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Head-to-head · Manufacturing Execution Systems

Plex MES vs FactoryLogix

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Plex MES #2 in Manufacturing Execution Systems 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Plex MES
FactoryLogix #11 in Manufacturing Execution Systems 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Aegis Software

Plex MES leads on 0 checks, FactoryLogix on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePlex MES · 9.2/10

Plex MES scores higher on our rubric for manufacturing execution systems: 9.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.

On deployment, FactoryLogix gives you Hybrid where Plex MES offers Cloud.

Plex MES is the better fit for cloud-first manufacturers needing mobile workflows. FactoryLogix is the better fit for aerospace and complex discrete manufacturing.

  • Plex MES fits best

    Cloud-first manufacturers needing mobile workflows

  • FactoryLogix fits best

    Aerospace and complex discrete manufacturing

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Side by side

Feature Plex MES 9.2/10 Visit ↗ FactoryLogix 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.8
Ranking #2 in Manufacturing Execution Systems #11 in Manufacturing Execution Systems
Best for Cloud-first manufacturers needing mobile workflows Aerospace and complex discrete manufacturing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Plex MES 6/6 · FactoryLogix 6/6
Work order management ✓ ✓
Quality management ✓ ✓
Lot and serial traceability ✓ ✓
Shop-floor data capture ✓ ✓
Real-time dashboards ✓ ✓
ERP integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Finite scheduling covers jobs, work centers, and resource availability
  • Closed-loop quality connects control plans with production workflows
  • Mobile support covers production, inventory, scanning, and shop-floor work
  • Guided execution combines process validation with revision control.
  • Forward and reverse traceability covers serial numbers and material lots.
  • ERP, PLM, machine, and shop-floor connectivity support connected operations.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales for an annual subscription
  • Cloud deployment is the documented model rather than on-premises deployment
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking one narrow MES function
  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process.
  • Its broad manufacturing scope may exceed simpler shop-floor needs.
  • FactoryLogix is proprietary rather than open source.
Our verdict

Plex MES is a cloud-based manufacturing execution system from Rockwell Automation for discrete and process manufacturers. It brings production management, finite scheduling, operator control panels, closed-loop quality management,…

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FactoryLogix is Aegis Software’s manufacturing execution platform for discrete manufacturers, with a strong fit for aerospace and other complex production environments. It connects engineering, production, quality, materials, equipment,…

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  1. Plex MESManufacturing Execution Systems 9.2Pricing on request
  2. FactoryLogixManufacturing Execution Systems 7.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Plex MES — where it wins

    • Finite scheduling covers jobs, work centers, and resource availability
    • Closed-loop quality connects control plans with production workflows
    • Mobile support covers production, inventory, scanning, and shop-floor work

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales for an annual subscription
    • Cloud deployment is the documented model rather than on-premises deployment
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of manufacturers seeking one narrow MES function

  • FactoryLogix — where it wins

    • Guided execution combines process validation with revision control.
    • Forward and reverse traceability covers serial numbers and material lots.
    • ERP, PLM, machine, and shop-floor connectivity support connected operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process.
    • Its broad manufacturing scope may exceed simpler shop-floor needs.
    • FactoryLogix is proprietary rather than open source.
  • Plex MES9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad cloud MES for manufacturers that need connected production, quality, inventory, and mobile workflows.

    Visit Plex MESFull verdict →
  • FactoryLogix7.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature MES for guided execution, traceability, quality, and connected operations.

    Visit Aegis SoftwareFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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