BX-1 Scheduler
BX-1 Scheduler: A focused machine-queue scheduler with due-date planning and capability-aware assignment. Ranked #23 of 30 in Manufacturing Scheduling Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for low-cost machine-queue scheduling.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forLow-cost machine-queue scheduling
- Free planNo
- Paid from$15/user/mo
- Scheduling modeFinite_capacity
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Finite-capacity scheduling across machines and time
- Work-order integration with whole-order or per-step scheduling
- Capability-aware assignment with live BX-M machine status
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Core licenses are billed annually and require five users
- The Scheduler is included in BX-1 Core, not sold separately
Our verdict on BX-1 Scheduler
BX-1 Scheduler is a production scheduling module within the BX-1 Core manufacturing platform. It is designed for manufacturing operations and production leads who need to turn routing data into machine queues, coordinate work across the shop floor, and plan production against finite machine capacity. Its focus is practical scheduling: due-date-driven planning, drag-and-drop changes across machines and time, and visibility into the sequence of work orders.
Pricing is split between Core user access and optional BX modules. BX-1 Core costs $65 per user per month for a Core user, billed annually, with a five-user minimum; the Scheduler is included with full platform access. Limited users cost $15 per user per month, billed annually, and are intended for shop floor and warehouse staff. Additional monthly modules include BX-Q: Quality, BX-M: Machine shop, and BX-R: Rentals at $899 per month each, BX-F: Field Scheduler at $649 per month, and BX-E: E-commerce at $499 per month. BX-T: Time clock is listed without a price. This structure suits teams that want scheduling within a broader manufacturing platform, but it is less suitable for buyers seeking a standalone scheduler or a free entry plan.
The scheduling feature set covers work-order-integrated machine queues, a unified timeline for orders, purchase orders, and production, backlog sequence flags, and scheduling either by whole work order or individual step. Capability-aware machine assignment helps align work with machine requirements, while live BX-M machine status adds current machine-state information to planning. BX-1 Scheduler is available on the web and through an API. Choose it when machine capacity, due dates, and shop-floor queue visibility are the main priorities; consider another option if your primary requirement is a narrower scheduling tool outside the BX-1 Core platform.
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BX-1 Scheduler fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $15/user/mo |
| Scheduling mode | Finite_capacity |
| Machine capacity planning | Yes |
| Labor capacity planning | Not verified |
| Material constraints | Not verified |
| Multi-site scheduling | Not verified |
| Scenario planning | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | bx1systems.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to BX-1 Scheduler
- PlanetTogether APSA strong fit for complex, multi-site scheduling with capacity and constraint planning.9.4
- MangoGem APS OptimizerA deep scheduling system for manufacturers balancing complex, multi-site constraints.9.3
- SyncManufacturingA real-time scheduling system for manufacturers balancing machines, labor, materials, and priorities.9.2
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