 per month beyond the included community support No 24/7 support channel is listed
Our verdict	Global Shop Solutions ERP is an integrated manufacturing management system from Global Shop Solutions Inc., founded in 1976. It is designed for small and mid-sized discrete manufacturers that need planning, production control, inventory,… Read the review →	Cetec ERP is a web-based manufacturing ERP for small and mid-sized manufacturers and distributors. It brings quoting, engineering, purchasing, inventory, production, quality, shipping, accounting, and material requirements planning into… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Global Shop Solutions ERP — where it wins

  • Advanced capacity, production, and multi-plant scheduling
  • Integrated MRP, purchasing, inventory, and shop-floor collection
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with SOC 2, PCI DSS, and two-factor support

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing requires sales contact and budget planning
  • Phone is the listed support channel
  • Fit is centered on small and mid-market manufacturers

• Cetec ERP — where it wins

  • MRP, demand planning, and finite or infinite production scheduling
  • Traceability, barcode shop-floor control, and capacity modeling
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with RESTful API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard subscription API access is limited to 1,000 requests monthly
  • Priority support costs $650 per month beyond the included community support
  • No 24/7 support channel is listed

• Global Shop Solutions ERP8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A planning-focused ERP for small and mid-sized shops managing complex production.

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• Cetec ERP7.9/10 · Paid

  Broad manufacturing ERP coverage for smaller shops, with paid support tiers.

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