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# Compare M1 ERP vs Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

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> Detailed comparison between M1 ERP and Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | M1 ERP | Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform |
| **Overall rating** | 3.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 103 | 15 |
| **Starting Price** | US$5,000.00 | US$3,000.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### M1 ERP

Make-to-Order, Make-to-Stock, Engineer-to-Order, Discrete, Assemble-to-Order

### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

Automotive, Aerospace, Food/Beverage, Industrial, Metal forming, and General Manufacturing and Contract Manufacturing

## Key features

### M1 ERP

- API
- Accounting
- Activity Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Customer Database
- Distribution Management
- Document Management
- Equipment Management
- HR Management
- MES
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Real-Time Data
- Scheduling
- Shop Floor Management
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Quality Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Traceability

### Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform

- API
- Accounting
- Activity Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Customer Database
- Distribution Management
- Document Management
- Equipment Management
- HR Management
- MES
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Real-Time Data
- Scheduling
- Shop Floor Management
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Quality Control
- Supply Chain Management
- Traceability

## Links

- [View M1 ERP Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/6988/m1)
- [View Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/81953/the-plex-manufacturing-cloud)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/6988/81953/m1/vs/the-plex-manufacturing-cloud)

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