Head-to-head · Manufacturing Execution Systems
TrakSYS vs Matics
TrakSYS leads on 0 checks, Matics on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTrakSYS · 7.7/10
TrakSYS scores higher on our rubric for manufacturing execution systems: 7.7 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #12 and #16.
TrakSYS is the better fit for large plants needing governed multi-site MES. Matics is the better fit for manufacturers prioritizing real-time OEE and mobile use.
- TrakSYS fits best
Large plants needing governed multi-site MES
- Matics fits best
Manufacturers prioritizing real-time OEE and mobile use
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Side by side
| Feature | TrakSYS 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Matics 7.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Ranking | #12 in Manufacturing Execution Systems | #16 in Manufacturing Execution Systems |
| Best for | Large plants needing governed multi-site MES | Manufacturers prioritizing real-time OEE and mobile use |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $1,999/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TrakSYS 6/6 · Matics 6/6 | ||
| Work order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quality management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lot and serial traceability | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shop-floor data capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time dashboards | ✓ | ✓ |
| ERP integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | TrakSYS is a manufacturing execution system for manufacturers managing complex batch, discrete, or continuous operations. It combines production workflow and execution control with electronic work instructions, procedure version control,… Read the review → |
Matics is a cloud-based manufacturing execution and operational intelligence platform for manufacturers managing production across factories and sites. It brings together machine, sensor, ERP, operator, and tracking-device data, then… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TrakSYS — where it wins
- Covers execution, quality, traceability, scheduling, and dashboards
- Supports cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployment
- Connects with ERP, SCADA, LIMS, historians, IoT, and industrial protocols
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Annual pricing starts at $1,999 per month
- Advanced capabilities require higher-priced tiers
Matics — where it wins
- Combines live OEE, KPI dashboards, alerts, and machine data collection
- Covers quality procedures, SPC, recipes, batches, and traceability
- Connects factories, operators, ERP systems, and shop-floor devices
Where it doesn't
- Pricing depends on connected machines and requires contact with sales
- Its wide feature set may exceed the needs of OEE-only teams
- Integration may require API or file-based synchronization work
- TrakSYS7.7/10 · Paid
A broad MES for governed execution, quality, traceability, and multi-site production.
Visit TrakSYSFull verdict → - Matics7.3/10 · Pricing on request
A broad MES for manufacturers that need live OEE, quality, planning, and mobile operations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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