Global Shop Solutions ERP vs ProShop ERP

Global Shop Solutions ERP8.7Visit ProShop ERP7.8Visit

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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ProShop ERP #6 in Job Shop Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ProShop ERP

• Global Shop Solutions ERP fits best

  Shops prioritizing planning and capacity scheduling

• ProShop ERP fits best

  Machine shops needing finite-capacity planning and quality

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Side by side

Feature	Global Shop Solutions ERP 8.7/10 Visit ↗	ProShop ERP 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.8
Ranking	#3 in Job Shop Software	#6 in Job Shop Software
Best for	Shops prioritizing planning and capacity scheduling	Machine shops needing finite-capacity planning and quality
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Self-hosted
Support	Phone	Live chat, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Global Shop Solutions ERP 0/5 · ProShop 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	Carries estimates, BOMs, and raw-stock details into production handoff Links scheduling to work-cell plans and finite capacity Combines digital travelers with inspections, traceability, and audit logs
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	Pricing requires a customized proposal rather than a published plan Its manufacturing scope may exceed the needs of shops seeking a narrow tool Deployment requires choosing between cloud and local-server hosting
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 →	ProShop ERP brings ERP, manufacturing execution, and quality management together for precision machine shops and other manufacturers. Its workflows span estimating, bills of materials, work orders, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, job… 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

• ProShop ERP — where it wins

  • Carries estimates, BOMs, and raw-stock details into production handoff
  • Links scheduling to work-cell plans and finite capacity
  • Combines digital travelers with inspections, traceability, and audit logs

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a customized proposal rather than a published plan
  • Its manufacturing scope may exceed the needs of shops seeking a narrow tool
  • Deployment requires choosing between cloud and local-server hosting

• 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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• ProShop ERP7.8/10 · Pricing on request

  Connects quoting, capacity planning, production, inventory, and quality in one system.

  Visit ProShop ERPFull verdict →